Planning your first ski holiday can feel like a lot. Where to go, where to stay, what to book, and what even is après-ski? Don’t worry, that’s exactly what we’re here for. Our friendly Ski Specialists are passionate skiers and snowboarders who love talking all things snow, so you can ask us anything, no matter how small.

The easiest way to get started with beginner ski holidays is with one of our packages, which include regional flights to selected French resorts, transfers and accommodation. You can choose from self-catered apartments, catered chalets or hotels in top snow-sure resorts, and we can organise everything else too, from lift passes and ski hire to lessons, so it’s all sorted before you arrive.

If you’re a first-time or novice skier, we know it can feel daunting, but we also know exactly how to set you up for success and help you avoid those early tumbles! From picking the right resort to making sure you’ve got somewhere comfortable to rest tired legs, we’ll take care of the details so you can focus on the experience. Before you know it, you’ll be skiing like a pro, and whenever you need a hand, we’re just a call or click away.

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Secure Your Lessons Now - All-Inclusive First Turn Packages

Our First Turn packages are designed to give complete beginners the best possible start on the mountain. We work with carefully selected ski schools known for their high standards of teaching, friendly approach and experience with beginners and families. All instructors are fully qualified, English-speaking and skilled at building confidence from day one, with children’s lessons often including end-of-week medals to add a fun sense of achievement to the week. Your chalet team is also on hand to help with directions and getting to lesson meeting points, so everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

We choose resorts with excellent beginner terrain, giving you the ideal environment to learn at your own pace and make steady progress. Each package includes a local area lift pass, beginner ski and boot hire, helmets and 5 or 6 days of morning lessons. Call us to book your complete beginner ski package now. 

*Please note, packages may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met, and peak dates such as Christmas, New Year and February half term are available on request and subject to availability.

Beginner Ski Holidays - Top Accommodation Picks

Our beginner-friendly accommodation is carefully selected in resorts with plenty of gentle slopes, ideal for finding your ski legs, and with easy access to ski schools and local amenities. These resorts include Alpe d'Huez, La Plagne and Les Arcs but if you're still unsure our Ski Specialists can help guide you to the right resort for your skill level. 

Our Favourite Resorts for a Beginner Ski Holiday

• La Plagne - Offers some lovely cruisy blues to perfect yours moves on. As well as ski-in/ski-out accommodation in Belle-Plagne, so you don't have too far to go to the nursery slopes or the ski school meeting point.
• Les Arcs - Ideal for first-time skiers, Les Arcs offers easy access to the slopes and excellent nursery areas that are perfect for building confidence from day one. The ski schools here are known for their high standards and supportive teaching style,
• Alpe d'Huez - This resort offers easy-to-reach nursery slopes and some outstanding green and blue runs to play on. This ski resort also holds the record for the highest number of sunny days per season so there's less chance of having to contend with adverse weather and white outs.

Read more about the best ski resorts for beginners.