If it’s your first time picking up the skis, gentle slopes and friendly ski schools will become your best friend. Choosing the right location can be daunting for beginners, so here's a couple of options to get you started.

Learn to ski in a relaxed environment in Andorra. Both affordable and full of beginner slopes, you’ll find a variety of ski schools and easy terrain perfect to practice on. Fly into Toulouse and you’ll be in close reach of some great resorts. Arinsal has 47 km of easy blue runs and reputable ski schools to join.

Soldeu is one of the most picturesque places to learn how to ski, with 78 green and blue runs as well as dedicated nursery runs. It was also the host ski resort for the 2019 Alpine Ski World Cup Finals, so why not start in expert territory! When you want a break from the slopes, there are plenty of bars and restaurants serving all different delicious cuisines.

For those that feel confident, but aren’t ready to tackle the black slopes just yet, there are many great resorts where you can find a good level in-between.

Jet off to Sofia to visit some of Bulgaria's best ski resorts. Part of the Pirin Mountain range, Bankso is a lively ski resort, known for having some of the best snow conditions in the country. Split into two main zones, the lower zone (Chalin Valog) is great for intermediates. But if you’re ready for your next challenge, the upper zone (Shiligarnika) boasts a mixture of red and black runs.

Originally developed for exclusive use by Bulgarian royalty, Borovets has stunning mountain peaks, plenty of exhilarating runs, and a lively apres scene. With many challenging slopes, it’s perfect for intermediate skiers. And there are lots of highly experienced and friendly instructors ready to help take your skills to the next level.

If skiing comes as naturally as walking to you, you’ll want a bit more of a challenge. Here are some of the most adrenaline-fueled slopes in the French and Swiss Alps, to give you the thrill of a lifetime.

Buckle up your boots, it’s time to explore one of Europe’s most challenging ski resorts. Jet off to Geneva to the beautiful town of Verbier. Located in the Four Valleys, there’s a vast 410 km long area to tackle, with 103 km of that devoted to challenging black pistes. Thrill seekers should head to the Chassoure Gondola to find ‘Tortin’, the hardest marked itinerary run.

Sitting on the border between Switzerland and France you’ll find Avoriaz, the only 100% pedestrian resort where all residences have ski-in/ski-out access. Head to the Hauts Forts sector for tonnes of off-piste variants, ginormous moguls, and a steep elevation of 2466m.

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