Numerous green and blue slopes, secure areas, latest generation ski lifts and special beginners’ packages, the areas present in this classification offer ideal conditions for first ski descents in complete serenity, before becoming totally addicted to the pleasures of skiing.

It’s gone for atop 7 of the best special beginner stations !

#1 Megève (Haute-Savoie): a resort conducive to learning

Renowned throughout the world for the quality of its slopes, Megève is not only a paradise for thrill seekers.

The resort also gives pride of place to beginners. The domain offers no less than 106 easy trails (43 green slopes and 63 blue slopes).

In addition to its gentle descents, Megève also has numerous facilities for beginners sliding, in particular:

• Areas dedicated to learning with gentle and wide slopes, perfect for learning to turn, brake, manage your speed, etc. ;
• Play areas equipped with games and modules;
• Adapted ski lifts (roller ski lifts and covered treadmills);
• Secure areas.

Here, everything is done to allow you to experience your first sensations in complete tranquility. The station even offers a special beginner pricing.

#2 La Plagne (Savoie): special pink signage for beginners

In the Savoie department, the station The beach has set up a pink signage special for beginners.

These protected areas offer gentle slopes and learning modules designed to (re)gain confidence on skis, before hitting the area’s slopes.

Tours are also recommended to enjoy the pleasures of skiing in complete peace of mind.

On the piste side, La Plagne has many quiet descents, with 9 green slopes and 77 blue slopes. The CoolSki package allows you to take advantage of the beginner areas for €35/day.

#3 Courchevel (Savoie): an advantageous mini pass package

The largest ski area in the world is not reserved for expert skiers in the field.

In the 3 valleys of Courchevel ski area, everyone has their place, starting with beginners.

Proof of this is: easy green and blue slopes represent 50% of the area !

A specific plan has even been established to go from one to the other without taking off your shoes, using only beginner routes.

The station also offers numerous devices for amateur skiersdont :

• 12 free lifts to start skiing without the pressure of making your pass profitable;
• Themed fun trails: Inuit trail, Yepa Canyon, Family Park, Yeti Park;
• Protected sliding areas.

The “Mini pass” package offered at €35.50/day allows access to these beginner areas as well as the green and blue slopes of the area.

#4 Alpe d’Huez (Isère): to progress at your own pace

In the department of Isère, theAlpe d’Huez allows you to learn skiing at your own pace.

The dedicated spaces and the progressiveness of the area offer a secure environment, very appreciated by beginners.

Alpe d’Huez offers in particular:

• Two spaces dedicated to learning at the foot of the slopes.
• Three completely free ski lifts to access beginner areas;
• Fun areas ideal for families;
• A snowpark with courses and learning modules.

Of the 111 slopes in the resort, 65 are accessible to apprentice skiers (34 green slopes and 31 blue slopes). THE beginner package is offered at €29/day.

#5 Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie): a new beginner area and adapted packages

Return to Haute-Savoie with the Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc resort which occupies fifth place among the best resorts for learning the pleasures of skiing.

Here, everything is done to encourage good learning to ski, with prices combined ski lessons and passoffered to children and adults alike.

In addition to its 111 green and blue slopesthe resort recently inaugurated a new progressive ski area at Mont-d’Arbois offering covered carpet, adapted ski lift and gentle slopes.

Three “mini-domain” packages are also offered:

• Saint-Nicolas micro package (€18.50/day single rate): access to the Chef-Lieu chairlift, the Beginner and Plateau ski lifts;
• Saint-Gervais micro package (€18.50/day single rate): access to the Saint-Gervais-Bettex gondola, the Bettex and École ski lifts;
• Bettex package (€38/day adult rate, €34/day child rate): access to the Saint-Gervais-Bettex gondola, the Bettex, École, Venaz ski lifts and the Monts-Rosset chairlift.

#6 Les 2 Alpes (Isère): new facilities for apprentice skiers

Try learning to ski on the slopes of highest French domain ? See you in Les 2 Alpes! This year, the area has made beginner skiers a priority.

Creation of a new green trail in the Vallée Blanche sector popular with beginners, redevelopment of three spaces for novices with gentle slopes and the latest generation of ski lifts that are easy to understand, installation of conveyor belts, everything has been done to appeal to apprentice skiers.

The opening of a new green path brings the number of green paths to 14, to which are added 44 blue slopes.

Enough to have fun to gain comfort, before joining the red and black slopes.

#7 Serre Chevalier (Hautes-Alpes): 55% of slopes for beginner skiers

The Serre Chevalier ski area is home to “Discoveries” spaces accessible to children and adults alike on each of the sites: chantemerle, Briançon, Monêtier and Villeneuve.

These areas are designed for taking your very first steps in skiing. If you have already skied, but still lack confidence on the blades, head to the “Small Estates” on the areas of:

• Briançon (2 green slopes, 3 blue slopes);
• Chantemerle (7 green slopes, 5 blue slopes);
• Villeneuve (5 green slopes, 11 blue slopes);
• Monêtier (6 blue slopes).

In total, more than half of the area allows you to learn skiing.

Two types of passes are offered: 3-hour pass and/or day pass depending on the sector. Ideal to start!

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Updated by Quentin on:27/01/2024

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