Skiing may look difficult but it is in fact very easy to learn and after a few ski lessons, you can build up your confidence on nursery slopes, also called green slopes or runs until you feel ready to try the next stage blue slopes. All ski resorts offer ski lessons for beginners either individually or in group classes and usually in your own language. We can prebook ski lessons or you can arrange direct at your resort on arrival. Prices vary from resort to resort and number in the group, but once you venture out on your own, you will immediately see what everyone is raving about as skiing and snowboarding on snow covered mountains gives a fantastic sense of exhiliration and freedom.

Slopes marked in red and black are the most difficult but don´t worry as the slopes are marked with the colour of their difficulty. See our Piste Maps for a detailed plan of the slopes in each resort. Despite the international colour coding of slopes, Ski Eagles recommend the blue, red and black slopes in Italy and Spain as the easiest, whilst ski resorts in France offer an extensive choice of ski instruction and practice slopes. Similarly, snowboarding is becoming increasingly popular with young people, very easy to pick up after a few initial falls, and all the resorts we have selected have snowboarding parks or recommended slopes for snowboarders.

Lessons are not compulsory so if you feel confident enough, or are going with more experienced skiers willing to give you a hand, push off on the nursery slopes yourself. All the equipment you need is available to hire direct in your resort including hiring ski boots.

For very young beginners, see our selection for Families.

Here we have packaged a few deals in ski resorts for beginners but also including mixed ability. All our packages include accommodation and lift pass but lessons can be added to your package if you wish.