Alpe d’Huez Ski Resort, France

Alpe d’Huez is not a purpose-built resort, but so great are the additions to this traditional village that it has all the convenience of one. Enjoy extensive leisure facilities, good childcare, lively nightlife and superb skiing for everyone. With more than 50 restaurants, the Alpe d’Huez ski resort offers excellent cuisine and wines. This wealth of amenities is the reason why families, groups and non-skiers choose ski holidays in Alpe d’Huez. Alpe d’Huez skiing is perfect for beginners, wide gentle slopes running underneath the Gondola (which are often protected for beginners only), and the local ski schools have an unrivalled reputation in giving novices the best possible start. The lift system is also one of the best in the Alps, with queues rarely a problem.

Courchevel, France

Choosing a skiing holiday in Courchevel will ensure that you are skiing in one of the most extensive and impressive ski areas in the world: Out of  “The Three Valleys” Courchevel is quite simply the crème de la crème of resorts. It was one of the first purpose built ski resorts in France, the benefits of this is that there is a high number of ski in and out accommodation to stay in during your ski holiday. It offers the most varied terrain from long gentle blues and greens, perfect for beginners, and offers superb skiing both above and below the tree line The lift system is also very modern, fast and efficient. There are abundant ski schools offering classes in 8 languages for every standard and discipline including snowboarding.