Ski resorts for beginners in the Ikon Pass area of validity

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Ikon Pass area of validity - beginner ski resorts Ikon Pass

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Ski resorts for beginners in the Ikon Pass area of validity – Beginners KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
Ski resorts for beginners in the Ikon Pass area of validity – Beginners Carezza Ski resorts for beginners in the Ikon Pass area of validity – Beginners Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena Ski resorts for beginners in the Ikon Pass area of validity – Beginners Big Sky Resort Ski resorts for beginners in the Ikon Pass area of validity – Beginners Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley

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Beginner-friendly ski resorts Ikon Pass

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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
Beginners can use 10 practice facilities in the valley free of charge. Here, complimentary conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner102 km(54 %)
  Overall: 188 km
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1. Carezza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Carezza
At the Karer Pass, beginners will find a wonderful beginner ski area with several platter lifts and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner19 km(48 %)
  Overall: 40 km
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1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Beginners can ski from the Idalp (Ischgl) to the Alp Trida (Samnaun) on easy slopes. There are also… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner47 km(20 %)
  Overall: 239 km
Details
1. Big Sky Resort
North America USA Montana
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Big Sky Resort
The Big Sky Resort ski area is perfect for beginners. At the base stations Mountain Village, Madison… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner53 km(21 %)
  Overall: 250 km
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1. Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley
North America USA Idaho
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Dollar Mountain – Sun Valley
The Dollar Mountain ski area in Sun Valley is ideal for beginners. The entire ski area can be explored… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7 km(70 %)
  Overall: 10 km
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1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
There are beginner areas in Corviglia, Marguns, Celerina, Salastrains, and Suvretta. Many slopes in… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner42 km(27 %)
  Overall: 155 km
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1. Panorama
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Panorama
The lower part of the Panorama ski area is ideal for beginners. Here you will find many easy and wide… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner31.2 km(28 %)
  Overall: 112 km
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1. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
Red Mountain Resort is ideal for beginners. Beginners start at the conveyor belt in the Learning Zone.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(17 %)
  Overall: 120 km
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1. Lake Louise
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lake Louise
Beginners will find the perfect terrain at the base station of the Lake Louise ski area on Sunny Side.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner35 km(25 %)
  Overall: 139 km
Details
1. The Remarkables
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Remarkables
Beginners will find an ideal practice area with several conveyor lifts right at the base. There is… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(30 %)
  Overall: 20 km
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1. Coronet Peak
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Otago
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Coronet Peak
The Coronet Peak ski area is perfect for beginners and features extensive beginner facilities. Several… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner8 km(20 %)
  Overall: 40 km
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1. Thredbo
Australia and Oceania Australia New South Wales
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Thredbo
Beginners can carve down easy slopes from the highest point in Australia all the way to the valley.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(29 %)
  Overall: 52 km
Details
1. Deer Valley
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is ideal for beginners. Beginners start at the magic carpets at the Snow Park Lodge. An… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner72 km(36 %)
  Overall: 202 km
Details
1. Catinaccio/​Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/​Pera di Fassa
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fassa (Fassa Valley/​Fassatal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Catinaccio/Ciampedie – Vigo di Fassa/Pera di Fassa
Beginners will find an ideal practice area in Ciampedie. Ciampedie is the heart of the ski area and a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.4 km(47 %)
  Overall: 13.5 km
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1. Sunday River
North America USA Maine
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sunday River
The Sunday River ski resort is perfect for beginners. At the South Ridge base station, there are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25.5 km(30 %)
  Overall: 84.8 km
Details
1. Killington
North America USA Vermont
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Killington
The Killington ski resort is perfect for beginners. At the base stations Snowshed and Ramshead, there… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(17 %)
  Overall: 118.4 km
Details
1. Tremblant
North America Canada Quebec Laurentides
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Tremblant
Beginners feel very comfortable on the south and north sides of the Tremblant ski area. The entire ski… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner21.6 km(26 %)
  Overall: 81.9 km
Details
1. Civetta – Alleghe/​Selva di Cadore/​Palafavera/​Zoldo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Civetta – Alleghe/Selva di Cadore/Palafavera/Zoldo
Almost the entire Civetta ski area can be explored on easy slopes. Only the connection from Palafavera… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner28 km(39 %)
  Overall: 72 km
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1. Banff Sunshine
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Banff Sunshine
Almost the entire Sunshine Village ski area is very well suited for beginners (except for Goat's Eye… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25 km(23 %)
  Overall: 109 km
Details
1. Niseko United – Annupuri/​Grand Hirafu/​Hanazono/​Niseko Village
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Niseko United – Annupuri/Grand Hirafu/Hanazono/Niseko Village
Niseko United is a perfect ski resort for beginners. At all base stations, there are chairlifts and/or… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner22.4 km(44 %)
  Overall: 50.8 km
Details
1. Furano
Asia Japan Hokkaido
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Furano
The Furano ski resort is perfect for beginners. At both base stations, there are free beginner zones… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(47 %)
  Overall: 32 km
Details
1. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Seiser Alm
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
The high plateau on the Seiser Alm is excellent terrain for beginners. The easy slopes around… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(24 %)
  Overall: 63 km
Details
1. Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/​Grau Roig/​Soldeu/​El Tarter/​Canillo/​Encamp
Europe Andorra
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Grandvalira – Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig/Soldeu/El Tarter/Canillo/Encamp
In Grandvalira, beginner areas can be found in all 6 sectors. These are marked in green on the piste… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner100 km(47 %)
  Overall: 215 km
Details
1. Mammoth Mountain
North America USA California Mammoth Lakes
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain offers many easy runs in the lower area. You can ski from Eagle Lodge to Canyon Lodge… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.4 km(20 %)
  Overall: 89.8 km
Details
1. Palisades Tahoe
North America USA Western United States Lake Tahoe
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Palisades Tahoe
The Palisades Tahoe ski resort is ideal for beginners. At the base stations Palisades and Alpine,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner50 km(25 %)
  Overall: 200 km
Details
1. Sun Peaks
North America Canada British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Thompson-Nicola
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sun Peaks
The Sun Peaks ski resort is a paradise for beginners. The entire ski area can be explored on easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner13.5 km(10 %)
  Overall: 135 km
Details
1. Winter Park Resort
North America USA Colorado
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Winter Park Resort
Winter Park is the ideal ski resort for beginners. Between Winter Park Mountain, Mary Jane, and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11 km(8 %)
  Overall: 143 km
Details
1. Buttermilk Mountain
North America USA Colorado Aspen Snowmass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Buttermilk Mountain
Buttermilk Mountain is the ideal mountain for beginners. Beginners can explore the entire ski area on… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11.9 km(35 %)
  Overall: 34 km
Details
1. Alta Badia
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Alta Badia
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alta Badia
Thanks to its many easy runs, Alta Badia is a perfect ski area for beginners. Very long, wide, and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner74 km(57 %)
  Overall: 130 km
Details
30. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Beginners are well taken care of at the summit of Kronplatz at the lifts Plateau, Olang II, Alpen… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner58 km(48 %)
  Overall: 121 km
Details
30. Latemar – Obereggen/​Pampeago/​Predazzo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eggental Valley (Val D’ega)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Fiemme
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Latemar – Obereggen/Pampeago/Predazzo
Beginners will find easy practice slopes in all areas of the Ski Center Latemar. In Pampeago, there… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9.3 km(19 %)
  Overall: 49 km
Details
30. Val Gardena (Gröden)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Val Gardena (Gröden)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Val Gardena (Gröden)
There are ski schools in all locations (St. Christina/S. Cristina, St. Ulrich/Ortisei,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner52 km(29 %)
  Overall: 181 km
Details
30. Gitschberg Jochtal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Gitschberg-Jochtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gitschberg Jochtal
Above all, the slopes in Vals are very well suited for beginners. The gradient and width of the easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.5 km(34 %)
  Overall: 55 km
Details
30. San Martino di Castrozza
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino San Martino di Castrozza/​Passo Rolle/​Primiero/​Vanoi
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
San Martino di Castrozza
Beginners are well catered for in many parts of the San Martino di Castrozza ski area. However, they… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(27 %)
  Overall: 60 km
Details
30. Jackson Hole
North America USA Wyoming
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jackson Hole
Even though Jackson Hole is better known for experts, there are definitely great options for beginners… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(14 %)
  Overall: 116 km
Details
30. Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/​La Thuile
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile
Beginners are well taken care of in the Espace San Bernardo ski area. La Rosière offers easy slopes… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner56 km(39 %)
  Overall: 143.1 km
Details
30. Mt. Norquay – Banff
North America Canada Alberta Alberta's Rockies Banff & Lake Louise
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mt. Norquay – Banff
Beginners feel very comfortable near the Cascade Lodge at the Cascade Chair and the Sundance conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(33 %)
  Overall: 30 km
Details
30. Cortina d'Ampezzo
Europe Italy Venetia (Veneto) Belluno Cortina d’Ampezzo
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cortina d'Ampezzo
The majority of slopes in Cortina d'Ampezzo are easy. Beginners will find many easy slopes between… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner45 km(38 %)
  Overall: 120 km
Details
30. Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Plose – Brixen (Bressanone)
Beginners can start perfectly on the practice slope in the valley. The ski school operates a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner19.5 km(46 %)
  Overall: 42.5 km
Details
30. Mt. Hutt
Australia and Oceania New Zealand South Island Canterbury
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mt. Hutt
The Mt. Hutt ski area is very well suited for beginners. Right at the base station, there are conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(29 %)
  Overall: 35 km
Details
30. Mt. Buller
Australia and Oceania Australia Victoria
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mt. Buller
Beginners feel extremely comfortable around the Mount Buller Alpine Village. Here, easy and wide… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9.5 km(20 %)
  Overall: 47.5 km
Details
30. Snowbasin
North America USA Utah
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowbasin
At the valley station at the Grizzly Center, conveyor belts are available for beginners. This is also… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(20 %)
  Overall: 80 km
Details
30. Alta
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Alta
Beginners will find excellent terrain at the Albion Base valley station. The ski school operates a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11 km(15 %)
  Overall: 71 km
Details
30. Brighton
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brighton
Many skiers and snowboarders from Utah started out in Brighton. Beginners can get off to a great start… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner14 km(21 %)
  Overall: 66 km
Details
30. Snowbird
North America USA Utah Salt Lake City
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Snowbird
Beginners can start in the practice area at the conveyor lift in Snowbird. The ski school offers… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner28 km(27 %)
  Overall: 103 km
Details
30. Oclini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Bolzano and environs
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Oclini
Beginners are in good hands at the Jochgrimm ski area. Two very easy and wide beginner slopes are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3 km(43 %)
  Overall: 7 km
Details
30. 3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/​Stiergarten/​Rotwand/​Kreuzbergpass
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) 3 Zinnen Dolomites
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
3 Zinnen Dolomites – Helm/Stiergarten/Rotwand/Kreuzbergpass
In the valley areas, beginners will find excellent opportunities to learn how to ski. In Vierschach,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner40.4 km(47 %)
  Overall: 86.4 km
Details
30. Zuoz – Pizzet/​Albanas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas
The Zuoz ski area is ideal for beginners. Easy slopes start right in the village of Zuoz and are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(60 %)
  Overall: 15 km
Details
30. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Beginners will find many suitable practice areas in Zermatt, Breuil-Cervinia, and Valtournenche. In… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner75 km(23 %)
  Overall: 322 km
Details
30. Cypress Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lower Mainland Vancouver
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Cypress Mountain
Both sides of the ski area at Cypress Mountain can be accessed by beginners. At the base station of… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.6 km(13 %)
  Overall: 51 km
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