Ski resorts for beginners in Southern Europe

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in Southern Europe - beginner ski resorts Southern Europe

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Ski resorts for beginners in Southern Europe – Beginners Carezza
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Ski holiday and skiing for beginners in Southern Europe

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Beginner-friendly ski resorts Southern Europe

1-50 out of 68 ski resorts
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
Details
1. Folgaria/​Fiorentini
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Folgaria/Fiorentini
The ski resort is perfectly suited for beginners. The ideal practice area is located between Costa and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner37.5 km(51 %)
  Overall: 74 km
Details
1. Lavarone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Alpe Cimbra
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lavarone
The entire Lavarone ski area is perfect for beginners. The whole ski area can be explored on easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner22 km(73 %)
  Overall: 30 km
Details
1. Aprica
Europe Italy Lombardy Camonica Valley (Val Camonica)
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aprica
Aprica is an ideal ski resort for beginners. In the Campetti valley area, right in the town of Aprica,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner26.9 km(54 %)
  Overall: 50 km
Details
1. Sierra Nevada – Pradollano
Europe Spain Andalusia (Andalucía) Granada
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sierra Nevada – Pradollano
The Sierra Nevada ski resort is perfect for beginners. From Pradollano, gondolas take you up to… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner51.5 km(46 %)
  Overall: 112.5 km
Details
1. Ladurns
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ladurns
Ladurns is very well suited for beginners. The Ladurns ski school has received multiple awards.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner8.4 km(47 %)
  Overall: 18 km
Details
1. Mount Parnassos – Fterolakka/​Kellaria
Europe Greece Central Greece
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mount Parnassos – Fterolakka/Kellaria
The Parnassos Ski Center is very popular with beginners and offers 4 different practice areas with… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16.9 km(72 %)
  Overall: 23.4 km
Details
1. Lagorai/​Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Sugana Valley (Valsugana)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lagorai/Passo Brocon – Castello Tesino
The Lagorai ski area is perfect for beginners. Two ski schools are available. Right at the valley… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.8 km(46 %)
  Overall: 10.4 km
Details
1. Kopaonik
Europe Serbia Serbia-South Šumadija and Western Serbia
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kopaonik
The Kopaonik ski resort is a paradise for beginners. At the valley station and right next to all the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner30 km(55 %)
  Overall: 55 km
Details
1. La Molina/​Masella – Alp2500
Europe Spain Catalonia (Catalunya) Girona
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
La Molina/Masella – Alp2500
Beginners and those returning to skiing are in good hands at the Alp2500 ski resort. The resort areas… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner80 km(55 %)
  Overall: 145 km
Details
1. Cerler
Europe Spain Aragon Huesca
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Cerler
The Cerler ski resort is perfect for beginners. The entire ski area can be explored on easy slopes.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner36 km(45 %)
  Overall: 80 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
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
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. Baqueira/​Beret
Europe Spain Catalonia (Catalunya) Lleida Val d’Aran
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Baqueira/Beret
In Baqueira Beret, several special beginner areas are marked in green on the piste map. In Baqueira,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner77 km(46 %)
  Overall: 166 km
Details
1. Formigal
Europe Spain Aragon Huesca
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Formigal
Beginner areas can be found in Sextas, Anayet, and Portalet. All are within walking distance from the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner48 km(34 %)
  Overall: 143 km
Details
1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/​Sauze d’Oulx/​San Sicario/​Claviere/​Montgenèvre
Europe Italy Piedmont (Piemonte) Turin (Torino)
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Hautes-Alpes Briançon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre
In all resorts of the Via Lattea ski area, beginners will find easy slopes in the valley and practice… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner96 km(24 %)
  Overall: 400 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
19. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Passeier Valley (Passeiertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Pfelders is very well suited for beginners. The Murmi Snowpark offers a separate practice area with… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5 km(28 %)
  Overall: 18 km
Details
19. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/​Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Complete beginners can start in the practice areas of the ski schools at the mountain and valley… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5.6 km(20 %)
  Overall: 28.1 km
Details
19. 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
19. Belpiano (Schöneben)/​Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
On the Schöneben high plateau, beginners will find their territory between the two six-seater… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner29 km(45 %)
  Overall: 65 km
Details
19. 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
19. Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Folgàrida/​Marilleva
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Madonna di Campiglio/​Pinzolo/​Val Rendena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Madonna di Campiglio/Pinzolo/Folgàrida/Marilleva
Beginners are very well catered for in the Skiarea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner50 km(32 %)
  Overall: 155 km
Details
19. 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
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19. 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
19. Ponte di Legno/​Tonale/​Presena Glacier/​Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Val di Sole (Sole Valley)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ponte di Legno/Tonale/Presena Glacier/Temù (Pontedilegno-Tonale)
Beginners will find the perfect area at Passo Tonale. Modern chairlifts, practice lifts, and conveyor… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner24 km(24 %)
  Overall: 100 km
Details
19. Monte Bondone
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Trento/​Monte Bondone/​Valle di Laghi/​Valle dell´Adige
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Monte Bondone
Beginners feel very comfortable between Norge and Vason on the easy and wide slopes. The slopes are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.8 km(26 %)
  Overall: 18.8 km
Details
19. Paganella – Andalo
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) Trentino Altopiano della Paganella/​Dolomiti di Brenta/​Lago di Molveno
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Paganella – Andalo
Beginners have access to 5 ski school slopes on the mountain and in the valley. More than 200 ski… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(24 %)
  Overall: 37.2 km
Details
19. 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
19. Bormio – Cima Bianca
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bormio – Cima Bianca
Beginners will find an ideal beginner area at the Bormio 2000 mid-station. This area is located right… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner16 km(32 %)
  Overall: 50 km
Details
19. Livigno
Europe Italy Lombardy Valtellina Alta Valtellina
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Livigno
Beginners feel very comfortable on the many practice slopes at the edge of Livigno. Magic carpets, ski… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner32 km(28 %)
  Overall: 115 km
Details
19. 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
19. Schwemmalm
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val d’Ultimo (Ultental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schwemmalm
For beginners, there are several opportunities to learn skiing on easy slopes and with conveyor belts.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.3 km(23 %)
  Overall: 27.4 km
Details
19. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
The Klausberg ski resort is highly recommended for beginners. There are perfect beginner slopes at… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner19.4 km(48 %)
  Overall: 40.5 km
Details
19. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
The Speikboden ski area is very well suited for beginners. There is a large practice area around the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner22.8 km(55 %)
  Overall: 41.5 km
Details
19. 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
19. 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
19. Zoncolan – Ravascletto/​Sutrio
Europe Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia Udine
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zoncolan – Ravascletto/Sutrio
Zoncolan is very well suited for beginners. There are several practice areas with conveyor belts: at… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(37 %)
  Overall: 24.1 km
Details
19. 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
19. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
Beginners will find easy slopes and a conveyor belt right at the mountain station of the gondola lift.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(30 %)
  Overall: 20 km
Details
19. Krvavec
Europe Slovenia Gorenjska (Upper Carniola)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Krvavec
The Krvavec ski resort offers easy slopes right at the mountain station of the gondola lift. Here you… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7 km(23 %)
  Overall: 30 km
Details
19. Vogel – Bohinj
Europe Slovenia Gorenjska (Upper Carniola)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vogel – Bohinj
The Vogel ski resort is ideal for beginners. You can practice your first turns on the conveyor belt in… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9.5 km(43 %)
  Overall: 22 km
Details
19. Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau) Upper Venosta Valley (Obervinschgau)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
The Watles ski area offers practice slopes at the mid-station, which are accessible via the Tschunggai… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5 km(28 %)
  Overall: 18 km
Details
19. Kolašin 1450/​Kolašin 1600
Europe Montenegro
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kolašin 1450/Kolašin 1600
Almost the entire Kolašin ski area can be explored on easy slopes. The connection between the two… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(44 %)
  Overall: 45 km
Details
19. Savin Kuk – Žabljak
Europe Montenegro
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Savin Kuk – Žabljak
The lower area of the Savin Kuk ski resort is ideal for beginners. The drag lifts provide access to… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.6 km(55 %)
  Overall: 4.7 km
Details
19. Ravna Planina
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Republika Srpska
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ravna Planina
Beginners can explore the entire Ravna Planina ski area on easy slopes. From the mountain station, two… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10.7 km(86 %)
  Overall: 12.5 km
Details
19. Jahorina
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Republika Srpska
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jahorina
The Jahorina ski resort offers easy and wide slopes at the Poljice and Partizan (Emir Kusturica)… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner25 km(48 %)
  Overall: 52 km
Details
19. 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
19. Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Bolzano and environs Val Sarentino (Sarntal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
Beginners will find an ideal practice area at the base station by the platter lift. In the upper part… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3 km(14 %)
  Overall: 22 km
Details
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