Ski resorts for beginners in the Western Alps

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Western Alps - beginner ski resorts Western Alps

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Ski resorts for beginners in the Western Alps – Beginners Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western Alps – Beginners Les 2 Alpes

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western Alps – Beginners Tignes/Val d'Isère

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western Alps – Beginners Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel

Ski resorts for beginners in the Western Alps – Beginners Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets

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1. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Aletsch Arena is very well suited for beginners. In all three locations—Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner42 km(40 %)
	Overall: 104 km

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1. Les 2 Alpes

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Les Deux Alpes offers many options for beginners. There are several free ski lifts in the valley as… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner110 km(55 %)
	Overall: 200 km

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1. Tignes/Val d'Isère

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

In many areas of the Tignes/Val d'Isère ski resort, beginner zones have been set up. There are even… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner165 km(55 %)
	Overall: 300 km

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1. Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

For beginners, the Les 3 Vallées ski area offers excellent options. Almost every resort has easy… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner336 km(56 %)
	Overall: 600 km

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1. Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Beginners can make their first attempts on the free practice slopes in Villars (Palace) and Gryon… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner66 km(76 %)
	Overall: 87 km

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1. Grimentz/Zinal

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Beginners are very well catered for in Grimentz and Zinal on the practice slopes around Bendolla and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner26.5 km(23 %)
	Overall: 115 km

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1. Belalp – Blatten

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Belap ski resort is a paradise for beginners. Between Hohbiel, Bruchegga, Schönbiel, and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15.1 km(39 %)
	Overall: 38.5 km

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1. Le Grand Massif – Flaine/Les Carroz/Morillon/Samoëns/Sixt

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

With over 50% easy slopes, the ski resort is well suited for beginners. All locations are connected by… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner135 km(51 %)
	Overall: 265 km

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1. Serre Chevalier – Briançon/Chantemerle/Villeneuve-la-Salle/Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Over 50% of the slopes are easy, allowing beginners to explore the entire ski area and move from one… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner137.5 km(55 %)
	Overall: 250 km

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Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

It’s hard to imagine a ski mountain better suited for beginners than Mont Bisanne: it has gentle… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner132 km(69 %)
	Overall: 192 km

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1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

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

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1. Megève/Saint-Gervais

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The entire ski area of Megève and Saint-Gervais can be accessed by beginners. It is very easy to reach… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner70 km(38 %)
	Overall: 185 km

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1. Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli – Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli ski area is perfect for beginners. It is one of the ski areas… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner64.3 km(72 %)
	Overall: 88.9 km

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1. Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The Adelboden-Lenk ski area is perfect for beginners. Gentle slopes lead from Adelboden to Lenk and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner46 km(53 %)
	Overall: 86 km

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1. Les Sybelles – Le Corbier/La Toussuire/Les Bottières/St Colomban des Villards/St Sorlin/St Jean d’Arves

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

The advantage of purpose-built resorts is that the needs of beginners were already taken into account… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner71.3 km(23 %)
	Overall: 310 km

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1. Alpe d'Huez

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

In Alpe d'Huez, learning to ski is especially easy. Numerous valley lifts provide access to gentle… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner70 km(28 %)
	Overall: 250 km

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1. Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

For beginners, Les Arcs offers numerous wide and easily visible easy slopes, both in the area close to… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner104 km(52 %)
	Overall: 200 km

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1. La Plagne (Paradiski)

Test result: 5 out of 5 stars

Beginner areas are set up throughout the entire ski resort. Here, even the lifts are usually free of… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner139 km(62 %)
	Overall: 225 km

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19. Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Grindelwald and Wengen offer ideal conditions for beginners. Directly below the Kleine Scheidegg… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner33 km(33 %)
	Overall: 101 km

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19. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In Wildhaus, beginners will find easy and wide slopes between Freienalp and Oberdorf. The six-seater… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner3 km(13 %)
	Overall: 23 km

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19. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners will find ideal terrain at Kreuzboden. At around 2,400 m, Snowland offers a magic carpet and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4.4 km(17 %)
	Overall: 26.1 km

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19. Elm im Sernftal

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners have the perfect start in the Kinder-Arena Elm on Ämpächli. With an Arena ticket, the area… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(38 %)
	Overall: 40 km

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19. Flumserberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

For beginners, there are two free children's areas with magic carpets and rope lifts. One is located… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner14 km(22 %)
	Overall: 65 km

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19. First – Grindelwald

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can ski in the upper area of the resort on easy slopes. From the highest point at Oberjoch… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner30 km(61 %)
	Overall: 49 km

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19. Bellwald

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Bellwald is ideal for beginners. Beginners can take their first steps in Snowli's Hasenland at the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10.5 km(53 %)
	Overall: 20 km

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19. Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

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19. Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The dedicated practice areas in Brigels and Waltensburg, located at the valley stations, are very well… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11 km(28 %)
	Overall: 40 km

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19. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Hoch-Ybrig ski area offers easy slopes at Sternen, Hesisbol, Spirstock, and Fuederegg. At the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner15 km(30 %)
	Overall: 50 km

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19. Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

At almost all valley stations, there are practice lifts or an easy slope. Beginners can ski almost the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner60 km(50 %)
	Overall: 120 km

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19. Laax/Flims/Falera

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The runs from Vorab to Plaun are suitable for beginners, as are the slopes between Crap Sogn Gion and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner85 km(48 %)
	Overall: 176 km

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19. Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Andermatt offers easy slopes from the mountain all the way down to the valley. A highlight for… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18 km(26 %)
	Overall: 70 km

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19. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

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

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19. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

More than half of the slopes in Les Portes du Soleil are easy. There are wonderful long runs for… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner310 km(53 %)
	Overall: 580 km

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19. Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The ski resort is very well suited for beginners. The blue slope Nabines is easily accessible and… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner58 km(43 %)
	Overall: 135 km

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19. Isola 2000

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The ski resort is very well suited for beginners. Almost all lifts provide access to at least one blue… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner75 km(63 %)
	Overall: 120 km

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19. Les Houches/Saint-Gervais – Prarion/Bellevue (Chamonix)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can ski throughout the entire ski area, with the exception of the slopes to Plancerts. The… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner25 km(45 %)
	Overall: 55 km

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19. Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The Le Savoy practice area (1049 m) on the outskirts of Chamonix and right next to the valley station… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner11 km(20 %)
	Overall: 56 km

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19. Les Planards

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Beginners can ski throughout the entire ski area. From the top station of the four-seater chairlift,… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner1.5 km(60 %)
	Overall: 2.5 km

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19. Meiringen-Hasliberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The beginner area at Hasliberg is located below Käserstatt and Mägisalp. Particularly recommended for… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(33 %)
	Overall: 60 km

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19. Disentis

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

At the Caischavedra mountain station of the cable car, there are numerous easy slopes at practice… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(33 %)
	Overall: 60 km

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19. Schilthorn – Mürren/Lauterbrunnen

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In Mürren, next to the funicular, there is a beginner and ski school area with a rope tow and conveyor… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner19 km(35 %)
	Overall: 54 km

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42. Crans-Montana

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For beginners, Crans-Montana offers a larger beginner area with magic carpets in Arnouva (1791 m). At… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner55 km(39 %)
	Overall: 140 km

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42. Titlis – Engelberg

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

At the Trübsee mid-station, there are several conveyor belts for beginners to practice on. Beginners… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18 km(26 %)
	Overall: 70 km

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42. Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

For beginners, there are easy slopes at several drag lifts in Stoos. In addition, you can practice… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner4 km(11 %)
	Overall: 35 km

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42. Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the lower area near Bürchen, beginners will feel right at home. Here, the spacious children's… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner10 km(40 %)
	Overall: 25 km

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42. Saas-Fee

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The beginner area of Saas-Fee is located at the ski school meeting point and features several drag… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner20 km(20 %)
	Overall: 100 km

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42. Le Tourchet

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

All slopes at Le Tourchet can be used by beginners. The ski area only has easy slopes. more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner0.6 km(100 %)
	Overall: 0.6 km

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42. Lauchernalp – Lötschental

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners will find their practice area between Stafel and Lauchernalp. In the children's area at the… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner18 km(45 %)
	Overall: 40 km

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42. Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Beginners can explore the easy slopes around the Lognan mid-station. They will find the simple slopes… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner6 km(21 %)
	Overall: 29 km

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42. Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The valley runs are all marked red. However, not everything that appears deep red on the piste map is… more

Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes

Blue slopes	beginner29 km(22 %)
	Overall: 132 km

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