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Thinking about booking your first trip to the slopes? To get you started, take our beginners’ quiz and find out where we think you should go on your hols to make it the best trip ever.
A
No two days the same
C
Pinch-me mountain views
B
Spa time and bar time
D
Bang for my buck
E
Great eating out options
What do you want from your first ski hol?
Question 1
1/10
Everything’s on your doorstep
A great spa
It’s traditional or family-run
A value-for-money pick
Top-notch restaurants
What’s most important when you’re choosing where to stay?
Question 2
2/10
Tick off wish list activities
Relax in the outdoor hot tub
Find the best selfie spot
Play board games or cards by the fire
Find a hot choc stop with a view
When you’re not skiing, what do you think you’ll want to do on your hol?
Question 3
3/10
Going with the flow
Trying the local fave
Long lunches and dinners – I’m not in a rush
A piste picnic or self-serve café
What’s your go-to when it comes to mealtimes on holiday?
Ticking off the best-rated places
Question 4
4/10
A self-guided wander
Which activity would you pick on a summer holiday?
White water rafting or ziplining
A sightseeing tour
Reading my book
Question 5
5/10
A local cooking class or wine tasting
A buffet
Eggs benedict
Coffee and a croissant
A bowl of cereal or slice of toast
A cooked-to-order omelette
What’s your fave breakfast?
Question 6
6/10
Which holiday snap will you be sharing on social media?
Question 7
7/10
Heading straight to the rollercoaster
You'll find me on the ferris wheel
Spinning on the Waltzer
Playing hook-a-duck
I'm at the candyfloss stall
You’re at the fairground – what are you doing?
Question 8
8/10
Squeezing in as much as poss
Having me-time
Finding my new fave local
Going to a car boot sale/flea market
Eating out
What’s your weekend highlight?
Question 9
9/10
Yoga retreat
City break
Beach resort
Luxury escape
All-inclusive trip
What type of holiday are you least likely to book?
Question 10
10/10
Action seeker
Always up for trying something new or on the lookout for your next adventure? We think you’ll love resorts where there are lots of different activities to try, in addition to skiing and snowboarding.
Val Thorens, France
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Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
Slope Starters
RETAKE QUIZ
Calling all first-timers – join one of our weeks just for brand new skiers and snowboarders in Norway, Andorra or Austria this winter. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, with your lessons, lift pass and equipment hire are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.
SLOPE STARTERS
Wizz over the mountains on a zipline or take on the twists and turns of Europe’s longest toboggan run.
Zoom around on a snowmobile, try your hand at ice karting or go in hunt of the Northern Lights.
Ruka, Finland
Don virtual reality goggles to ride the alpine coaster, hit the climbing wall or put in some post-piste laps in the public pool.
Alpe d'Huez, France
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We think you'll like...
Picked mostly B
Drift around five floors of pools, saunas and hot tubs overlooking the mountains at the Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa.
Soldeu, Andorra
Home to the largest mountain waterpark in Europe, Aquamotion, where you can splash, slide and sauna to your heart’s content.
Courchevel, France
A medieval lakeside town with the world-class Tauern Spa set in gawp-worthy alpine scenery just down the road.
Zell am See, Austria
Ultimate unwinder
Me-time is as important as ski-time for you, and you’re all about making time to chill out on holiday Head to one of these resorts for top-notch spas and relaxing options for when you’re not on the slopes...
Picked mostly C
Tranquil spot where Scandi stillness hugs a pine-fringed lake and a tramway tunnels through the mountain.
Gausta, Norway
Find age-old architecture, characterful cobbles and rustic mountain huts tucked between the peaks of the Dolomites.
Cavalese, Italy
Traditional chalet-style buildings huddle round a church spire in a scene straight from a postcard.
Alpbach, Austria
Charm chaser
You're a
We think you’ll love a traditional resort, full of family-run hotels and restaurants, cobbled streets and pretty village squares. Check out these charmers.
Me-time is as important as ski-time for you, and you’re all about making time to chill out on holiday Head to one of these resorts for top-notch spas and relaxing options for when you’re not on the slopes..
Picked mostly D
A super ski school and lots of budget-friendly accommodation in the traditional stone-clad village.
Arinsal, Andorra
Essentials like lift passes, equipment hire and ski school are all easier on the wallet here than in most other resorts.
Borovets, Bulgaria
High-quality stays that won’t break the bank in a peaceful, picture-book village that families love.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Value hunter
When picking your hols, getting a good deal is important to you. For your first time on the slopes, we think you’ll love these budget-friendly resorts where your pennies will go further.
Picked mostly E
Pintxos by the piste isn’t your usual mountain fare, but Spain’s largest ski area goes big on local flavours.
Baqueira-Beret, Spain
Mix Italian classics with Austrian faves for a taste of unique Ladin culture at this super scenic resort.
Selva Val Gardena, Italy
Fill up on hearty alpine comfort food in cosy mountain huts – and choose from around 70 places to eat.
Saalbach, Austria
Full-on foodie
Mountain meals are one of the best things about ski holidays. If you love getting stuck into local specialities when you’re away, pick from one of these spots – they’re all fab for foodies.
