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.

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START QUIZ

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

POV of snowboarder sitting on a fresh piste looking at the snowy landscape and mountains.

A ski village covered in snow with a small river running through it.

A

Everything’s on your doorstep

B

A great spa

C

It’s traditional or family-run

D

A value-for-money pick

E

Top-notch restaurants

What’s most important when you’re choosing where to stay?

QUESTION 2

2/10

Two women taking a selfie in front of a snowy landscape and mountain.

A

Tick off wish list activities

B

Relax in the outdoor hot tub

C

Find the best selfie spot

D

Play board games or cards by the fire

E

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

A

Going with the flow

C

Trying the local fave

B

Long lunches and dinners – I’m not in a rush

D

A piste picnic or self-serve café

What’s your go-to when it comes to mealtimes on holiday?

E

Ticking off the best-rated places

QUESTION 4

4/10

A group of meeting sitting around a circular table, in their ski gear, drinking coffee.

A

C

B

D

A self-guided wander

E

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

Group of people making pizza from scratch.

A

A buffet

B

Eggs benedict

C

Coffee and a croissant

D

A bowl of cereal or slice of toast

E

A cooked-to-order omelette

What’s your fave breakfast?

QUESTION 6

6/10

A cup of coffee and croissant on a table.

A

B

C

D

E

Which holiday snap will you be sharing on social media?

QUESTION 7

7/10

A ticket counter at a fairground, with yellow and orange lights in the background.

A

Heading straight to the rollercoaster

B

You'll find me on the ferris wheel

C

Spinning on the Waltzer

D

Playing hook-a-duck

E

I'm at the candyfloss stall

You’re at the fairground – what are you doing?

QUESTION 8

8/10

Someone grabbing a bunch of vinyl records at a flea market.

A

Squeezing in as much as poss

B

Having me-time

C

Finding my new fave local

D

Going to a car boot sale/flea market

E

Eating out

What’s your weekend highlight?

QUESTION 9

9/10

A hotel rep leading a group in a aqua aerobics session.

A

Yoga retreat

B

City break

C

Beach resort

D

Luxury escape

E

All-inclusive trip

What type of holiday are you least likely to book?

QUESTION 10

10/10

RESULTS

We think you’ll love resorts where there are lots of different activities to try. Whether it’s zooming over the piste on a zipline, going to see the Northern Lights or whizzing through the forest on a snowmobile, these resorts have tons going on.

Val Thorens, France

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A chairlift soaring above the slopes and charming ski village of Val Thorens, France.

A skier skiing down the snowy slopes of Salla in Finland.

Salla, Finland

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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.

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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 are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.

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Picked mostly B

RESULTS

Me-time is as important as ski-time for you, and you’re all about chilling out when you’re not on the slopes. Head to one of these resorts for top-notch spa facilities and great options for when it comes to off-the-slopes leisure time.

You might also like Selva Val Gardena, Italy

Soldeu ski resort in Andorra covered in snow with bright blue skies.

Soldeu, Andorra

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Bad Gastein ski village in Austria situated within dense the woodland.

Bad Gastein, Austria

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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 included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.

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SLOPE STARTERS

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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 are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.

SLOPE STARTERS

Picked mostly C

RESULTS

We think you’ll love a traditional resort, chock-a-block with family-run hotels and restaurants, cobbled streets and pretty town centres. Check these ones out.

You might also like Montgenèvre, France

A ski slope of Niederau in Austria flowing between two sections of snow covered woodland.

Niederau, Austria

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A view from the top of the piste looking down onto the ski village of Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.

Cavalese, Italy

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RETAKE QUIZ

Brand new to skiing or snowboarding? Join a week just for first-timers in France, Andorra or Austria. You’ll get your flights, transfers and accommodation wrapped up in one easy package, plus your lessons, lift pass, equipment hire and other activities included too.

SLOPE STARTERS

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.

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SLOPE STARTERS

Picked mostly D

RESULTS

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 much further on the piste.

You might also like Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A piste-side bar or restaurant over looking the slopes with people skiing down them.

Arinsal, Andorra

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A view from the top of the piste looking down onto the ski village of Borovets in Bulgaria.

Borovets, Bulgaria

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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 included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.

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SLOPE STARTERS

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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 are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.

SLOPE STARTERS

Picked mostly E

RESULTS

Mountain meals are one of our fave things about ski holidays, and we think you’ll love trying different traditional dishes on your hol too. These resorts are our top picks for getting stuck into local specialities.

You might also like St Johann in Tyrol, Austria

The lit up village of Courchevel in France at night.

Courchevel, France

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A snowy mountainous landscape shot with the mountains towering over the ski village of Corvara in Italy.

Corvara, Italy

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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 included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.

Find out more

SLOPE STARTERS

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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 are included as well. Plus, in Norway and Andorra, you’ve the option to add on extra snow-themed activities too.

SLOPE STARTERS

QUESTION 5

Which activity would you pick on a summer holiday?

B

Reading my book

White water rafting or ziplining

A

A self-guided wander

D

A sightseeing tour

C

E

A local cooking class or wine tasting