Top 10 beginner snowboarding resorts
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1. Alpe d'Huez in France
Get to grips with your board on the beginner slopes of Alpe d'Huez. Enrol in the popular board school for 6 afternoons of snowboarding lessons that will give you more confidence as you progress. New snowboarders can book a First-Time package to receive fantastic tuition as well as equipment hire and a lift pass.
Total km of piste: 249km • Flight time: 1 hour 20 minutes - 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours 15 minutes -
2. Söll in Austria
Soll is a picturesque Austrian village situated in the huge Ski Welt circuit, which has lots of great terrain for beginner snowboarders. A lively resort, Soll has lots to offer both in the day on the slopes and during the evening too - a great choice for a first time snowboarder.
Total km of piste: 279km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 1 hour 15 minutes – 2 hours -
3. Sestriere in Italy
If you are keen to learn to snowboard then Sestriere is a fantastic resort to choose. With excellent ski school and a multitude of beginners slopes located near the centre of the resort this a brilliant resort for those new to boarding.
Total km of piste: 279km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours -
4. Avoriaz in France
Avoriaz is a fabulous French resort connected to the largest ski area in the world. For beginner boarders there are perfect nursery slopes right next to the resort which are a great place to learn to get up on your board. Once you build up your confidence you will find lots of other gentle slopes to explore too.
Total km of piste: 650km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours -
5. Zell am See in Austria
This lakeside resort is a fantastic place to learn to snowboard and there are plenty of manageable pistes as well as an excellent ski school which will provide a great environment to get to grips with snowboarding.
Total km of piste: 138km • Flight time: 2 hours • Transfer time: 2 hours -
6. Panorama in Canada
If you fancy going a bit further afield to learn to board then why not visit the Canadian resort of Panorama? With a dedicated learning area and a selection of green runs to choose from this is a brilliant place to learn to snowboard. This resort also boasts one of the best ski and snowboard schools in the whole of Canada which is well worth a visit.
Total km of piste: 2847 acres • Flight time: 9 hours • Transfer time: 4 hours -
7. Val di Fassa in Italy
For a brilliant first-time boarding experience head to Val di Fassa in the Italian Dolomites. You will find that the wide and undulating runs make this an excellent place to find your boarding feet as well as offering an authentic Italian resort with lots of activities to enjoy. This resort is renowned for its sunshine!
Total km of piste: 120km • Flight time: 1 hour 45 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes • Transfer time: 2 hours 30 minutes -
8. Kranjska Gora in Slovenia
Looking for a value for money first-time boarding holiday? Then make sure you visit this fantastic Slovenian resort. With lots of gentle nursery slopes located near to the village this resort is very practical for learners. There are some great first-time boarding packages too.
Total km of piste: 30km • Flight time: 1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hours 15 minutes - 3 hours 15 minutes -
9. Arinsal in Andorra
Arinsal is a brilliant location for a first time snowboarder. You can benefit from the friendly English-speaking tuition, gentle slopes and ideal snow conditions. There is also a great value ‘first time’ package if you are completely new to snowboarding.
Total km of piste: 30km • Flight time: 1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 15 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 3 hours 15 minutes -
10. Borovets in Bulgaria
With some of the best snow conditions in Eastern Europe, Borovets is a great location to learn to snowboard. Ideal for getting you started on the slopes, the First Time board package offers 6 days of tuition, equipment hire and lift pass for one price. More experienced boarders can develop their skills on the popular Improver Board package for intermediates.
Total km of piste: 58km (Ski Welt) • Flight time: 3 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes • Transfer time: 1 hour 30 minutes