Where should I go ?

Can anyone help, I am a complete ski novice, never been before but really fancy going... but where ?? Im looking for a good resort for beginers, english speaking ski school, good apres ski and value for money - anyone got any ideas ? ?!

hi, i would definately go to passo tonale in italy. it is the best resort i have ever been to and i have skiid in a lot of countrys. trust me, the resort is also made for beginners and intermediates. it is a perfect choice!!!

Arinsal in Andorra is good for beginners, a lot of Instructors are from other English speaking nations, you get a gondola up to the main slopes, and once you have mastered the chair lift,there are a whole load of easy runs awaiting you up there. Nightlife is a bit mad, recommend Quo Vadis - check out the www.arinsal.com website for more info. Westendorf in Austria claims to have taught more Brits to ski, and there are some good nursey slopes in the village, before you progress up the mountain, and some quite easy reds too. Very Tyrolean! We have also been to Kirchdorf in Austria, and some friends learned there, good ski school, and once you have become proficient on the nursery slopes, the Steinplatte at Waidring is a fantastic place with easy blues, and plenty of mountain restaurants (Thomson Ski) - the beauty of this place is that you can do an all inclusive for a reasonable price, - half board, lift pass and lessons all included. Kirchdorf is quieter at night, but St Johann is 10 mins by taxi if you are a night owl. I have known skiers go to these resorts several times - and they are all very friendly too!

All ideas taken on board - thankyou both for your replies. :)

Have you had a look at La Clusaz. It's a fab resort for beginners as there are nursery slopes in a number of different locations, especially some lovely long tree-lined green runs. So you don't end up doing the same one all the time.
There are also some very good english speaking instructors (even in the ESF). We can recomend some if you are interested.

The apres ski is very good and the town has loads of good restaurants, bars and clubs.

It is also a lot cheaper than the bigger resorts - especially for lift passes, beer and mountain restaurant meals.

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You should have a look at Mayrhofen in Austria. The nightlife is great and they have a good ski school. I am not sure what the standard price would be for here but when I went a few years ago I got a cheap last minute offer.

We are running a beginners week.....January 13 07 and have one single room available or a twin if you have a mate.....check out our website
http://www.ski-nation.com for all the details

Try the Pyrenees. Sperb value for money - much cheaper than the alps and some fantastic kiing. Check our website www.pyrenees-ski-experience.com
for an idea of where we are and what we offer. Ideal packages for the beginner who doesn't want to be "packaged"

Sarah