Best place for Beginners for New Years

Hey all,

Long time no see gang, been a while since ive been to this forum.

Im looking to book a holiday with my wife and friends and we are looking for somewhere in Italy that is idealy for beginners(especially my wife as she likes gental slopes). But we are also looking for somewhere with a bit of craic for new years.

Im thinking of renting either an apartment or small chalet as we may have between 5 to 12 people.

Group is primarily beginner, we are all adults bar one child at 2 years of age and at the time one baby at 2 months old.

Thanks for any suggestions gang

Italy.....
Good craic, some easy slopes and nice cruising......

It has to be Sauze, but pray for a good start to the season weather-wise

Yeah i was thinking of there but that area is a hit and miss at times. Should be ok for end of december though should it?

Cant remember what the runs are like there for beginners, im just hopinh that my wife will feel more comfarble this time on blues(she doesnt move fast at all, prefers to be on greens)

TheoBane wrote:im just hopinh that my wife will feel more comfarble this time on blues(she doesnt move fast at all, prefers to be on greens)

I really sympathise with your wife, as I feel the same way. But it really limits your choice of places to ski, which is frustrating, especially if you add in the factor of snow reliability. Many places that get reliable snow might not be suitable for timid skiers. I'm so fed up with myself that this year I have booked into ski school and I am determined to improve, so I don't have to scour every piste map looking for green runs. :roll:

How about Val Badia? (Corvara, San Cassiano or LA Villa)
Plenty of easy blue runs and breathtaking views. And if you have more experienced skiers, there are some great reds and blacks too.
They're always super organised on the Dolomites, the runs are always open (natural, artificial snow or a mix of the two).

Yeah it looks like it could be there.

Anyone know of a good website for Chalet hire, im looking to get a self catering one if possible

Hello, try http://www.altabadia.org/en/ or http://www.altabadia.it/en/holidays-alta-badia.htm
I have been to Alta Badia a few times normally in the Summer (in the Winter, I usually get there from Val Gardena) and I love that region.