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With anything new there is an element of the unknown that can be daunting for beginners, but this can be particularly acute in something as fast paced and potentially dangerous as Alpine skiing or snowboarding, meaning that the terminally timid might find it difficult to make it out of their chalet. Val d’Isere, and all the other resorts in the French Alps, provides tuition and support for skiers of all levels.

Getting Help

Tip number one is – don’t try to go it alone. One of the most important things to consider is instruction from an experienced expert. Getting a tutor who speaks your language is important, and while you might think that you can easily teach yourself, it’s much safer to get help. Not only is it safer, but you will almost certainly learn much more quickly, allowing you to have more fun on your holiday in the long run.

Where to Go

Location, location, location. With many a ski-in ski-out chalet, Val d’Isere has plenty of great places to begin skiing. Gentle nursery slopes and the easier green runs are great for building up your confidence and if you can get accommodation close to the slopes, you’ll be able to get even more practice in. A lot of people who beginners find it’s not hard to get the bug and want to spend as much time as they can out on the snow, so it’s important to find a well placed chalet. Val d’Isere has hundreds of kilometres of piste, meaning there is plenty of ground for you to cover as you improve.

Appropriate Clothing

The right clothes are absolutely essential for skiing. As well as keeping you warm so that you can spend the entire day on the snow, there’s always the possibility that you might need to protect yourself from the weather for a longer period. No one likes to think about it, but there is always the chance that an incident may leave you unable to make your way back down the slopes, so you’ll need to be kept warm until help arrives. Safety must always be your primary consideration. Warm and visible clothing is more important than something that just looks really good, although hopefully you can combine the two!

Earl Knudsen is Marketing Manager for Alpine Answers, a specialist ski travel agency, tour operator, and booking service offering bonded package holidays at a chalet Val d’Isere, and other tailor-made itineraries. For a luxury or good-value skiing holiday in a chalet, Val d’Isere is an ideal location.

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