In order to have fun in winter, we select four places for you.
Arinsal, Andorra
WHY? A pretty village with modern accommodation, Catalan dishes and duty-free drinks. Arinsal connects with the Pal and La Massana ski areas (40 miles of quiet,wide, improver-friendly slopes) and the ski school has UK instructors.
BEST FOR: Food-lovers.
BOOK IT: Seven nights from £434 per person, half-board, at Hotel Xalet Besoli. crystalski.co.uk
Meribel France
WHY? It's at the centre of the Trois Vallees-the world's biggest ski area,with 370 miles of piste (滑雪道) — yet remains pleasingly relaxed for newcomers,with baby slopes at Altiport.
BEST FOR: Confident explorers.
BOOK IT: Seven nights' sole occupancy (单独居住) at Chalet Aline for £7,884 (£986 per person,sleeping eight), all-inclusive.skiworld.co.uk
Ellmau, Austria
WHY? A little village with a big beginner area, plus the Hartkaiserbahn gondola (缆车车厢). It connects to places including Soll, Scheffau, Westendorf and Hopfgarten Ellmau, whose slopes are unlikely to make people scared.
BEST FOR: Families.
BOOK IT: Seven nights at Hotel Claudia from E909 per person, half-board.inghams.co.uk
Villard, France
WHY?An uncrowded place to learnwith historic buildings and good food.Villard/Correncon has two base areas connected with easy runs, plus livelier options and two beginner areas for children.
BEST FOR: Adventure-lovers.
BOOK IT: Seven nights in Le Splendid apartment from £1,020 (£204 per person, five sharing), including Eurotunnel crossings.peakretreats.co.uk
