Answer a few questions — budget, level, month, kids, après-ski — and get matching beginner-friendly ski resorts from 30+ destinations.
Results are based on our resort database with approximate figures. Always check official resort websites for current opening dates and prices.
Each resort in our resort guides has ratings for beginners, families, après-ski and snow reliability, a price level and a month-by-month season profile. The finder removes resorts that are closed in your month or over your budget, then ranks the rest by how well they match what you told us.
The best ski resorts for complete beginners in Europe, Japan and North America — gentle slopes, great ski schools, easy lifts and good value.
Month-by-month ski season calendar for 30+ resorts in Europe, Japan and North America — see when each resort opens, peaks and closes.
Estimate the cost of your ski holiday: lift passes, rental, lessons, accommodation, food and travel for adults and kids, with presets for 12 destinations.