School ski trips may seem like a daunting experience for young students, but a well-organised getaway can actually become an enthralling excursion for new skiers. If most of the students in your class are beginners to snow sports, why not consider a customised experience in one of the many ski resorts that cater to newbies? In this article, we share the best destinations for an athletic trip with youngsters.
La Plagne
This resort boasts excellent ski schools and specially marked areas for beginners in each of its main villages, making it a perfect choice for novices. The instructors help your students learn the best skills quite quickly, which allow youngsters to enjoy their adventurous excursion even more.
Ellmau
With eight beginner slopes located on the village’s pastures, skiers can enjoy picturesque views of the snow-embellished scenery while they learn the sport. Children are trained in the special ‘Kinderland’ area, which has less challenging routes and a range of refreshment stops. To make it even magical, they arrive in the area by the enthralling Kirchbichl lift.
Breckenridge
This resort offers several beginner runs to choose from and the enthusiastic instructors make the sport a fun learning experience for children. Halfway up this mountain you can enjoy spectacular views of the greenery below. For a truly unforgettable experience, students can head to the Riperoo Forest where they can follow arrows between trees, over bridges and through igloos.
Levi
This is a good option for school ski trips because it offers a variety of fells, rather than high peaks, to start from. To add to this, the resort has a fun family area which includes many pistes, warming fire pits and different resting points where students can relax after a skiing adventure.
Meribel
Young learners can choose to learn the sport from the wide range of schools available in this resort. They will benefit from the English-speaking instructors and visitors who frequent the area, and they will also enjoy the dedicated areas reserved for first-timers, such as the three ZEN Zones.
Planning School Ski Trips
To make a school ski trip a hassle-free experience for everyone, it is best to delegate the task of organising the tour to a team of professionals. Choose a specialised educational travel tour operator to make the arrangements for your visit so that you can make the most of your class’s time in your chosen ski resort.
A sporty educational trip is the best way to encourage students to explore their athletic abilities. With so many resorts catering to younger skiers, there is no dearth of options to choose from… and it is also the perfect opportunity for children to make new friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime.
John Gardiner is the Managing Director of The School Travel Company, a tour operator specialising in educational trips in destinations all over the world. If you’d like help organising school ski trips, cultural tours in Europe or exciting UK day trips, this company will work with you to design bespoke outings to suit the needs of your students.
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