If you’ve never skied before, the prospect can seem daunting. There’s so much to think about, from equipment to lessons and lift passes, not to mention food, accommodation and travel.

If you’re a beginner, the trick is to make life as easy as possible. That means choosing a country like France, where snow conditions are good, and where ski holidays offer a wide range of runs for skiers of all levels. (Especially important if you’re travelling with more experienced skiers.)

When it comes to accommodation, you may find ski chalets make a more relaxing base for your trip, since they are more comfortable and homely for when you’re not on the slopes. Find out how close any chalets you consider are to the pistes, and how you will get to the lifts each day.

If you’ve not been on a pair of skis before, you’ll need lessons, and it’s important that you are kitted out with the right equipment. So choose an operator who can sort everything out for you, and hire rather than buy in the first instance.

At the Chalet Experience, we have superb quality catered chalets in France, and can offer you the perfection introduction to ski-ing. Not only can we answer any question you might have, but we can organise everything for you. We recommend five half-day lessons for beginners, and can arrange this as well as a discounted lift pass, and ski, boots and pole hire.