With high altitude skiing, reliable snow conditions and easy access to nursery slopes, students can spend more time developing their skills and enjoying their first experience on the mountain.

There are 160km of pistes across 90 runs, the resort offers plenty of opportunities for skiers to develop their confidence while exploring a diverse mountain landscape.

Combined with a friendly village atmosphere and excellent facilities for school groups, Valmeinier is an ideal destination for introducing young skiers to the sport

The skiing itself suits all levels, but it’s especially popular with intermediates thanks to long, flowing blue and red runs that stretch through the trees and out onto expansive glacier views. More confident skiers can head higher for steeper terrain and off-piste options, often with fresh powder between snowfall cycles due to the altitude.

One of the standout features is how easy it is to cover serious mileage in a day, especially when linked with La Plagne to form the Paradiski area. Add in modern lift systems, lively après-ski in the villages, and that mix of forested lower runs with wide alpine bowls higher up, and Les Arcs delivers a varied, fast-moving ski experience that feels big, open, and full of variety.