Learn to Ski and More at La Tania Ski Resort

If you're entertaining the idea of skiing for the first time, you might not be sure where to start looking for that first, perfect winter holiday. Rest assured that an experience at a La Tania ski resort in the French Alps can be the ideal introduction to the world of winter sports. With a little diligence, skiing is an activity that can be picked up after just a few lessons by all the family. In no time at all you'll be enjoying this relaxing and invigorating sport. Taking the first step

To those who haven’t yet mastered the skills, skiing can look fast, dangerous or even scary. But at the excellent La Tania ski resort, skilled instructors have been enjoying the art of skiing for many years and are ready and able to pass on their knowledge to first-timers. Although many slopes at La Tania are designed for the more advanced skier, there are plenty of smaller ones to start on, with or without a guide. No matter one’s age, it can be most useful to enrol in a class, however, especially if attempting the sport for the first time. Schools often offer brush-up classes to those who may not have skied for a while or those who simply want to improve.

Look into various schools

The La Tania ski resort schools offer beginner courses that are great for younger children to experience while parents hit the slopes. Intermediate classes offer instruction to guests who can ski a little, but who want to take on more professional and technical moves. But classes are not just for newcomers – school in the resort have advanced options as well, to teach methods like mogul skiing, skiing in glades and downhill racing. Reserve plenty of time for classes as well as days for free skiing to practice your skills.

Alternatives to traditional skiing

La Tania ski resort is not just an exclusive playground for skiers however. Visitors not so inclined to go skiing can simply admire the stunning mountainous views and enjoy a plethora of other exciting activities as well. For instance, you can sample some cross-country skiing, which can actually be a little tamer and easier to pick up during a holiday. Or perhaps you'd be interested in trying a different type of sport like snowboarding around some of the exclusive parks and trails. There are plenty of lessons available for novice and first time snowboarders. It had been likened to surfing more than skiing, but it is a thrill to learn, especially in the scenic French Alps.

Danielle Hodges is the Marketing Manager for Ski Amis, a specialist ski travel agency and booking service offering bonded holidays staying in catered or self catered chalets in La Tania ski resort and other fantastic destinations. For a luxury or good-value skiing holiday and the best catered chalets call Ski Amis.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.