Best beginner ski resorts in Europe, from Courchevel to Cervinia

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Cervinia is one of Italy's highest resorts Where to stay Inghams has seven nights’ chalet board at Chalet Hotel Dragon in Cervinia from £999pp, including flights and transfers, departing 18 January. open image in gallery Ski at altitude in Alpe d'Huez Where to stay Neilson has a week’s chalet board at the Chalet Hotel Escapade from £779pp, including flights and transfers, departing 4 January. open image in gallery La Plagne has a big choice of nursery slopes Staying there Alpine Elements has a week’s chalet board at Chalet Capella in Plagne 1800 from £776pp, including flights and transfers, for a 5 January departure. open image in gallery Saas Fee offers high, snowsure slopes Staying there Inghams has a week’s self-catering at Allalin Apartments from £665pp departing 4 January, including flights and rail transfers from Zurich.