| The winter seasons are best enjoyed curled up in | | | | would be like to slide down the slopes. Of course, |
| front of the fireplace with a hot beverage | | | | there is a big difference between dry slope skiing and |
| (preferable hot chocolate, whipped cream and | | | | real skiing on snow, as often skiing in the mountains |
| marshmallows) and the television on watching old | | | | is not as smooth or flat as a dry slope. |
| movies. However, sometimes this can become boring, | | | | The runs in the mountains tend to be filled with deep |
| therefore, one way to get rid of the winter blues is | | | | holes, rocks, bumps and unevenness from previous |
| to go abroad for an active holiday (making the | | | | skiers. These can also form raised surfaces, which |
| freezing cold weather that much more bearable). | | | | could be good for more experienced to practise their |
| Keeping generally active on a regular basis keeps | | | | jumps. Beginners can take part in the famous Ski |
| your body's blood circulating, keeping you warm and | | | | Evolutif, which is Les Arcs very own ski school that |
| maintaining a stable contented mood. One good way | | | | uses short skis and easy meadow slides to help |
| of enjoying a winter holiday is to go skiing at one of | | | | beginners become accustomed to the skiing method. |
| your favourite destinations. Ski holidays are probably | | | | This method is also good for improving on balance, |
| one of the most popular forms of activity holidays, | | | | stability and practise on many nursery slopes. |
| keeping people fit whilst allowing to unwind and relax | | | | As well as skiing, beginners could even try their hand |
| abroad. One of the most famous ski resorts is Les | | | | at snowboarding, which is an experience that cannot |
| Arcs in France. | | | | be missed. Originally snowboarding were held for |
| Ski holidays in Les Arcs are so popular because of | | | | competitions. Now young people prefer to go |
| their multiple terrains that are suitable for skiers of all | | | | snowboarding and practise on some of the more |
| levels, including absolute beginners looking to go skiing | | | | challenging ski slopes off cliffs and mountains. |
| for the first time. Les Arcs was a purpose built resort | | | | Beginners will obviously feel intimidated by this, yet |
| to reduce the amount of walking and increase ski | | | | the thrill of trying out snowboarding challenges down |
| time. It became more popular for its continuous | | | | nursery slopes is incomparable. Les Arcs offers a |
| snowfalls and long challenging runs. Experts enjoy | | | | wide variety of displays and skiing opportunities, |
| trying out their unpredictable bumpy slopes and | | | | making it a top choice for skiing holidays. |
| off-piste challenges. | | | | Part of the skiing experience in Les Arcs is about |
| For e beginner considering their ski holidays in Les | | | | enjoying the mountain scenery, as well sampling the |
| Arcs will need to book their own instructor and gain | | | | diverse terrains and varying hills, beginners can enjoy |
| some experience on the dry slopes before jumping in | | | | the modern nightlife culture and visit the local |
| the deep end. Even though there are a number of | | | | markets. Locals are generally very friendly and offer |
| simple terrains for beginners to practise on, it is | | | | great deals on locally produced foods. |
| always a good idea to get a good feel of what it | | | | |