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26.11
2024
Advice and tips
Mild temperatures, radiant sunshine and big blue skies: the perfect mix for an easy start on the slopes. Whether you're 4 or 60, in spring you can discover the pleasures of skiing without having to suffer from the cold, and on soft snow warmed by the sun's rays. An ideal season with nothing but advantages!
1. The weather: heat on the slopes
It's always easier to learn to ski when the weather's nice and mild! With the mercury rising in March and the sun wrapping its warmth around us in spring, it's great fun to learn to ski, without having to worry about the weather. Technical, breathable clothing (the ideal combo: thermal top and shorts + fleece + waterproof jacket and pants) is the key to freer gliding and longer time on the slopes!
2. Snow: soft thanks to spring sunshine
In spring, the mountain ranges enjoy beautiful snow heights and optimal opening of the slopes. Perfectly groomed playgrounds for all types of skiers, from the most challenging runs to beginners' areas. Warmed by the sun's rays during the day, the snow is soft enough to cushion a poorly negotiated turn or loss of balance. Go for it without fear: a soft cushion will welcome your buttocks if your stop is not yet under control!
3. The sun: to fill up on vitamins
What better way to combine learning and tanning? Skiing in spring is the only way to learn the basics of snowploughing under azure skies and tint your smiling face pink. The sun's rays guarantee a considerable supply of vitamin D, which is excellent for bone and skeletal health, as well as protecting the immune system. But don't forget this season's must-have accessories: sun cream before hitting the slopes and sunglasses (or goggles) with a sun protection factor suited to the mountain sun.
4. Calm: more fluidity on the slopes
When you start skiing, you're often afraid of yourself (because you lack control), but also of other skiers who brush past you or hurtle down the slopes. Unlike the Christmas and February vacations, when the greatest concentration of skiers is on the slopes all day, spring is a time when ski areas enjoy a more fluid flow. Fewer people on the slopes means greater safety for beginners, but also less waiting at the lifts. A season when learning to ski goes hand in hand with relaxation!
5. Printemps des Montagnes: learning at low prices
Spring is the perfect time to take lessons without breaking the bank. Resorts and the French Ski School are offering reduced rates for adults, free lessons for children and a host of great deals on learning to ski.
Photo credit: © Luka Leroy - Les 2 Alpes
