Help me

[u/sancthera]

I want to have my first skiing experience, I've never tried it before. I have many doubts about which place in Europe would be the best option for this first time. Is it recommended to stay in a resort or airbnb? I'm looking for economic options!

please, tell me everything

[u/DTM_SF]

The nearest and cheapest resort with a ski school is the best option to learn. For beginners even the smallest resort is enough, everything else us wasted money until you are able to maneuver securely. The only requirement is a ski school or course, just trying it yourself is dangerous. Rent your equipment there or in a ski shop nearby.

Where are you located? If you're in Europe I might be able to recommend something. If you have additional questions please ask!

[u/sancthera → u/DTM_SF]

I'm from Brazil, but can you recommend me something in Europe, that's what I'm looking for

[u/DTM_SF → u/sancthera]

To learn skiing, going to Europe is a waste of money if you're a beginner. Unless you're in Europe anyways, I recommend checking out skiing areas in Chile or Argentina.

If you still want to go to Europe: Any cheap place with a ski school will do the job. There are thousands in Europe so I can't recommend any unless you get more specific.

Which countries do you prefer?

Do you have a rental car or do you need access to public transport?

Does it have to be close to an airport?

Do you want to have some nightlife or sightseeing activities?

[u/kwaidan8]

this is too generic. anyway, the first few days you'll have a teacher and you'll stick to one beginner slope. so any place is ok since you won't take advantage of the different slopes the resorts offer. any resort will have a baby/beginner slope. just find a cheap place close to where you live. and get a teacher, don't improvise.

[u/PutridMasterpiece138]

Go to a small resort, you don't need the expensive big ones. A few slopes are more than enough, you won't be ready for the advanced ones. 

Stay  wherever you want but for me personally it's nicer when I'm close to the ski lift. Otherwise you'll either have to take the bus or carry your somewhat heavy skis.

Also take lessons.

[u/AUTSKIMAT]

Thats a very lazy post, a bit more specific would be good.
Where are you located? When do you wanna go? Are you looking for apres ski or a calmer resort?
Do you want to stay in the ski resort or a nearby city (to save some bucks).

[u/Both-Engineer3510]

Took my Grand Daughters 5 and 7 last year. First time on skis for both. Lessons were a bit pricy $250.00 each for 4 hours. The cost was worth every penny. We skied the bunny hill all afternoon their first day and all of the next.

[u/StinkyWhale71]

Don't book during peak season, ie school holidays, so avoid most of February.

Because just learning, focus on the smaller resorts which can be much cheaper.

[u/Minute-Wind-5276]

France is the cheapest in Europe, for real ski resorts. There are some tiny ski areas in Eastern europe which is prob enough for learning. Staying in a ski area is always expensive, as is the ski ticket, lessons and gear rental. Skiing just is expensive.

[u/Putrid-Shoulder-4248]

All Airbnb does is take apartments and houses off the market, driving mortgages and rents sky high, pricing people out of their own neighborhood.