Pick of the pistes 2006

Converted farmhouse Chalet Trafalgar is a cosy place to relax before hitting the Tignes après-ski scene
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As well as slopes galore for beginners, the French resort of Tignes also has more challenging runs for advanced boarders

If three days of lessons during your snowy excursion don't convince you of the joys of boarding, one tour operator is offering an £80 refund on your tuition fee

Pick of the pistes 2006

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17 JANUARY 2006
Board games, France
Fancy trying your hand at something new this year? Then give snowboarding a go. Best described as skateboarding on snow, it comes with a culture, clothing and language all of its own and is said to be easy to pick up. It’s also perfect for streamlining waists, hips and thighs!

The French resort of Tignes has slopes galore for beginners, as well as more challenging runs for advanced boarders. Stay at cosy converted farmhouse Chalet Trafalgar, just a stone’s throw from the slopes, where you can share your thrills and spills with up to 11 other holidaymakers.

If you don’t fall in love with the sport after three days of lessons, one tour operator is offering an £80 refund on the tuition fee. And if you do ask for your money back, nearby Tignes Les Brevieres has plenty of bars and boutiques in which to spend it.

REPORT BY TOBY DANOS