My first time on snow! Bareges not a bad place to learn.
Main concern was trying to avoid running into ski school tots, but the instructors seemed quite competent.
Occasional queues at lifts but not long. Staff were V helpful, occasional miserable one but you get that everywhere. Lifts quite easy.
No snow forecast while we were there but the artificial snow was OK, best to go early when forecast was warm to avoid the slushy stuff later - which for beginners was OK - great place to explore using both sides of the mountain. Loads of restaurants/bars on runs.
Ski buses run from local towns to the slopes, but car parks were well organised and free.
Exceptionally good first aid/air ambulance cover. Remember to add insurance (assurance) to your lift pass payment to cover for SOS recovery.
Will go again!