Skiing rentals areas and lessons France

Les amis de la neige propose a day of orienteering on downhill or cross-country skis or orienteering on snowshoes in a friendly atmosphere... So, get on your skis! The health situation and the fact that gatherings are still limited have forced many towns to cancel or postpone their events, so check with the tourist offices or town halls.

Price: 8 €.

Distance:5 km.

Departure :at 9:30 am in Chabanon.

Difficulty:easy.

In this family-run boutique, you can come and rent your ski equipment with complete peace of mind, whether you're with friends or the whole family. You'll be pleasantly greeted by a team of mountain sports professionals who will advise you perfectly on finding the right equipment for you. Through their advice, they also share their love of the Valley with you. And if you're in the mood for shopping, let yourself be tempted by the clothing collection, which has something for everyone: skiers, snowboarders and hikers, with exclusive items to suit all tastes.

Put on your lifejacket and let's go! To supervise you: a team of enthusiasts, including Stephan the manager, a true child of water skiing, are waiting to share their love of water sports with you. Whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll be able to indulge in the joys of parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and towed buoys. There's something for every taste, level and age, from 4 years upwards. Book online

The ski area of Les Houches/Saint-Gervais is one of the ski areas of the Chamonix Valley. Below 2,000 meters, it's mainly forest terrain, but it's also a technical area where our national teams come to train and where major international competitions are held (notably on the famous "Verte des Houches", a World Cup downhill). Whether you're a family or a fun-loving skier, you'll enjoy the thrills and spills of the Mont-Blanc Massif in this superb area.

Located 7 km from Gap, at an altitude of 1,250 m, on the RN85 or "Route Napoleon", the Bayard plateau is a major sports and tourist attraction. In winter, 50 km of Nordic trails allow you to skate and classic ski all over the plateau. In the summer, two health courses of 3.5 km and 6 km surround the 18-hole golf course - par 72 of 6,025 m - which offers a real relaxing setting between forests and pastures. Catering and accommodation on site all year round.

Do you know the ski resort of Prabouré? It is located in the Forez mountains, more exactly on the Forez ridges, only 30 km from Ambert. With a departure at the foot of the slopes at an altitude of 1,285 meters, visitors will find pleasure in traversing the wooded landscapes on cross-country skis or snowshoes (40 km, 6.5 of which are marked out for snowshoes), while downhill enthusiasts will take one of the 8 downhill ski slopes and one of the 2 lifts. A toboggan run and facilities are available for the youngest. The resort offers a wide range of activities for the whole family to have fun and spend time together, whatever the season and at any age. The youngest will be able to discover the secrets of nature on the Barefoot Trail, play treasure hunter and have fun on the inflatable structures. The Parc des Filets Enchantés, accessible from 3 years old, allows an unusual and playful walk in the middle of the trees. After the Devalkart, older children can now race down the slopes in a Mountain-Kart, the Formula 1 of the mountains. Also on the program: a little tour on a downhill scooter to discover the slopes in a different way and to experience new sensations on the way down, a tour on the giant zip line (the highest in the Massif Central!), a Rando-Ferrata (500 m of secure course in the Ronzier rocks), an orienteering course and a visit to the Prabourix cave to play speleologist... A day full of activities and sensations!

Artouste is a wilderness resort par excellence, distinguished both by its slopes winding through fir trees and its magical setting facing the Pyrenees National Park. This authentic, unspoilt setting offers majestic views of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. The resort is open from late December to mid-March, depending on snow conditions. It is advisable to enquire a few days beforehand about snow conditions and available runs. The ski area offers 18 runs spread over 150 hectares, including 1 black run, 5 red runs, 9 blue runs and 3 green runs. There are also 11 lifts, including a gondola, 3 chairlifts and 6 drag lifts. A freestyle area with snowpark, halfpipe and snowcross track is available, as is a high-altitude restaurant. The Séous lift extends the ski area to 2 red runs, Gypaète and Génépi. In the Soussouéou sector, a blue run, La Raillère, offers a descent with a vertical drop of 300 meters and a length of over 600 meters. In addition, the downhill run for snowboarders and skiers offers impressive speeds. The beginners' area is equipped with a carpet for all skiers, offering a breathtaking view of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. Access is by gondola ticket, and a toboggan run is also accessible via this carpet. Ski instructors are available for beginners or those wishing to progress with a guide.

A mountain peak between 1,500 and 1,700 m with 360-degree panoramic views. Easily accessible by car or public transport in season, just 20 minutes from the center of Annecy, the Semnoz resort offers a privileged natural setting for skiers and hikers. This medium-altitude resort boasts a varied, affordable ski area with 18 alpine runs, 1 freestyle snowpark and 35 km of cross-country ski trails in 3 sectors (forest, petit plateau, grand plateau). Signposted walks and other activities in summer and winter.

France's longest indoor ski slope, Snowworld has everything you need to experience the pleasures of winter sports, whatever the season! A 100 m long beginners' slope and a 620 m long run, all 35 m wide. Come and ski, snowboard, toboggan and even float down the snow-covered slopes. New evening passes even let you ski after work at a special rate. All the equipment you need is available for hire. Catering and drinks on site.

You will find nearly one hundred activities arranged from 1.20 meters to 25 meters high in the green jungle of Lioran. A course has been specially designed for toddlers - 1 m minimum. This set of aerial games: zip lines, bridges, lianas, can be practiced in complete safety with family, friends or colleagues. You just have to adapt your course to your physical level and your apprehension threshold. If you feel like it, or if you are still in the mood, you can try bungee jumping from a big tree.

The downhill ski area covers the village of Grand-Bornand and the high-altitude hamlet of Chinaillon. Lifts leave from Le Lachat (lower village or Grand-Bornand) and from La Floria and Le Maroly (upper village or Chinaillon). Accessible by TandemSki, a wheelchair adapted for people with reduced mobility and driven by a qualified instructor. Don't hesitate to extend your ski pass to the Aravis ski area, with the resorts of La Clusaz, Manigod and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (211 km of pistes), where ski-bus connections are available throughout the day. You can buy your ski pass online, without waiting. New snow sports enthusiasts are not forgotten either, with the SnowparkGB regularly ranked as one of France's top facilities. You can record your run on the VideoparkKGB (Airbag) video zone and view it at the park hut or on your cell phone. Downhill enthusiasts can take to the Dénivel'Maxx, a 3 km non-stop descent with a 1,100 m vertical drop. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the Charmieux chairlift is in operation and the slope is lit up from 5pm to 9pm for night-time descents. New sensations on skis, yooner, paret, snow-coot, véloski and fatbike! The Rosay site is ideal for beginners, with a world-record 230 m-long, fully-covered Alpage Express carpet for a wide range of descents. Don't miss the superb Grandborama gondolas, like a contemporary art gallery suspended in mid-air.

Ecological, economical and 100% practical, Skimania is still the best way to get to the resorts of the Alps. With Skimania, you can take the metro to one of the 7 departure points in the Lyon metropolitan area and be whisked away to the snowy peaks in a Grand Tourisme coach. Skimania will provide you with a ski pass and a breakfast snack. Head for the finest resorts - Alpe d'Huez, Chamrousse, Courchevel, La Clusaz, La Plagne, Les 7 Laux, Les Arcs, Les Saisies, Méribel, Tignes and Valmorel - in the best conditions.

Above Auzat and Vicdessos, it is by a winding road that you will reach this small Sport Nature resort at the foot of Montcalm. One of the most convivial of the department, far from the spirit of competition. You almost feel at home. It is possible to combine two sporting activities by going from the spatulas to the stirrup with weekends of skiing and horse riding. 4 ski lifts, 6 trails including 2 green 2 red 2 blue summarize the whole circuit of 7km. Children's area.

Alpine skiing in the Contamines-Hauteluce area is possible thanks to the 25 ski lifts located between 1,200 and 2,500 meters of altitude, giving access to 48 runs over 120 km. 3 secured Xzones dedicated to new glides. This ski area is part of the larger Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area. For Nordic skiing, 23 km of groomed and marked trails (paying), on the classified site of Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge. In the summer, beautiful hikes or mountain bike rides.

The Mauselaine ski area offers a 9-kilometer snowshoe trail open to all. This marked trail first crosses the tobogganing area before entering the forest, temporarily following the track that links up with the Bas-Rupt Nordic area. Other snowshoe trails are also accessible, with maps available from the Gérardmer tourist office. During vacation periods and at weekends, shuttles are available from the town to take you to the starting point of the trails and snowshoe circuit.

The Cirque du Lys ski area, one of two attached to the Cauterets resort, boasts the highest snowfall in the French Pyrenees. Offering 36 km of runs at altitudes between 1,730 and 2,450 meters, it features a wide variety of itineraries, served by 13 lifts. Accessible in 12 minutes by the Lys gondola, the heart of the resort houses a ski school, a snow garden and a high-altitude restaurant. The 20 runs include challenging descents, a slalom run and a renowned snowpark.

A company whose name is intertwined with the history of mountaineering, and above all the best address to find qualified and passionate guides. Because of overcrowding, ropes without certified professional guides become risky. Calling on these experienced guides is therefore a guarantee of safety. Some multi-day ski tours are for experienced skiers and the ascent of Mont Blanc cannot be improvised, a real physical and technical preparation is necessary. Hiking, climbing, snowboarding, heli-skiing, snowshoeing, tour of Mont Blanc, many packages are offered, for all levels, summer and winter: TMB (Tour du Mont-Blanc) in 5 days with an option to carry a bag; the mountains and wonders of the Aosta Valley in 6 days; more affordable, for families, the Chamonix Valley in five days; an introduction to mountaineering in three days, etc. With almost two centuries of history (it was created in 1821), the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has become a true legend. The mountain house, which also houses the French Ski School and the Cham'Aventure company, offers a free information point, the Office de Haute Montagne. Three weather reports are posted here every day, just like at the neighboring tourist office: always highly recommended before any outing, on any terrain, even if it is considered easy. An office is also open during the season in Argentière.

Winter: at the gates of the Vercors highlands, the site of Herbouilly offers an ideal departure for lovers of pristine nature and large spaces. Cross-country skiing and easy access to the slopes of the Nordic area of Villard-de-Lans Corrençon, in all, close to 130 kilometres of marked slopes! A record form. Ski school at 04 76 95 19 00. Summer: in the summer sun, there are also many activities: Mountain biking, hiking…

Small but known as the longest ski run in the Vosges, the Schlumpf resort is acclaimed for its friendliness, mulled wine and simplicity. Very popular with thrill seekers, the resort (municipal management) is run by volunteers! Passionate, they spend their weekends maintaining the piste and the lifts, always taking care of the skiers. Another delight: the arrival at the top (1,012 m) is a great reward: the view is unforgettable.

30 minutes from downtown Grenoble, the Montagnes de Lans ski area offers a splendid setting for skiing in the heart of the Vercors Regional Park. The resort, oriented towards new glides, offers a wide variety of terrains. At 4 km from the village, accessible by free shuttles, the ski area offers 26 runs for all levels. In the heart of the village, the Parc de loisirs de l'Aigle allows you to try the pleasures of sledding. Incredible viewpoint overlooking the Grenoble agglomeration.