Skiing rentals areas and lessons France

Accessible by funicular from the Grésivaudan valley directly to the Petites Roches plateau in summer. Playground, sports activities, workshops, shows... In winter, you'll need to come by car to enjoy this human-scale ski resort. 5 ski lifts and a dozen runs - including 5 very pleasant red runs in the forest - provide fun for all the family on the slopes of the Chartreuse. Fun area at Col de Marcieu.

The International Ski School, accredited by the French Ministry of Sports, has 95 schools in France, Switzerland and Italy, offering ski, snowboard, skwal and Telemark lessons. Lessons, given by ENSA-trained instructors, are available from Sunday to Friday, mornings for skiing and afternoons for snowboarding, starting at the top of Le Signal. Private lessons, on or off piste, and private days with an instructor are also available.

Situated at an altitude of around 1,000 meters, just 3 km from the village, the small family resort of Plateau de la Verrerie offers a wide range of winter activities. You can rent skis, snowshoes and sledges on site. The resort has four ski runs, ranging from 1.8 km to 7.5 km, with different levels of difficulty. Two snowshoe trails of over 4 km are also available, offering walks through the heart of the forest.

Chalmazel is the perfect place to enjoy a wide range of fun activities with family and friends. First of all, we're seduced by the beautiful panorama at the top of the slopes: a breathtaking view of Mont-Blanc. In winter, we enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as tobogganing and snowscooting. The summer season invites us to enjoy mountain biking and hiking trails, as well as disc golf (you have to put a Frisbee in a basket).

As part of the Portes du Soleil area, Châtel's connection to the Swiss ski area is fairly easy. The Châtel ski area itself offers 41 lifts opening onto 45 pistes located between 1200 and 2200m. Two snowparks will delight freestyle enthusiasts. The free shuttles, for all and even in the evening, allow easy access to the slopes. 60 km of Nordic slopes linked with the resorts of La Chapelle and Abondance, sledging, ski joëring and pedestrian-snowshoe circuits including two educational trails.

Polemik Park is the perfect place for you. The Ski ski resort and the Polemik association have been available for six years as a snow and an boardercross, accessible to all. Come and refine, discover the sense of freestyle or simply enjoy the right mood. Many modules are available, and a recreational area including music, picnic tables and barbecues has been set up.

Quiksilver was born in Australia in 1970. At the base, it's a mixed surf brand, and for girls with Roxy. There is a wide range of products for clothing, but also for ski, snowboard, surfing and skating equipment.

In Salzburg, the brand was born in 1955 with a specialty: skiing. Lamarque earns its reputation on its technical qualities and introduces nanotechnology in some of its models. Today you can find ski products, ski shoes, accessories. What to equip for freeride, racing…

Paganella is a ski and snowboard portal where you can find photos and videos but also ski resorts and useful information on weather and snow and ski tests.

Starting from Saint-Gervais, take to the air in the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area. 400 km of pistes in the most beautiful mountain scenery in the Alps, an area linking 6 resorts and 4 ski areas between 850 and 2,353 meters above sea level. Skiing for all levels! In summer, the lifts provide easy access to high-altitude trails for hiking, with 180 km of marked trails, and mountain biking.

Located at an average altitude of 1,200 metres, the Meygal ski area is a real playground for the whole family. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skier, you'll find the pleasure of skiing in the heart of unspoilt nature, with 44 km of cross-country trails. For lovers of tranquillity and contact with nature, nine kilometers of trails are specially dedicated to snowshoeing, close to the starting point of the ski trails.

" That the mountain is beautiful "… How to contradict Jean Ferrat in front of the spectacular spectacle of his snowy landscapes? Enjoy your eyes with a beautiful silhouette, and leave for a cross-country skiing in the ardéchoises mountains! The town of Sainte-Eulalia has a modest but very valuable Nordic space, ideal for small budgets. And as a result, all of its cross-country ski slopes, snowshoes and luge are groomed and maintained voluntarily: you will therefore only have to finance your equipment, if necessary.

Tariff: free rental of equipment (skis + shoes) from 8 € per adult and per day, 5 € per child.

Distance: from 2,5 to 10 km.

Difficulty: easy to find.

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

Whether it's raining, selling, or snowing, physical training is all year round! If the motivation is not always high in winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoes can be excellent activities to give you a boost! The northern area of Beuil-les Launes, situated between 1500 and 2011 metres above sea level, has 25 kilometres of cross-country ski runs, divided into three tracks of various difficulties. The less trained will be able to embark on the trail of Sagne, while the experienced skiers will enjoy the two red tracks: those of Cumba Clava and the Saint John Plateau. As for walkers, rest assured that they are not left behind. The Beuil station also offers two marked and dammés circuits; We advise you in particular the Discovery itinerary, about two hours.

Tariff: from € 8,60 per adult per day, € 4,60 per child; snowshoes: free access.

Distance: :: 1 km; Cumba Clava and Saint John Plateau: 12 km; blue route Discovery: 4,3 km.

Difficulty: very easy (green) to difficult (red).

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

Hameau hamlet, Estenc is located at the source of the Var, between 1780 and 1850 metres of altitude. Its area of Nordic skiing stretches over 11 kilometres, offering the curious de the opportunity to try the joys of cross-country skiing without sweating blood and water. The Xivth National Park is located in the Beau National Park on a well-groomed and well-signposted route. How do we not taste the exercise in winter in the face of the so grandiose picture of snowy landscapes, still virgin from all human beings?

Tariff: free.

Distance: 11 km of tracks.

Difficulty: from very easy to difficult.

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

If the Upper Garonne lends itself particularly well to the summer hike, it is the ski that is at the honor in winter! The Peyragudes ski area is the largest in the department, offering the amateurs of nearly 1500 hectares of pristine snow over two valleys. This is an ideal situation, unfortunately not accessible to many financially. But rest assured, the station has a northern area free of access. Take advantage of its 15 kilometers (not traced) to taste the pleasure of the snowshoe, and even why not cross-country skiing!

Tariff: free; 5 to 7 € per day for the rental of snowshoes and sticks.

Distance: 15 km.

Difficulty: Very easy in snowshoes, a little more complex in cross-country skiing.

The Grandvaux Nordic ski area comprises four village resorts: Nanchez, Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux, Saint-Pierre Trémontagne and Lac des Rouges Truites. A variety of winter activities await you in the heart of nature. Whether you opt for a cross-country ski tour, a fast descent, skating or snow tubing, each resort offers its own area of expertise! After your outdoor adventures, warm up with a delicious fondue!

The two resorts of Font-Romeu and Pyrénées 2000 offer you more than 110 kilometers of marked and traced Nordic ski trails. Thanks to the quality of its snow and its facilities, the area is popular with the greatest athletes, who come to train there. However, rest assured, there is something for everyone: before becoming a great champion, you can already progress on green, blue and red trails. Pleasant hikes in summer.

Cross-country skiing awaits you in the picturesque setting of Chaudeyrol, about ten kilometers from Les Estables (in the direction of Saint-Front from the village of Les Estables). The site offers five snow-covered runs, including a blue-level run that takes you close to Lac Saint-Front. Less crowded than the Mezenc, Chaudeyrac is ideal for those seeking solitude and tranquillity.

No Limits specializes in the purchase or rental of high altitude equipment. For skiing, snowboarding, hiking, or climbing, you will need the advice of these professionals to launch you into the mountains. The ski jacket, the boots, the helmet must be particularly adapted to each one. Regularly, all the latest products are presented in order to delight the ferocious appetite of the passionate. The heart of the mountain is mainly skiing, but the store also offers a range dedicated to skateboarding.

Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest in the world. It includes 12 resorts linked between France and Switzerland, which offers you 600 km of skiing! From the resort-village of Les Gets, you can ski to Les Gets-Morzine and the Portes du Soleil. The domain offers many slopes, from the most technical to the most adapted for beginners. The area is wooded and the landscapes are breathtaking.

Altipiani is a sporting goods store located in Corte. They offer a wide range of products, such as sports bras, cycling T-shirts, books and topo guides. The store also offers services such as drive-through and delivery. Altipiani is also a mountain agency specializing in the organization and supervision of nature sports activities such as climbing, electric biking, hiking and canyoning. They use a disinfectant specially adapted to sports equipment to ensure the safety of their clients. What's more, Altipiani is committed to respecting the environment by supporting environmental protection associations and working with socially and environmentally responsible companies.

The Domaine des Dieux de Nistos is a true paradise for cross-country skiers. Eight different itineraries wind their way through the mountain, offering exceptional panoramic views of the Pic du Midi, the peaks of Haute-Garonne and Ariège, and the border peaks of the Luchonnais. With levels of difficulty ranging from green to black, the routes vary from two to ten kilometers. For keen hikers, there are also trails for walking and snowshoeing.

The vast Grand Tourmalet ski area brings together two ski resorts, Barèges and La Mongie, offering a total of over 69 ski runs. Cross-country skiers are not left out, thanks to the Barèges Nordic area. A 14-kilometre route allows cross-country skiers to enjoy the snow-covered landscape. Payolle and the Lienz plateau also offer a variety of circuits, suitable for both snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.

The Nordique Nordic area features five cross-country skiing trails or Nordic skiing. Marked but not groomed, these circuits range from 2,5 kilometres to 8 kilometres, which makes it possible to do several in the same day. The departure takes place at the parking lot of the Dit, where there is also a toboggan track and two snowshoe circuits of 3 km and 6,5 km. These circuits are maintained by volunteers who carry out the tracks marking the tracks from the first snow.

Tariff: free.

Duration: from 1 h.

Difficulty: .

The Northern Domain Oh! Jura consists of three stations: Cheese, Bellefontaine and Longchaumois. Nordic ski enthusiasts will surely enjoy their happiness, thanks to the 190 kilometres of bottom tracks and 22 snowshoe hiking trails. With varying difficulty, the different loops explore the mountain chain and the Swiss border, alternating passages in forests and lakes. The impressive activity panel allows you to compose your program according to the time you have and your level by varying the pleasures.

Tariff: Cross-country ski package from € 7 for Cheese and from € 8 for Bellefontaine and Longchaumois.

Duration: from one hour.

Difficulty: the tracks range from a very easy (green) level to a very difficult (black) level.

The Gazon cross Ski Centre offers three Circuits in the form of free access loops: an easy (green) course of 3,5 km, a medium course (blue) of 7 km and a track for good skiers (red) 10 km. The opening of the tracks depends on the snow of the station. You can find information about the current state of snow (with a webcam live of tracks) on the site of the northern domain. A luge area and two snowshoe circuits from 1 h and 2 h 30 are also accessible from the station.

Tariff: free.

Duration: from one hour.

Difficulty: .

Whether you are looking for strong or traditional sensations in winter sports, the Beille resort has what you need. Nordic skiing enthusiasts can take advantage of the courses that strient the station, from the easy to experienced level. Those who want to try something new will be able to try downhill skiing within the Zone of Northern Evolution. You will then have to detach from the linear line to bypass bumps or try jumps and other slides. During the school holidays, "races for laughs" are organised every Saturday.

Tariff: from € 10,50 for the Day Pass.

Duration: free.

Difficulty: .

Situated at an altitude of 1,300 metres, Etang de Lers welcomes sports enthusiasts and mountain lovers in winter and summer alike. When the snow begins to cover the slopes, a vast Nordic area comes to life. A total of 25 kilometers of Nordic ski trails and 23 kilometers of snowshoe trails are marked out every year. A toboggan run and an orienteering course complete this family-friendly area. Dogs are allowed in the pedestrian area.

In summer, you can take advantage of the chairlifts to climb to the top of the Aiguilles de Chabrières to admire the view of the Serre-Ponçon lake and refresh your ideas. In winter, Réallon becomes an authentic winter sports resort on the balcony above the Serre-Ponçon lake with 30 km of downhill ski runs, 25 km of cross-country ski runs. Exceptional 100% natural toboggan run - La Ripaa - which allows you to slide down 600 m of slope over 4 km of a specially equipped track (reservation recommended). Strong sensations guaranteed!

This small resort is home to a few buildings, including an inn, a bar, an equipment rental company, etc. The Col de Rousset is appreciated by families, especially for its very affordable rates. It offers a vast and wild alpine ski area, with 29 trails and a Nordic area with 12 km of marked trails and 15 km of paths reserved for snowshoeing. Experienced sportsmen can even leave from the Rousset pass to cross the Vercors High Plateaux by ski touring. In summer, families are also welcome with multiple possibilities to spend a day in the mountains for a hike, a picnic or more. You can take the chairlift, go back down on a scooter, try your hand at drop bag or pumptrack, go tobogganing, play a series of free wooden games. New in 2022: the Explor Game with digital tablet (see at the tourist office) to discover the Vercors in a different way and to discover the Fabulous Mysteries of this fabulous massif. More than one animation and more than one reason to reach the Rousset pass and to pass this tunnel at the entrance (or the exit!) from which you have an exceptional aerial panorama on the Diois.

Have the green reflex: opt for the shuttle which can take you to the Col de Rousset from Crest, Saillans, Mirabel and Blacons, Espenel, Die and on the Vercors side from Vassieux, la Chapelle and Saint Agnan (and vice versa).

Located in the heart of a magnificent national forest, the hamlet of Lente and its Nordic ski trails are part of the Nordic area: Lente - Carri - Chaud Clapier and the alpine resort of Font d'Urle - Chaud Clapier is 7 km away. In winter, you can practice cross-country skiing on a 40 km area of marked and groomed trails. Snowshoeing is also possible. Before leaving for a loop, you can learn to ski on the starting lawn while the little ones go sledding. Summer: you can walk, ride a mountain bike or ride a horse on the trails through the woods and up to the ridges.

In the company of a mountain professional, you can discover the Beaufortain in snowshoes or cross-country skiing to meet an exceptional fauna and flora. And if the adventure is going to tempt you, Michel Bich, the former high-level ski rider in the background, the creator of Nature and Mountains almost 30 years ago, can take you much further. on cross-skis in Lapland or Nepal for a dream trekking.

In a magnificent setting, the Domaine Nordique du Bessat - Les Grands Bois offers 35 km of marked and secured trails for cross-country skiers from all over the region who benefit from a short but regular snow cover. In alternative (10 km) and in skating, an area that welcomes all skiers whatever their level. This area is also open to snowshoeing enthusiasts. Secure sledging area located at the Croix de Chaubouret.

The only ski resort in Haute-Saône! Situated at an altitude of 1,148 m, it is a great place for skiing, hiking and mountain biking. Access to this family domain is from Plancher-les-Mines. The alpine ski slopes are located between 950 and 1,148 metres above sea level and people with reduced mobility have access to a chair-slide. Nordic ski loops offer 23 kilometres of marked trails. In summer, cycling and walking tours, the Roll'herbe or a descent in buoys.

French craftsman since 1986. La Maison Joseph is the cocooning address with its slippers, charentaises, mules and socks made of pure sheep's wool. And if, like many inhabitants of the region, you go up to Luchon for a day of skiing, you can equip yourself at Les Accrocs du Ski: the store is 150 meters from the gondolas. Rental of ski equipment but also purchase of masks, gloves, hats, snow shovels, sledges, snowshoes... Smart services: online reservation and babysitting, very useful if you have travelled by bus or train.

The Col de Joux Plane, well known to cyclists, is transformed into a Nordic domain once the snow has fallen. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Giffre valley and the famous Mont-Blanc. For beginners or the most experienced, the domain offers 7 groomed trails, from green to red. A pedestrian and marked itinerary also allows beautiful walks, feet or snowshoes in the powder. The youngest will enjoy their exploits on the sledging track.

Known to all for over fifty years. Classified as an outdoor resort at an altitude of 1,100 metres at the top of the Monts de la Madeleine. Leisure park in summer, scooter tracks, tubing tracks, quads circuit, jumping tower, children's course in the trees, slide in the trees, large tyrolean traverse, tyrolean cascades, Skydive, X-Raycer and 3G Ejection. Winter resort, three ski lifts and a conveyor belt for beginners. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and snowboarding. Equipment rental and creperie. Ski school.

The Grande Motte glacier is a must-see, despite its seemingly small size. It rises to an altitude of 3,656m. Accessible in both winter and summer (late June to early August), this glacier offers a unique experience. Ski on almost eternal snow along the 20 kilometers of trails and 750 meters of vertical drop. The more adventurous can tackle the moguls or the snowpark, while mountain bikers can take the funicular back down to Val Claret.

It is sometimes considered "the balcony of the Pyrenees", do you know why? Go ahead and you will understand soon… Fort of its four slopes, the Skiable-Superbagnères ski area offers nature lovers and passionnés glisse a breathtaking panorama of the Luchon valley, the mythical peaks of the Maladeta, and the Aneto - the roof of the Pyrenees. Let us admit that the framework is rather tempting! If the portfolio does not always agree to take you to the top of the alpine ski slopes, please note that a hiking itinerary is available free of charge in the lake area: a good opportunity to enjoy the joys of raquette or cross-country skiing!

Tariff: free access; 8 € per day for snowshoes and sticks, and 12 € per day for cross-country ski equipment (skis, shoes and sticks).

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie by specifying your itinerary.

Downhill skiing at Praz-de-Lys-Sommand (now known as Espace des Lys) means family vacations in an exceptional natural setting. The ski area offers 55 km of pistes spread over 27 blue runs, 7 green runs, 12 red runs and 6 black runs for the more athletic skiers. For the acrobats who don't shy away, 1 snowpark and 3 boarder-crosses provide thrills and spills, and even a few laughs and spills... A ski area that takes you to the summit of Haut Fleury, with a breathtaking view of the Giffre mountains and Mont Blanc.

The family resort of Bernex boasts a unique panorama of Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc massif. It is accessible to skiers of all levels, who can enjoy 22 runs totalling some 30 km of descent. There is a snow line for children under 5 and lifts, including 3 chairlifts, for beginners and experts alike. In addition, two Nordic ski circuits offer a different way of discovering the landscape. Bernex has been awarded the "Station Verte" (Green Resort) label, and offers numerous hiking trails, as well as mountain bike trails in summer.

"The family resort par excellence. Many little Catalans, or others, have put on their skis for the first time here, at the resort of La Quillane. Only 5 slopes and 2 lifts, instructors who are pleasant with beginners, ideal for getting familiar with skiing. A conviviality until the restaurant of the station where the broad smiles show the happiness to receive you. A 4 seasons resort, open all year round for a lot of activities.

Ski area at 2,470 m altitude with a 900 m vertical drop, 10 lifts for 35 runs, a total of 50 km groomed and prepared by a staff dedicated to customer care. A 500-meter-long Snow Park, freestyle area, half-pipe, snowshoeing, ski touring, dog sledding, snowkiting, groomer baptism, kite-school, as well as a children's play area with igloo building. You're sure to fall in love with Porté-Puymorens.

This leisure centre offers a wide range of outdoor activities on the spots of the region: canyoning and aqua trekking, rafting, via ferrata and giant zip lines, walks and e-bike rental, paintball, expeditions in 4 x 4, hiking ... Depending on the season you enjoy the nautical base in Lozari, (sea kayaking and stand-up paddle) or a ski school (ski and snowboard lessons, snowshoeing tours, biathlon) at the foot of Asco Stagnu, at least when the snow is there! Professional supervision. On reservation.