Where to hire/buy equipment
In Val d’Isere you will find good quality equipment as the clientele expects to hire new or nearly new skis and boots, the great majority of the shops will have high standards.
Jean Sport
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 06 04 44
www.jeansports.com
On the main street, in the old village this sports shop has many interesting products, including airbags to rent for the day (not a gadget after a heavy fall). All products are neatly presented, the shop is not too big with an excellent selection. They have the exclusivity of the Black Diamond Telemark range. You will find a great choice of underwear and equipment for ski touring. If you are a cross country fanatic, this is the place to rent or to buy. There is a friendly and helpful team to assis t you. Alpine Experience Hors piste ski school headquarters are found here. There is a 25% discount if you book your equipment on line.
This is also the HQ of Henry from Henry’s Avalanche Talks.
If you have the desire to ski off-piste, but struggle to get useful and practical information, Henry teaches at Alpine Experience and will advise you. See: www.henrysavalanchetalk.com
Package to rent for 6 days
From 126€ ski and boots.
Brands like “Mouvement” from 139.50€, touring skis “Volkl” with skins and shoes at 176€.
Mountain Pro-Shop
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 06 02 91
New range this year, made in Sweden, are Houdini‘s polar undercoats and Rab’s feather jackets to wear under anoraks.
Opposite the bus station, Mountain Pro-shop is run by a friendly couple eager to help you find the right gear. A good place for boot fitting, touring skis, boots and all the paraphernalia to go with touring. They specialize in safety equipment: spades, Arva, ABS airbags, etc..It is possible to hire the airbags (20€/day). The clothes are more technical than fashionable. The Bureau des Guides de Val d’Isere has its headquarters at Mountain Pro-Shop. They hold the exclusivity for Blackcrows Skis (designed in Chamonix ) for deep powder conditions.
Package for 6 days.
Skis, boots, poles: from 75€
Snowberry
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 41 10 61
Or : + 33 (0)6 16 28 50 08
www.snowberry-valdisere.com
Located at the Rond Point des Pistes, near the pizza restaurant. Winners of “Best Ski Shop in 
Europe 2009”, Snowberry is run by Scots Jock and Susan Dun, former owners of Precision. Snowberry is all about quality and service, with loads of extras to take the hassle out of your ski hire experience from courtesy transport to customisation of rental boots to fit you perfectly. Great deals for advance bookings – guaranteed new skis at 25% discount or a credit-crunch busting 50% off their budget range.
Packages for the season, 6 days, including insurance damage or breakage.
Skis, Boots, Poles: 72 €
Skis, Poles only : 39.50€
The best prices in Val d’Isere
La Poudreuse
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 06 02 11
www.lapoudreuse.com
Located opposite the supermarket Spar and Victor’s bar. There is a large selection of top of the range ski brands; K2, Volant, Zag, Roxy, Lacroix….
This is a small shop with an interesting selection of skis and a friendly service but is closed during the lunch hours which is a real inconvenient.
6 days ski rental, ski, boots, poles starts at 82.40€
Boraso Sport 2000
tel: 00 33 (0)4 79 06 01 37
www.boraso-sport.com
A small shop, very well located near the pistes and the brasserie Le Grand Cocor.
You will find a friendly welcome and good service.
6 days rental,skis, boots and poles: from 109€ to 187€ for adults.
From 49€ to 96 € for children
Intersport
Tel: + 33 (0)4 79 41 13 90
www.intersport-valdisere.com
The main advantage of this renting shop is the location on “the front de neige” This is a large shop with a large selection of skis.
Package for 6 days: (average prices), skis, boots, poles: 96€. Hiring is cheaper on their own website.
Package for 4 days: 125€
