How is the final price worked out?
How is the final price worked out?
How it works:
- Choose your dates on the calendar and your level.
- Choose your gear from the options on this page.
- The total price is calculated instantly from the days and the gear you pick, and you see it before you pay.
- Before paying you also see how much is paid online now and how much, if anything, is left to pay at the shop when you collect your gear.
From €14/day for a kids' full set and from €22/day for an adult one in Flaine.
Fixed online price: you see the total before paying, with no hidden charges.
Ski Rental in Flaine — Grand Massif
Book online and collect your gear without queuing in Flaine
Information
Information
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Skiable kilometres
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Free cancellation up to 24hYes
🎿 The gear you will receive
🎿 The gear you will receive
Depending on the option you choose, your kit includes skis (or a board), boots and poles, or just part of it; the selector shows what each option includes. The gear is fitted to your size when you collect it.
- Beginner: soft, stable gear for learning.
- Intermediate: versatile all-mountain gear to progress and explore more terrain.
- Advanced: stiffer, more precise gear for speed and technique.
- Snowboard: only if it appears in the selector on this page; you book it the same way as skis.
📦 How your booking works, step by step
📦 How your booking works, step by step
- Book online — choose dates, level and gear, and see the total before you pay.
- Email confirmation — with the exact address of the pick-up point in Flaine.
- Collect without queuing — the booking is already in your name; the gear is fitted to your size when you collect it.
- CaranvaSports Guarantee — if the shop can't provide what you booked, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost or a 100% refund.
- Return the gear when your hire ends.
📍 The resort: Flaine
📍 The resort: Flaine
265 km of pistes
A car-free resort with Bauhaus architecture by Marcel Breuer, sculptures by Picasso and Dubuffet at the foot of the slopes, the Cascades run (14 km down to Sixt) and views of Mont Blanc from Grandes Platières.
Always check the official report before heading up: open lifts, snow quality and the weather forecast.
Payment methods
Secure online payment
Before paying you see the total, the part paid online now and, if anything is left, what you pay at the shop when you collect your gear.
CaranvaSports security
This is what you get when you book in Flaine with Caranva
Fixed price before paying and, if the shop can’t provide what you booked, an equal or better alternative or a 100% refund.
Why book before you get to Flaine?
| At the resort (counter) | Booking with Caranva | |
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| Price | The shop’s walk-in price on the day | You see the total before paying, based on days and gear |
| Time | There may be queues in high season | Collection without queuing, booking already made |
| Gear | Whatever is left | Reserved for your dates and fitted to your size on collection |
| Cancellation | Depends on the shop | Free up to 24h before |
| Payment | In the shop, when you hire | Online; at some shops, part at pickup |
Before your trip to Flaine
Slope conditions and weather in Flaine
Check the snow report, the weather forecast and lift status before you travel.
See resort conditionsFlaine webcam, live
See what the slopes look like right now before you book your gear.
Watch the live webcamWhat ski or snowboard level do you need in Flaine?
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Skiing for beginners in Flaine
For anyone learning or getting back into skiing: gear designed for stability and control while you build confidence.
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Intermediate level skiing in Flaine
Ideal for skiers looking to cover more terrain. Lighter, more responsive gear built to sharpen your technique.
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Advanced level skiing
For lovers of speed and demanding descents: stiffer, more precise gear designed for expert skiers.
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Prefer snowboarding?
If snowboard appears in the selector on this page, you book it just like skis: choose your level and gear, and see the total before you pay. If it doesn't, this page is for skis only.
Ski hire prices in Flaine
How much is ski rental in Flaine?
How much is ski rental in Flaine?
The adult full set — skis, boots and poles — costs from €22 a day. By range: Beginner €22, Intermediate €30 and Advanced €42. The kids' set, from €14 a day. These are the per-day prices on this page: what you see when booking is what you pay.
What does the hire include? Are boots and poles extra?
What does the hire include? Are boots and poles extra?
They are not extra: the full set includes skis, boots and poles, with the bindings set to your weight, height and level. If you already have boots, you can hire just the skis from €16 a day. And if you only need boots, from €9.
Which ski range should I choose in Flaine?
Which ski range should I choose in Flaine?
There are 3 adult ranges, full set from: Beginner €22, Intermediate €30 and Advanced €42. You pick the range when booking and the gear is fitted to your size and level when you collect it.
Is it worth booking online instead of at the counter?
Is it worth booking online instead of at the counter?
Booking online puts your gear aside in the range and size you chose, and fixes the price from €22 a day. You arrive, collect it ready and head out without queuing.
Your gear: level, size and kids
Is there ski hire for kids in Flaine?
Is there ski hire for kids in Flaine?
Yes. The kids' full set costs from €14 a day, with the bindings set to the child's weight.
What ski size do I need?
What ski size do I need?
You don't have to guess when booking: the length is set in the shop at collection, based on your height, weight and level. All you choose is the range (Beginner €22, Intermediate €30 and Advanced €42). Anything that doesn't fit is swapped on the spot, before you head out.
Collecting your gear in Flaine
Where to rent skis in Flaine?
Where to rent skis in Flaine?
Collection is in Flaine, slope-side. The exact address and phone number reach you in the booking confirmation email.
Booking, payment and cancellation
Can I cancel? Will I get my money back?
Can I cancel? Will I get my money back?
If you cancel more than 24 hours before your collection time, 100% of what you paid is refunded, provided the shop allows it; within those 24 hours a refund is not guaranteed. The same deadline applies if the weather changes or something comes up. It is all in the returns and cancellations policy.
Ski Rental in Flaine, Grand Massif
Flaine is the high-altitude resort of the Grand Massif: the village starts at 1,600 m and the top reaches 2,561 m at Grandes Platières, so the snow holds from December to April without relying on the lower slopes. The lift pass opens up 265 km spread across Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, with 63 lifts across the whole ski area.
Book your equipment online and pick it up already set up in your name: no queuing at the counter on the first day of your holiday, which is when losing an hour costs you the most.
Ski Rental Prices in Flaine 2026/27
| Level | Full set | Skis + poles | Boots only |
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| Beginner | €22/day | €16/day | €9/day |
| Intermediate | €30/day | €22/day | €13/day |
| Advanced | €42/day | €30/day | €18/day |
| Kids | €14/day | €10/day | €6/day |
Helmet €6/day, poles on their own €4/day and equipment breakage insurance €3/day.
Which Ski Level to Rent in Flaine
- Beginner — Flaine has 9 green runs, and the Aujon area, right by the accommodation, is one of the best places in the Alps to start. The beginner range is more than enough.
- Intermediate — 29 blue and 26 red runs: this is the profile that gets the most out of the ski area. The sport range handles the Cascades, the 14 km descent from Grandes Platières down to Sixt.
- Advanced — 6 black runs and plenty of off-piste at Grandes Platières and Gers. This is where the premium range pays off, with this season's skis and sharp edges.
- Kids — lightweight equipment.
Where to Pick Up Your Equipment in Flaine
Flaine is car-free and organised into three hubs: Flaine Forum (1,600 m, the services centre), Flaine Forêt (1,700 m, slope-side accommodation) and Flaine Front de Neige. Pick-up is arranged with the shop closest to your accommodation, so you don't have to carry your boots through the snow.
When Flaine Opens
The 2026/27 season is expected to run from 13 December to 19 April. December and January are the months with the most reliable snow; March and April bring the best sunshine and the shortest queues, with the upper slopes still in good condition thanks to the 2,500 m of Grandes Platières.
How to Get to Flaine
Geneva airport is 1 h 15 min away (74 km) and Cluses train station 30 min. The road up from Cluses climbs 25 km of bends: on snowy days you need winter tyres or chains. Cars are not allowed inside the village; there are covered car parks at the entrance.