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.
Full adult ski set: €22/day (Beginner), €30 (Intermediate) and €42 (Advanced). Beginner: €66 for 3 days and €132 for 6 days. Kids from €14/day. Helmet extra, €6/day. Lift pass not included.
Ski hire Valmeinier
Book online and collect your gear without queuing in Valmeinier
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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 Valmeinier.
- 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: Valmeinier
📍 The resort: Valmeinier
km of pistes
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 Valmeinier 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 Valmeinier?
| 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 Valmeinier
Slope conditions and weather in Valmeinier
Check the snow report, the weather forecast and lift status before you travel.
See resort conditionsValmeinier 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 Valmeinier?
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Skiing for beginners in Valmeinier
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 Valmeinier
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 in Valmeinier: frequently asked questions
How much does ski hire cost in Valmeinier?
How much does ski hire cost in Valmeinier?
A full adult set (skis, boots and poles) costs €22/day on Beginner, €30 on Intermediate and €42 on Advanced. Skis and poles only from €16/day; boots only from €9/day.
How much is ski rental for a week in Valmeinier?
How much is ski rental for a week in Valmeinier?
There is no weekly rate: the total is the daily price times the days booked. Beginner is €132 for 6 days and €154 for 7 days; Intermediate €180 and €210; Advanced €252 and €294.
What does the full set include?
What does the full set include?
Skis with bindings set for you, boots and poles. A helmet is extra (€6/day) and you can add equipment breakage insurance for €3/day.
How much is kids’ ski hire in Valmeinier?
How much is kids’ ski hire in Valmeinier?
A full kids’ set costs €14/day: €42 for 3 days and €84 for 6 days. Skis and poles only, €10/day; boots only, €6/day.
Can I hire a snowboard?
Can I hire a snowboard?
Not on this page: it covers alpine skiing only, in the Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Kids ranges.
Where do I pick up my equipment?
Where do I pick up my equipment?
At CaranvaSports Valmeinier. The exact pick-up point and its opening hours come in your confirmation email, and you return everything to the same place.
When does Valmeinier open for the 2026/27 season?
When does Valmeinier open for the 2026/27 season?
The Galibier-Thabor area is open from 19 December 2026 to 9 April 2027, with a pre-opening from 12 to 18 December on the Valmeinier sector only, snow permitting.
Can I cancel my booking?
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before. Every booking also comes with the CaranvaSports Guarantee.
Is the lift pass included? How much is it?
Is the lift pass included? How much is it?
No, the hire doesn’t include the lift pass. In 2026/27 a one-day Galibier-Thabor pass costs €54.90 (adult) and €46.40 (child aged 5–12), and a 6-day pass €278.50 and €237; under-5s don’t pay.
In short: ski hire in Valmeinier (Galibier-Thabor ski area, Savoie, France) from €22/day for a full adult set (skis, boots and poles): €66 for 3 days and €132 for 6 days. Kids from €14/day. This is alpine skiing only: no snowboards. Skip-the-queue pick-up at CaranvaSports Valmeinier: the exact pick-up point and its opening hours come in your confirmation email. 2026/27 season.
Prices per day and per stay · Same ski area: ski hire in Valloire · More Alps: ski hire in Serre Chevalier
Ski hire in Valmeinier
Book your ski rental online for your days in Valmeinier, choose the range and dates, and collect your kit ready and labelled with your name, with no queue: your boots are fitted and your bindings set to your weight, height and level. The price is per day and the total is that price multiplied by the days you book; you see the full amount before you pay.
Ski ranges and starting prices
- Beginner — for first-timers and anyone who only skis a few days a year: easy-turning, forgiving skis for green and blue runs. Full set €22/day.
- Intermediate — if you already ski blues and reds comfortably and want more stability: a versatile ski for the whole area. Full set €30/day.
- Advanced — for skiers who want precision and grip on reds, blacks and hard snow. Full set €42/day.
- Kids — children’s sizes with bindings set to the child’s weight. Full set €14/day.
What each package includes
- Full set: skis with bindings set for you, boots and poles.
- Skis + poles (no boots): from €16/day (kids €10/day), if you bring your own boots.
- Boots only: from €9/day (kids €6/day). Poles can be added for €4/day.
- Add-ons when booking: ski helmet, €6/day, and equipment breakage insurance, €3/day.
No package includes a helmet: add one when you book or bring your own.
Daily prices (2026/27 season)
Price for one day, in euros, VAT included.
| Level | Full set | Skis + poles | Boots only |
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| Beginner | €22 | €16 | €9 |
| Intermediate | €30 | €22 | €13 |
| Advanced | €42 | €30 | €18 |
| Kids | €14 | €10 | €6 |
Total by number of days
In Valmeinier the daily price doesn’t drop for longer hires: the total is the daily price multiplied by the days you book. A two-day weekend on Beginner is €44; a seven-day week, €154.
| Full set | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days | 5 days | 6 days | 7 days |
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| Beginner | €22 | €44 | €66 | €88 | €110 | €132 | €154 |
| Intermediate | €30 | €60 | €90 | €120 | €150 | €180 | €210 |
| Advanced | €42 | €84 | €126 | €168 | €210 | €252 | €294 |
| Kids | €14 | €28 | €42 | €56 | €70 | €84 | €98 |
With a helmet, add €6/day (€36 for 6 days); with breakage insurance, €3/day (€18 for 6 days).
Where to pick up and return your skis
Pick-up is at CaranvaSports Valmeinier. The exact pick-up point in the resort and its opening hours are sent in your booking confirmation email. Your boots are fitted and your kit adjusted there, and on the last day you return it to the same place.
Valmeinier has two sides: Valmeinier 1500, the quiet, authentic village, and Valmeinier 1800, the lively heart of the resort with ski-in/ski-out living; the top of the resort sits at 1900 m. Once there, leave the car in one of the car parks and get around on the Skibus.
Getting there: take the A43 motorway to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne (exit 29), then 12 km on the D902. The nearest railway station is Saint-Michel-Valloire, with direct TGVs from Paris (about 4h30) on Saturdays and Sundays; from there, the Altibus shuttle or a taxi. From 1 November to 31 March, winter tyres or snow chains are compulsory in Savoie.
How booking works
- Choose the range (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Kids) and whether you want the full set, skis only or boots only.
- Pick your collection and return days and add a helmet or breakage insurance if you like: the total appears straight away.
- Pay online and get the confirmation email with the pick-up point in Valmeinier and its opening hours.
- Collect your kit, try your boots on and head for the slopes.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before and the CaranvaSports Guarantee on every booking.
Valmeinier at a glance
Valmeinier, in the Maurienne valley (Savoie), shares the Galibier-Thabor ski area with Valloire: 160 km of pistes across five mountainsides on one lift pass, 90 runs (16 green, 33 blue, 33 red and 8 black) and 30 lifts (2 gondolas, 17 chairlifts, 10 drag lifts and 1 magic carpet), between 1,430 and 2,750 m — a 1,320 m vertical drop — with 70% of the area above 2,000 m. The Gros Crey (2,594 m) and Sandonière (2,750 m) chairlifts give views of the Aiguilles d’Arves. There is a snowpark, a ski cross course and the Valkid children’s area.
2026/27 season: the Galibier-Thabor area opens from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Friday 9 April 2027, with a pre-opening week from 12 to 18 December on the Valmeinier sector only, snow permitting. The lift pass is not included in the hire: one day costs €54.90 (adult) and €46.40 (child aged 5–12); six days, €278.50 and €237. Under-5s and over-75s don’t pay for a lift pass.
Valmeinier or Valloire? You ski the same area on the same pass, so choose by where you stay: if you’re sleeping in Valloire, it has its own ski hire page, linked below.
Complete your trip to Valmeinier
- Ski hire in Valloire — the other side of the Galibier-Thabor area, from €22/day
Ski hire in other French Alps resorts
- Ski hire in Serre Chevalier — from €22/day
- Ski hire in Les 2 Alpes — from €32/day
- Ski hire in Alpe d’Huez — from €24.50/day
The Galibier-Thabor lift pass is sold on the official Valmeinier lift company website and at the ticket offices.