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 €22/day for an adult full set in Orcieres-Merlette.
Fixed online price: you see the total before paying, with no hidden charges.
Ski Rental in Orcieres-Merlette
Book online and collect your gear without queuing in Orcieres-Merlette
Information
Information
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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 Orcieres-Merlette.
- 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: Orcieres-Merlette
📍 The resort: Orcieres-Merlette
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 Orcieres-Merlette 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 Orcieres-Merlette?
| 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 Orcieres-Merlette
Slope conditions and weather in Orcieres-Merlette
Check the snow report, the weather forecast and lift status before you travel.
See resort conditionsOrcieres-Merlette 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 Orcieres-Merlette?
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Skiing for beginners in Orcieres-Merlette
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 Orcieres-Merlette
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 Orcieres-Merlette
How much is ski rental in Orcieres-Merlette?
How much is ski rental in Orcieres-Merlette?
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 Orcieres-Merlette?
Which ski range should I choose in Orcieres-Merlette?
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 Orcieres-Merlette?
Is there ski hire for kids in Orcieres-Merlette?
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.
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.
Cancellation, guarantee and refunds
- Free cancellation: cancel at least 24 h before the rental starts and you get 100% of what you paid back (the exact deadline is shown on each listing).
- With less notice, or if you don’t show up, there is no refund.
- Change of dates: from the link in your confirmation email, subject to the shop’s availability.
- CaranvaSports Guarantee: if the shop cannot hand over what you booked, we give you an equal or better alternative at no cost or refund 100% of what you paid. We handle it by WhatsApp (+34 699 631 613) or at info@caranvasports.com.
- Lessons and lift passes have their own conditions, shown on each product.
CaranvaSports Guarantee: fixed price, cancellation and what happens if something goes wrong · Full returns and cancellations policy
Ski rental in Orcieres-Merlette, Hautes-Alpes
Orcieres-Merlette sits in Hautes-Alpes (France) and skis between 1850 and 2650 metres, with 800 m of vertical.
Book your gear online and collect it already set aside in your name: no counter queue on day one, when losing an hour costs the most.
Ski rental prices in Orcieres-Merlette 2026/27
| Level | Full kit | 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 |
| Children | 14 €/day | 10 €/day | 6 €/day |
Prices per rental day.
Which level to rent in Orcieres-Merlette
- Beginner — soft, stable gear built to gain confidence on greens and blues without fighting your skis.
- Intermediate — versatile all-mountain: the level that gets most out of an area this size without overpaying.
- Advanced — current-season skis and sharp edges for reds, blacks and hard early-morning snow.
- Children — light gear.
Where to collect your gear in Orcieres-Merlette
Collection is arranged at the shop closest to your accommodation in Orcieres-Merlette, so you don’t cross the resort carrying boots. You get the exact address in the confirmation email.