Avoriaz is car free and compact, so the best ski hire shop is usually simply the one nearest your apartment or ski school meeting point. There are well over a dozen shops in the resort, most of them part of the big networks. This guide shows who is where, how the networks’ booking terms differ, and what to check before you pay. We have not tested every shop, so treat it as a guide to your options rather than a review.
The short version
- Book online before you go. The networks advertise big discounts on walk in prices, and you avoid queues in the school holidays.
- Choose a shop near where you are staying, so swaps and returns are a short walk.
- Skiset has the most shops in Avoriaz. Intersport and Skimium also have several.
- Collect your kit the evening before your first ski day if the shop allows it.
Shops by area
| Area | Shops (network) |
|---|---|
| Festival and the centre | Superski in Les Fontaines Blanches and Quiksilver on the Promenade du Festival (Skiset); Intersport Les Fontaines Blanches and Intersport Place Centrale; Top Ski on the central square and CMP (Skimium) |
| Snow | Mir Famose on the Place du Snow, on the snow front (Skiset) |
| Douchka and Saskia residences | Ski Fun in Le Saskia and Ski Land in Le Douchka (Skiset) |
| Crozats | Skiset Les Crozats, in the Electra residence |
| Amara | Skiset, including a shop in the L’Amara residence |
| Next to the Prodains cable car | Avoriaz Sports, next to the cable car (Skimium) |
Compiled from Alpine Answers, SeeAvoriaz and Intersport Rent, checked October 2026. Shops change between seasons, so check the address on your booking.
How the networks compare
Skiset
Skiset has the largest presence, with shops spread across the resort. Alpine Answers, which sells Skiset hire, advertises up to 45% off walk in prices when you book online, and says breakage and theft insurance is not included online but can be bought in store for about €1 a day.
Intersport
Intersport has two shops, in the centre at Place Centrale and Les Fontaines Blanches. Its booking site advertises up to 60% off online, the seventh day free on qualifying bookings, collection from 5pm the day before your first rental day, a “Zen” option to cancel up to 24 hours before pick up, and the option to change equipment during your rental. Helmets can be booked online.
Skimium and independent shops
Skimium shops include Top Ski on the central square and Avoriaz Sports beside the Prodains cable car. SeeAvoriaz also lists other shops, such as Pelen Sports and Le 720. Compare like for like before choosing.
Comparing quotes like for like
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Equipment category | Beginner, intermediate and performance packs differ a lot in price. Beginners and children rarely need more than the entry level. |
| Boots and helmets | Check whether boots are included and whether each person’s helmet is included or extra. |
| Breakage and theft cover | Often an in store extra. Your travel insurance may already cover hired kit. |
| Collection time | Collecting the evening before saves the first morning queue. |
| Changes and cancellation | Terms differ between networks; Intersport’s Zen option is one example. |
Choosing by where you stay
- Festival, Ruches and the centre: the widest choice, within a few minutes’ walk.
- Crozats: there are shops in the neighbourhood itself, so you need not carry skis through the resort.
- Amara: Pierre & Vacances lists a Skiset shop in the L’Amara residence, handy for the Proclou beginner area.
- Arriving by the Prodains cable car: SeeAvoriaz lists Avoriaz Sports (Skimium) next to the cable car.
Our guide to where to stay in Avoriaz explains the neighbourhoods.
Ski school and children
The ESF runs the Children’s Village in the Festival area, and Evolution 2 has its base near Ruches. If your children are in lessons, a shop near their meeting point makes the mornings easier. Book lessons early for school holidays. See our ski hire and lessons guide.
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For the rest of your trip, see our Avoriaz ski guide and Geneva to Avoriaz transfers.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to book ski hire in Avoriaz online?
Usually. Skiset (through Alpine Answers) advertises up to 45% off walk in prices online, and Intersport up to 60%.
Which ski hire shop is best in Avoriaz?
The best one for you is usually the nearest to your accommodation or ski school. Skiset has the most shops, and Intersport and Skimium also have shops in the centre.
Can I collect my skis the day before?
Often, yes. Intersport offers collection from 5pm the day before your first rental day, and several other shops do the same. Check your booking.
Do I need ski hire insurance?
It is usually a small daily extra. Check first whether your travel insurance already covers hired equipment.