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Val Thorens Rental Shop
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Afternoon all,

I'm off to Val Thorens on 10th Jan and renting skis for the first time in years.

Does anyone have any recommendations on decent hire shops? We are staying in the Altitude Chalet complex if that helps to narrow things down based on location.

Any advice greatly appreciated Smile

Cheers
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We have had good deals on line from Goitschel Sports in the past. They offer a discount, if booked in advance on their website and (last season at least) allowed us to collect the skis from 1.30 pm the day before the rental, at no extra charge. So we managed a freebie half day.

They have 4 shops in the town, so there should be one near to your accommodation.
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Yeah, also had good experiences with the Goitschel shops, I think the closest one to you is across the road from "the Frog and Rosbif" pub.

Book in advance online for up to 40% discount on walk-in prices too.
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IMO all the hire shops are pretty much of a muchness. Big savings can be had by booking online in advance. What has worked for us is booking a very cheap deal with rubbish skis in advance. Then go back at lunchtime on the first day complaining that your skis are rubbish. Then get instant replacement with good skis. Worked for us.
Don't hire anymore as have bought new the lovely skis that we ended up with.
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Thanks for the advice. I will give Goitschel shop a try.
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I've always used Top Sports (part of Sport2000) which is in the Caron Centre, up the stairs from the pool. They've always been really good and plenty of discounts to be had.
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I often use Ski Republic - half-price / 2 for 1, inc free helmets.
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