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Recommendations for ski hire Tignes Le Lac?

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Hello!

I am off to Tignes Le Lac (specifically Hotel Le Taos) in a couple of weeks and at the minute I am hiring ski's through the hotel. AlpinResorts is cheaper but I am lost at the number of shops available through it. Any recommendations for particular ski shops in Tignes Le Lac, preferably close to Le Taos?

Also recommendations on which level ski I should go for as a rusty but capable skier (when I get going) with about 4 weeks experience behind me? Or will the store take into account my experience?

Thanks!
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You could look at Tignes Spirit. As for skis, probably go for one level up from Basic ie. Intermediate.
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My sons works in Tignes spirit - they are competitive in price and their kit is good quality. They will come to your accommodation though there is a fee for smaller groups.
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Thank you both for your recommendation Smile
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Another recommendation for Tignes Spirit (it took me weeks before I noticed the pun). IIRC they do a substantial SCGB discount (40%, from memory), which depending on the length of your trip might make jointing worthwhile if you're not already a member.

Pretty good pizza in the joint next door, too.
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@sambodays, If you want something close to the hotel then you have 2 options just down the hill. Vallon Blanc is on the same street. And Intersport have a shop next door to the Escale Blanc, which is on the corner at the bottom of the hill.

Have a look at the Le Lac webcam on www.tignes.net and you can see the shops and the street up to your hotel.
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Doesn't Taos have an in-house ski hire shop? Am staying there in April.

Could imagine a local shop may offer better value perhaps?

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Added... just re read the OP... Pretty much as you've already said
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I have always had good luck with Olivier Duch (email is duch.sports@orange.fr) at his own shop, Duch Sports / Skimium. Equipment is good, staff is knowledgeable, prices are competitive. He replies quickly to emails and can discuss your needs and give you a quote that way.
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Thanks everyone for your recommendations. I think I will be looking at Tignes Spirit, as I've just booked some ski lessons that offer a discount with them Smile

@Adam123 yes they do and I was originally going to go with them, they're very expensive though!
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