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Independent Ski and Snowboard Hire
Altitude's ski rental partner Skimium are one of the largest ski providers in Europe. But despite their size and market leading prices, they maintain a personal touch. And by booking with the code ALTIT17 you can save a massive 60%!
The stores that are affiliated to skimium.com are independent stores located in the heart of the ski resorts. At these winter sports specialists, who all have a great reputation, you’ll find a wide range of the highest quality material that is available for either sale or rent. You can also find a variety of technical clothing and accessories and the men and machines that provide a highly professional workshop service. In the true mountain spirit, you’ll be looked after and advised by professionals that are passionate about their sport!
skimium.com in a few words: it’s EASY, it’s the COMFORT of ordering from your own home and the BEST PRICE advantage through ordering on the internet (up to 20% discount off the public prices that are communicated in the stores), but it’s not only that...
SKIMIUM IS EVEN MORE:
A wide selection of all the different categories of equipment in order to satisfy the requirements of all types of people, all types of ability and all types of desire.
An on-line Advice Guide enabling you to select the material that is the best suited to your ability, your desire and to what you want to do.
Only 25% deposit required, no administration fees.
Get the most of your skiing holiday with your family and friends with at least a further discount of 5% off the store prices for any reservation that includes at least 4 (or +) pairs of skis or snowboards.
Benefit from the Professional Advice to get the most out of your equipment.
A Commitment to guaranteeing your Safety, through our on-line advice service.
A Direct and Personal Contact with your rental store.
THE STORES THAT ARE AFFILIATED TO SKIMIUM.COM ARE COMMITTED TO:
Operating a Transparent Pricing Policy:
Benefit from the most advantageous prices by reserving on the internet
A Technical Charter:
A selection of the most reputable brands
Up to date material (no more than 3 seasons old)
Equipment that is checked and prepared before each individual rental (sharpening, repairing of bases and waxing of boards; shoes are dried out and treated)
The equipment is adjusted by professionals according to what you are going to do, your ability and your size
A Customer Services Charter:
A friendly and personalised service
Expert advice
A product range dedicated to Women
Your kids treated like little Champions
Comfort for the duration of the rental period
HOW DOES IT WORK?
RESERVING YOUR SKI EQUIPMENT ON SKIMIUM.COM IS VERY EASY AND ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES:
Today:
Select a skimium.com store in the resort where you will be heading to and indicate the date of your first skiing day along and for how many days you want to rent the equipment for.
Choose your material from a wide selection of skis, snowboards, shoes, boots and helmets.
You can consult our ‘How to choose the right equipment’ guides to help you find the material that is best adapted to your ability and to what you want to do.
Validate your selection and enter the personal details about yourself (height, weight, sizes...) and your preferences so that your material can be personalised just for you.
Confirm your reservation by paying a deposit of only 25 %. A confirmation email with the reservation form (with all the details concerning your order and other practical information) will be sent to you immediately.
Print and retain your reservation form and start getting ready for your holidays with peace of mind that your equipment will be waiting for you when you get there.
When you get there:
With your reservation form and a proof of identity, go along to the skimium.com store to settle the balance and collect your material that has already been prepared for you, once the adjustments have been checked.
Your skimium.com advisor will be extremely happy to welcome you and advise you on the use of your material.
Get your skis on and make the most of your holiday!
For further information, feel free to refer to our General Rental Conditions
Skimium.com is a partner of Decathlon
Reserve your skis online !
WHAT A POWDER DAY THAT WAS!
Wow that was some powder day! It started with a load of snow the day before. So much so it actually brought some trees down which cut some power cables and a lot of the lifts couldn't open.
It meant we were stuck in Les Carroz and couldnt get out!
Fortunately there is a lot of fun to be had there!
What an amazing days skiing!
The day the lifts all shut & we had to ski the powder! 7th March 2017
SPRINGING INTO WINTER!
Well 2016-17 has been a difficult season definitely not the best but winter arrived on 1st March with a load of snow so we went and played in it!
We're feeling good!
Springing into Winter - powder & tree skiing in Le Grand Massif on 1st March
It snowed! We skied & boarded. It was fun!
What a day! Don't let anyone tell you you can't have good days in a bad season!
A week into February and it snowed a lot - we thought it would be rude not to get out and enjoy it!
Not Everyone Can Be As Cool As Us - 8th February
Just a Short Walk to Some Amazing Snow!
If you know where to go you can get some amazing runs with limited hiking.
Rich went with a couple of freinds to ski the Arbaron in Le Grand Massif - you need to be very careful if you are skiing off piste and take great care, be well prepared and kitted up with the right equipment.
If you don't know the area then take a guide - the guys in this video know the area very well and they still had a close call.
You can never be too careful.
Have fun but be safe!
Blue Monday - Powder Day in Le Grand Massif January 2017.
Remember Blue Monday in January? We went and played in the powder instead!
Remember Blue Monday back in January when we were meant to be depressed and down and well life was all too much?
We did as fortunately it snowed so we went out and had fun instead!
An Arbaron Adventure - February 2017
WINTER IS HERE!
Winter seems to have arrived at last!
Rich is in the Alps and can report that snow is falling and the wind is blowing!
Check out all the latest deals and availabiltiy by cleicking here.
Rich Reports from a very wintery Alps on 4th February.
LES ANGLES - THE SKIING [VIDEO]
Les Angles as a ski resort is suitable for all levels of skiers.
Greg from the ESF explains why and how easy it is to progress in this resort from a beginner up to intermediate skier and what advanced skiers can expect.
Les Angles - The Skiing
FONT ROMEU - PERFECT FOR FAMILIES [VIDEO]
Font Romeu is ideal for families and beginners – there very few steep slopes here so there is no danger of finding yourself on a difficult run with people (big or small) who can’t ski it.
The ESF offer a fantastic area for children from just 2 and a half years old – offering anything from a 2 hour lesson to full day care where they combine skiing with indoor activities and can even feed the little ones so Mum & Dad can head off and ski themselves.
As a progression from this there are two lifts that are free of charge as you progress.
Rich talks to Joelle from the ESF about the options.
Font Romeu in The Pyrenees is perfect for family ski holidays.
AX 3 DOMAINES - THE SKI AREA [VIDEO]
Stefane an ESF instructor guided us around all of the areas of Ax 3 Domains and in this video he explains a bit more about the ski area and about the three different domains that make up the whole ski area.