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A day in the mountains

Ski rental near Annecy: Semnoz and the Aravis

A snow day from Annecy can start at Semnoz or in the Aravis. Choose your resort and activity first, then a suitable rental shop. Equipment hire, lifts and lessons are separate services to arrange around your plans.

The Aravis mountains at La Clusaz
OUR SELECTION

Find the right equipment for your outing

11 result(s)Updated: 28 October 2026

Prices depend on duration, equipment and season: check the provider’s offer for your dates. Google Maps ratings were recorded on 28 October 2026 and may change.

Semnoz

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Collect equipment directly at Semnoz, depending on chalet and ski-area opening.

Semnoz — location de ski — Alpine pastures and mountains
Photo source : Station du Semnoz · Google Maps
Semnoz
A day of alpine skiing

Semnoz — location de ski

4.6/5Google Maps1 446 reviews ↗Resort rating, not the rental service alone

Station du Semnoz, versant Annecy

Temporary closure reported: check the next opening date.

Semnoz lists alpine ski and snowboard rental at its chalets. Consider it for a day close to Annecy without planning a full resort stay. Choose the appropriate side of the mountain and check the ski area's opening status before travelling.

Roughly 35–50 minutes by car from Annecy, excluding difficult winter conditions, as a guide. The official page states on-site rental without advance reservation.

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La Clusaz

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Shops in La Clusaz village: match collection to your accommodation and slope access.

INTERSPORT Rent — La Clusaz — Façade and entrance
Photo source : INTERSPORT - LA CLUSAZ · Google Maps
La Clusaz
Several collection points in the resort

INTERSPORT Rent — La Clusaz

4.7/5Google Maps173 reviews ↗

100 route des Grandes Alpes, 74220 La Clusaz

Temporary closure reported: check the next opening date.

INTERSPORT Rent lists several shops in La Clusaz, including Les Grandes Alpes, Bossonnet and Crêt du Merle. Choose the location that fits your accommodation or lesson meeting point, then compare the equipment categories offered for your dates.

La Clusaz: roughly 45–60 minutes from Annecy outside heavy traffic, as a guide. Directions lead to Les Grandes Alpes; check your booked shop.

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Le Grand-Bornand / Chinaillon

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Village and Chinaillon: distinguish these two areas before booking equipment.

Netski — Le Roc des Tours — Façade and entrance
Photo source : Netski. LE ROC DES TOURS Le Grand Bornand · Google Maps
Le Grand-Bornand / Chinaillon
At Chinaillon, near the ski area base

Netski — Le Roc des Tours

4.3/5Google Maps72 reviews ↗

1401 route de l’Envers du Chinaillon, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Le Roc des Tours is in the Chinaillon area, near the base of the slopes and ski school. Consider it if your day is centred on this part of Le Grand-Bornand. Check available equipment ranges and prepare the details needed for fitting and adjustments.

1401 route de l'Envers du Chinaillon. Roughly 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes from Annecy without delays: slightly beyond the guide's usual area.

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Annecy / urban area

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Collect equipment in the Annecy urban area before driving to the mountains.

Saint-Jean-de-Sixt

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Village collection between La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand, before heading to your ski area.

Thônes

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A valley stop to prepare for skiing or touring before the climb into the Aravis.

Choose the resort before the equipment

Semnoz is a nearby option for a day trip from Annecy. La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand open up the Aravis; Chinaillon sits above Le Grand-Bornand village. Driving times vary considerably with traffic and winter conditions.

Check the ski area's opening status and road access before confirming your outing. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoe walks need different equipment and may start from different places.

Equipment fitted to each person

Explain your ability and provide the information requested by the professional, then take time to try on boots. Suitable equipment adjusted by the rental shop matters more than a category selected only by name. Check whether a helmet and accessories are included.

For children and beginners, allow time for collection and fitting before a lesson. Reserving equipment does not automatically book a lesson, lift pass or parking space.

Plan the whole day, not just collection

Compare the price for the actual duration, equipment range and options. Check advance collection, return, exchange and cancellation conditions. Procedures differ between shops accepting reservations and on-site rental services.

In winter, allow extra time for access, parking and getting equipped. A destination roughly an hour from Annecy can take longer on busy or snowy days. Return early enough to hand back the equipment at the agreed time.

Your questions, useful answers

Can I rent skis at Semnoz?

Yes, the resort lists rental chalets. Its alpine rental page states that equipment is collected on site without advance reservation; check current opening and conditions before travelling.

Is a lift pass included in ski rental?

Do not assume so. Equipment, lift access, lessons and options are generally separate or included only in specific packages. Check exactly what your order contains.

Can I reach the Aravis in under an hour?

That may be a rough estimate for some destinations depending on departure point and traffic, not a guarantee. Allow longer for Chinaillon or difficult winter conditions.

Can I collect skis in Annecy before driving to a resort?

Skilocshop is in Cran-Gevrier in the Annecy urban area. Versant Nord in Thônes and Contat Sport in Saint-Jean-de-Sixt are other collection points on the Aravis route. Use the resort / collection filter to distinguish them.

Where can I rent skis in Le Grand-Bornand or La Clusaz?

In Le Grand-Bornand compare Centor Skis, INTERSPORT, Sport Alp and Netski at Chinaillon. In La Clusaz, explore INTERSPORT, Araviski and Ski Fun. Check the exact shop because some brands have several branches.

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