Everything you need to know about snowboard & ski hire in Sauze d'Oulx
Planning a ski trip involves a lot of moving parts. Do you go with one of the big tour operators, like Crystal or Inghams? Private or shared transfer from the airport? Is it better to book early & hope the snow’s great, or wait until the last minute and check out the webcams?
We answer all those questions & more in the rest of the blog, but here, we’re going to dive into the issue of rental equipment.
Once you’ve chosen which ski resort you’re going to (and I’m guessing, as you’re here, you’re coming to Sauze d’Oulx), researched the lift pass and sorted your accommodation, the next thing to organise is snowboard & ski equipment.
Getting your snowboards & skis right (at the right prices) can make or break your winter holiday. No one wants to pay through the nose for skis that have been battered for the past five seasons. You want the best quality equipment at a decent price. And more, you want to hire skis that are right for your level.
If you’re a beginner, you do not want that guy in the ski shop pushing you to rent the most expensive equipment package that are too big & fast for you to master a snow plough. And if you’re an advanced skier, desperate to make the most of your time on the mountain, you don’t want to be palmed off with an old set of skis without sharp edges that are far too small for the shredding you want to do.
If you already know everything you need to know about ski hire in Sauze d’Oulx, skip the article & jump straight to the booking page. But if you’ve still got a few questions, stick with me and you’ll soon have all the answers.
The right Ski, Snowboard & Boot Rental makes or breaks your winter holiday. You deserve the Best Quality at the Best Prices.
First thing first… A quick introduction of who we are & why booking through Monsguide is the best option for your ski trip to Sauze.
Ash & I have spent over a decade working across Europe’s biggest and best ski resorts for all the big ski holiday companies. Crystal, Inghams, Neilson – you name them, we’ve worked for them. But after the pandemic, Ash got fed up with the way things were changing. He wanted to make sure the holidaymakers who’d saved all year for an incredible experience were getting the very best customer service. That’s why we’d started working in the mountains to begin with – because we love skiing & snowboarding, and we want everyone who comes out to these ski resorts has the best possible holiday possible.
So we quit our jobs, moved to Sauze d’Oulx in the Via Lattea & Ash started Monsguide to share his years of knowledge & expertise to make sure that you have the ski trip you deserve.
We only work with ski hire shops that we use when our friends & family come out. These are the shops where we get our snowboards & skis serviced and where we hire equipment when we want to try out different kit before we buy. The service & expertise in the shops we choose to work with is second to none.
What’s more, we work only with ski hire shops that are in decent locations. Just because we have a car and can drive out of town to pick up rental skis doesn’t mean you can when you’re here on a holiday. The shops are located conveniently, no matter where you’re staying, so you don’t have to spend your first day on holiday trekking around town to get your equipment sorted.
Because we live & work here, we negotiate the best possible prices and pass on these discounts to you, so you’ve got a few more euros leftover to spend on mountain lunches, après beers & all the other activities on offer in Sauze.
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Book NowDo I Need to Pre-Book Ski Hire Before I Arrive?
In a word, yes.
You might think you can shop around the day you arrive & find the best deal possible, but we promise, you’re not making your life any easier, and you won’t be saving any money, either. Pre-book before your holiday and you’ll –
1. Save Money
Prices in resort can rise sharply during peak weeks. By booking in advance Monsguide you’ll get access to the best possible discounts and prices. Trust me, you won’t find ski hire in resort cheaper than our prices.
2. Reserve the Best Quality Snowboards & Skis
If you leave booking your ski equipment until the day you arrive in Sauze d’Oulx, you’re not going to have the unlimited choice of gear that you get by pre-booking ski hire. You’ll get whatever’s leftover, once all the people who booked in advance have got their snowboards & skis. The ski technicians will also make sure you’ve reserved the right stuff for the conditions that week. The Via Lattea offers everything from tree-lined blues to steep reds, so having the right skis or board can make a huge difference & the staff in our ski hire shops will make sure you get the gear you reserved & deserve.
3. Get All the Family & Group’s Ski Hire Sorted At Once
Whether you’re skiing with friends or family, the ski shops we work with have all the equipment you need for every member of your group, no matter whether you’ve got children, teenagers & adults, or beginner, intermediate & advanced. No trekking all over town to make sure everyone’s got what they need. Pre-booking with Monsguide means you can get everyone’s snowboard & ski hire in one place, without the faff.
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Book NowSnowboard & Ski Hire - Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to know about collecting my ski equipment?
Take your ski socks with you so the ski shop staff can fit your boots perfectly. Make sure you’re honest about your level…. and be honest about how much you weigh. Especially when hiring skis, it’s important to tell them your weight in KGs so they can set the bindings to the correct level. If you aren’t honest about these two things, your skis will either be popping off far too easily, or never coming off at all, no matter how epic your fall.
What about snowboard & ski boots?
You can hire just skis, helmet & poles if you’ve got your own boots, just don’t forget to bring them with you when you’re picking up your equipment. If you haven’t got your own boots, you can book a package that includes boots. The staff in the shops will help to make sure they fit you perfectly before you leave. Don’t be scared to say if they feel too loose or too tight. The most important thing is that you’re comfortable and wearing the right gear to enjoy your holiday.
What's the difference between beginner, intermediate & advanced skis?
Don’t just hire the super, platinum, top-tier equipment because you think it’ll make you a better skier. It won’t. And it can actually make skiing a whole lot harder if you’re not on the right equipment for your level. There’s a big difference between the skis you need to learn to snow plough, to carve gorgeous curves on the piste, or send it in fresh powder. Be honest about your level with the ski shop staff & they’ll make sure your equipment helps (and doesn’t hinder) your time on the mountain.
When can I collect my snowboard & skis?
Get to the hire shop the day you arrive on your holiday and you’ll be able to collect your ski equipment to start using at first lifts the following day. The exact time you can collect varies depending on which shop you choose, but it’s usually in the afternoon. Return them in the evening after you’ve finished your final day skiing.
Do you have decent snowboards?
We know finding good quality snowboard hire can be hit or miss in ski resorts. That’s why we work with the best snowboard shop in Sauze d’Oulx (and the Via Lattea!). It’s where we go to rent snowboards, get ours serviced & pick the brains of the expert staff when we fancy trying out new boards. Find out more here.
When can I find out more about snowboard & ski hire?
We’re fully transparent about our snowboard & ski hire T&Cs, prices & what equipment you’ll get. Get all the extra information here.
Now What About Snowboard & Ski Lessons?
Whatever your snowboarding or skiing level, everyone benefits from lesson. Now you’ve got your ski equipment sorted, take a look at the lessons on offer in Sauze d’Oulx. Whether group or private, children or adults, we work with the best ski school in Sauze so you can truly squeeze every drop from your holiday in the Via Lattea.
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Make the Most of your Snowboard & Ski Hire
Whether you’re on rental skis, brought your own ski boots or have hired the best snowboards in Sauze d’Oulx, what you really want is to get every moment out of the mountains. That’s why we run a coach, once a week, from Sauze to Montgenèvre in France. Your lift pass covers the Montgenèvre ski resort, but it’s a nightmare to get there and back, with hours spent shivering on ski lifts. Save yourself the hassle of racing there and back for last lifts, save yourself the hefty price tag of a private taxi, and join our Monsguide Ski Away Day. Trust me, it’ll be the best day of your winter holiday & you’ll go home knowing you’ve managed to ride those rental skis across the whole of the Via Lattea.
