Pierre Penz Sports — Saint-Nicolas, Le Bettex, Les Contamines

Saint-Gervais

Where to hire skis in Saint-Gervais: Le Nerey or Le Bettex?

Town or slopeside: choose the shop that fits where you stay and how you start your ski day.

Snow-covered Saint-Gervais village facing the Mont Blanc massif in winter

Two stores, two ways to start skiing

Choose the collection point that fits your stay

Book directly with the store that suits your accommodation and morning journey. Available dates and equipment are checked during booking.

Pierre Penz Sports Le Nerey ski hire shop in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Pierre Penz Sports · near the gondola

Nerey Glisse

Nerey Glisse belongs to the Pierre Penz Sports family network. Collect in the valley before heading to Le Bettex.

Slope access
Around 200 metres from the gondola and close to its car park
Address
817 avenue du Mont d’Arbois, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Services on site✓ Skis and snowboards✓ In-store preparation✓ Adult and children’s equipment
Pierre Penz Sports Le Bettex ski hire shop beside the slopes

Pierre Penz Sports · ski-in, ski-out

Fred Penz Sports Le Bettex

Fred Penz Sports belongs to the Pierre Penz Sports family network. Collect your equipment directly on the Le Bettex ski area.

Slope access
Opposite the free drag lift, with a large free car park nearby
Address
2 route des Communailles, Le Bettex, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Services on site✓ Skis and snowboards✓ Heated lockers✓ Telemark equipment
Since 1981

A family business rooted in the Val Montjoie.

Prepared in store

Boots, bindings and equipment choice are checked at collection.

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The detailed comparison

Le Nerey or Le Bettex: start from the right place

In Saint-Gervais, the best collection point depends on where you stay and how you reach the slopes. Here is how to choose between the town and Le Bettex.

Two ways to start your ski day in Saint-Gervais

Le Nerey and Le Bettex both give you access to the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area, but suit different journeys. Le Nerey is in Saint-Gervais, near the gondola departure; Le Bettex is directly on the ski area.

Le Nerey if you arrive or stay in town

Le Nerey suits visitors staying in Saint-Gervais or arriving through the valley. Collect your equipment near the parking and gondola, then head up to Le Bettex without another stop on the ski area.

Collect the day before without a separate trip uphill

If you pass through Saint-Gervais before your first ski day, collecting at Le Nerey can fit your journey, subject to the shop's opening hours. Collection at Le Bettex the day before is most convenient when you already stay on the plateau.

Le Bettex for a slopeside start

The Le Bettex shop suits accommodation on the plateau and skiers who start their day there. Heated ski storage can save you from carrying equipment each day, subject to availability.

Finish with the run back to Saint-Gervais

When the return run is open, choosing Le Nerey lets you end the day by skiing back towards Saint-Gervais and finding the shop in the valley. Check snow conditions and official opening times before planning this descent.

Choose by your journey, not just distance

Consider your actual morning route: walking, driving, parking, the gondola or starting at Le Bettex. A short distance on a map can mean a very different journey with children and several sets of skis.

Plan collection before your stay

Choose the shop that fits your plans, then enter each skier's details accurately. The team prepares the equipment and checks boots, settings and the model with you at collection.

Frequently asked questions

Choosing ski hire in Saint-Gervais

Which store should I choose when staying in Saint-Gervais?

Le Nerey is generally the most convenient option. It is in the valley, around 200 metres from the gondola and close to its car park.

Which store should I choose when staying at Le Bettex?

Choose Le Bettex to collect directly on the ski area and start the day beside the slopes.

Can I collect the equipment the day before?

Collection can be arranged from 15:00 on the day before your first ski day, subject to confirmed opening hours for your dates.

Where can I find heated ski storage?

The Le Bettex store offers heated lockers subject to availability. Check this option while planning your stay.

In-store experiences

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