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Saint-Gervais

Where to rent 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.

Pierre Penz Sports ski rental shop at Le Bettex

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.