Ski rental in Grenoble is the ideal way to enjoy the mountains without the hassle. At the foot of the Alps, the city opens the door to a wide range of ski areas: Chamrousse for fast-access panoramas, Les 7 Laux for sporty slopes, the Vercors (Villard-de-Lans/Corrençon) for families and Nordic skiing, and, a little further afield, the great high-altitude terrain. Renting your skis in Grenoble makes it easy to adapt the equipment to the day's program: downhill, powder or beginner, there's something for everyone.

In winter, the valley can be cool and sometimes foggy, but it's enough to gain altitude to find the sun again. The period from December to March guarantees the best snow cover: January-February for cold snow, March for the pleasure of spring skiing, with firm mornings and softer afternoons. Weekdays are quieter than vacations, and an early start ensures you'll make good first tracks.