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We’re planning our first group trip to the French Alps this winter, specifically to the Tignes resort. We’ve got almost all the logistics figured out, but we have a question about equipment. Can you tell me if it’s even possible to book and rent skis for this trip in advance from home, or will we still have to wait in line on-site? The resort is large and popular, and we don’t want to waste precious time in the morning or end up with whatever’s left.
I’ve heard that the prices at the rental shops near the lifts in Tignes are extremely high, and the latest ski models get snapped up in a flash if you show up without a reservation. For those of you who have skied there before, how did you handle this?
I went to Tignes last season. Booking in advance isn’t just possible – it’s necessary. During peak season, the rental shops are so chaotic that I once spent half a day just picking out boots and adjusting bindings. However, if you’re planning for the middle of winter, I don’t think it’s necessary to book six months in advance. I booked through https://getski.com/ two weeks before arriving. As I said before, I spent half a day choosing, and if you shop at local stores instead of big chains, they’ll try to rip you off at every turn. But if you skip all the hassle and just get all the gear, it feels like a cheat code in a game. Which area in Tignes did you choose for your accommodation?
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