La Bresse resort lists nine ski rental shops, from the snow front to the village centre. Renting rather than buying remains the most flexible option for a ski stay here, especially with children who change boot size every winter. This guide lists the rental shops named by the resort, explains how prices are built and what to check before booking.
The rental shops listed by the resort
Labellemontagne lists nine rental shops for La Bresse Hohneck. Here they are, from the snow front to the village centre:
On the snow front and route de Vologne
- Skishop Labellemontagne, 88 route de Vologne, level -1 of the Slalom, on the snow front. Online booking from the resort’s site.
- Intersport Belle-Hutte, 92 route de Vologne.
- Le Couarôge, 83 route de Vologne, part of the Skimium network.
- La Scierie, 16 route de Vologne. Online booking from the resort’s site.
In the village centre
- Intersport centre-ville, 17 quai des Iranées.
- Sports Passion, 3 rue du Hohneck, part of the Skiset network.
- Bol d’Air Location, 78 rue du Hohneck.
On the Colmar road, in Xonrupt-Longemer
- Locaski (Skiset network), 2030 route de Colmar. Online booking.
- Sport 2000 Lou Ski, 1800 route de Colmar, tel. +33 3 29 60 01 27. The shop advertises the 7th day free for 6 days rented.
These last two are handy if you stay on the Gérardmer or Xonrupt side, not if you sleep in La Bresse.
The rental ranges
Shops split their kit into three to five tiers, from beginner to high-end:
- Discovery: easy, forgiving skis, for pure beginners.
- Evolution: intermediate skis, a good balance of grip and lightness, the choice of most skiers.
- Sport / Performance: stiffer skis for confident skiers, stable at speed.
- Premium / Freeride: wider skis for big powder days.
Range names vary from shop to shop; what matters is the level stated and the age of the kit.
How prices are built
No rental shop in La Bresse publishes a readable price list without going through its booking engine, and we do not reproduce amounts we have not read. Three factors make the price:
- The range: the gap between discovery and freeride can more than double the bill.
- The duration: a week costs less than seven days added up, and from three days the weekly rate is worth simulating.
- The period: school holidays and weekends are full rate, online discounts mostly reward early booking.
The only reliable way to compare is to simulate a booking on two or three sites with your real dates, boots and helmet included.
Renting for snowboarding
Snowboard boots are softer than ski boots, with a removable liner; the fit matters just as much. For a first week, an all-mountain board suits every slope. Not every shop carries the same depth of range in boards: call ahead in peak season.
Kids’ gear: things to watch
Children’s feet grow fast, and a badly fitted boot is the first cause of pain and falls. Ask at pickup whether the shop accepts a size swap mid-stay, and have the technician check the fit. Helmets can be rented at most shops; for a single trip, that is often simpler than buying one.
Breakage and loss insurance
Most shops offer insurance covering breakage and loss, charged as an extra at booking. For children, who lose a pole with startling ease, it makes sense; for an adult on intermediate kit, less so. Read exactly what it covers, theft is not included everywhere.
Returning the kit and maintenance
Ask for the return deadline at pickup, and call the shop if something delays you. Maintenance (edge sharpening, waxing, boot disinfection) is handled by the shop between rentals; if your skis feel slow mid-week, drop by the shop.
Insider tips
- Simulate online before arriving with your real dates, on at least two shops.
- Arrive Saturday afternoon to collect the kit rather than Sunday morning.
- Pick the shop closest to your accommodation with children, to make a mid-week swap easier.
See also our Vosges ski pass comparison and the La Bresse Hohneck resort guide.
Around the slopes
- Learn to ski: the complete guide
- La Bresse Hohneck resort guide
- Snow conditions in La Bresse
- Night skiing in La Bresse
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Frequently asked questions
Is it better to rent in the village or at the foot of the slopes?
At the foot of the slopes (Skishop Labellemontagne on level -1 of the Slalom, Intersport Belle-Hutte, La Scierie) you save time on the first morning and swap kit without a drive. In the village centre (Intersport on quai des Iranées, Sports Passion, Bol d'Air Location) you are closer to most accommodation. Prices are not published in a comparable way: ask both for a quote.
Can you book online?
Yes. Skishop Labellemontagne, La Scierie and Locaski take online bookings from the resort's site; Le Couarôge goes through Skimium and Sports Passion through Skiset. Online discounts exist but vary by shop and period: read the final price before confirming.
How much is a week's ski rental in La Bresse?
No rental shop in La Bresse publishes a price list you can read without going through its booking engine, and prices depend on range, age and dates. The only reliable way is to simulate a booking on two or three sites with your real dates.