Ski hire
Welcome to Barcelonnette , capital of the Ubaye Valley ! This charming town at the gateway to the Mercantour National Park is your ideal starting point for exploring 3 ski resorts and 280 km of slopes in the Southern Alps.
With Ski Republic , get equipped at La Montagne Sport , a local institution since 1962, and set off to conquer the ski areas of Pra Loup, Le Sauze and Sainte-Anne !
Our Shops
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La Montagne Sport
Barcelonnette
25 avenue Antoine Signoret
5.0 /5For your stay in Barcelonnette, book your rental in our La Montagne Sport store.
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La Montagne Sport: Expertise since 1962
Located at 25 Avenue Antoine Signoret , on the eastern outskirts of Barcelonnette, at the crossroads of the roads to Le Sauze and Jausiers , La Montagne Sport is the valley's premier specialist store. An institution founded by Loulou Honnorat , a passionate mountaineer and renowned alpinist.
The expertise of mountain professionals
For over 60 years , this team of enthusiasts has been equipping skiers, hikers, and mountaineers. Their bootfitting expertise is renowned throughout the region. Open daily from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm , with the option to pick up your order the day before from 3:30 pm.
Premium equipment and services
- Full equipment rental: alpine skis, snowboards, cross-country skis, telemark skis, snowshoes, sleds
- Mountain sports: ice climbing, rock climbing, via ferrata
- Expert workshop: boot fitting, repair, personalized advice
- Services: Flexski, Multiglide, breakage and theft guarantee, snow guarantee, Carré+
High-quality equipment, attentive service
Our Barcelonnette teams will help you choose the right equipment: recreational skiing, freeriding, snowboarding… we have everything you need, whatever your level, to hit the slopes.
Book online to take advantage of great rates and pick up your gear in a flash!
In our Barcelonnette shops, you'll find top-of-the-range equipment, meticulously maintained, for optimal skiing from day one. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our team will equip you precisely and advise you on the best gear to fully enjoy the entire ski area.
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Barcelonnette: the gateway to the Ubaye ski resorts
In the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence , Barcelonnette offers a unique atmosphere, both southern and mountainous . From this historic town founded in the 17th century, you can reach 3 exceptional ski areas in just a few minutes thanks to the free shuttle buses .
Accessible stations
- Pra Loup – Espace Lumière: 180 km of slopes linked to La Foux d'Allos, 1500-2575 m, 2nd largest ski area in the Southern Alps (7 km)
- Le Sauze – Super Sauze: 65 km of slopes, 1400-2400 m, the perfect family resort
- Sainte-Anne – La Condamine: an authentic, human-scale resort with exceptional panoramic views
An exceptional natural setting
In total: 280 km of downhill ski runs and 58 km of cross-country ski trails (Larche and Saint-Paul). Skiing in the Ubaye Valley means enjoying exceptional sunshine , larch forests and panoramic views of the Mercantour peaks.
Convenient access
From Aix-en-Provence/Marseille: A51 towards Tallard then Barcelonnette (2h30) . From Gap: 1h. Gap train station then direct bus. Marseille Airport (2h30) or Nice (via mountain pass in summer/autumn).
Ready for an adventure in the Southern Alps? Book your ski rental in Barcelonnette with La Montagne Sport and benefit from 60 years of mountain expertise to access 280 km of slopes in the heart of the Ubaye!
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And for complete peace of mind while skiing, choose our tailor-made services: equipment maintenance, breakage/theft guarantee, personalized advice...
