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Hiring children's ski clothes
A number of ski hire shops are branching out to offer children's ski clothes
A NUMBER of ski hire shops are branching out to offer children's ski clothes such as trousers and jackets as well as boots and skis for hire.
It is worth calling ahead to see if shops at the resorts you are visiting offer this facility.
The Sport2000 chain offers children’s clothes for €35 per week and €15 for a weekend at certain stores.
You can reserve equipment in advance on http://location-ski.sport2000.fr for discount prices.
Also try www.skimium.fr
It is also possible to hire from individuals via www.consoloc.com www.je-loue-tout.fr and http://fr.zilok.com
These are more general sites for hiring objects from individuals so you will have to search to find ski equipment in the areas where you live or will be skiing and to arrange collection.