Shop, bar and ski rental in Samoëns
The Big Bear experience: Hire, kit yourself out, toast, repeat
Because we thought that just a bar, just a shop, or just ski hire in Samoens was fine, but
that if we mixed the three, we could offer you a richer customer experience and, above all
understand your expectations. Whether it's on the bar-shop side, or the ski hire side, our team
will listen to you and support you.
Hire your equipment online
When it comes to ski hire, our team of skimans will put all their expertise at your disposal:
For a ski hiring in Samoens, whether you're looking for skis or snowboards for beginners, those who want to improve or those who want to perform at their best, our team will be happy to listen to you and advise you on the best equipment for you and your children. Pure piste or freeride, all-terrain or snowboard, tell us what you want to do and we'll take care of the rest.
Big Bear, sharing in a different way in a concept store unique in Samoëns.
Share moments in the cosy atmosphere of our Lounge Bar
After picking up your ski hire in Samoens or after a good day on the slopes, take your time after skiing and make yourself comfortable. Order a hot or cold drink, a beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail. Extend the aperitif with friends or family and discover our slate of products from local farms and other local producers.
The BIG BEAR COMPANY lounge bar is all about sharing the good things in life.
A different shop for a wide choice of clothing and accessories.
As well as ski hire in Samoens, our team at the shop will be on hand to offer you personalised support. We have selected quality, eco-responsible clothing for you, with a complete range of technical, streetwear and lifestyle clothing.
There's a wide choice of lifestyle clothing, including the following brands: Volcom, Roxy, Quiksilver and Sun Valley.
On the technical side, you'll find a complete range from Columbia.
You'll also find a wide range of accessories for hiking, trail running and everyday use.
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Tailor-made ski hire in Samoens in the centre of the village, within easy reach.
When you come to Big Bear for your ski hire in Samoens, you're choosing quality. Park right in front of us and collect your equipment with ease. By booking online, our team will be ready to welcome you and will have already selected the skis or snowboards that suit you best. Because sore feet can quickly become hell on the slopes, we'll take the time to find you the right boots... Comfort and warmth are the keys to your well-being on the slopes.
A warm welcome
Latest-generation equipment
A caring team
Ethical products
Waiting for your equipment in a queue can be interminable... To avoid this, Big Bear offers you the use of our boutique or lounge bar: let us know when you arrive and if the wait is too long, relax at the bar or let our team guide you through the shop. We'll let you know when it's your turn.
For winter 2024/2025, 95% of ski and snowboard hire in Samoens is guaranteed to be less than one year old. The rental fleet is made up of last season's models, for all types of downhill skiing and snowboarding and in all conditions.
The quality of our welcome goes hand in hand with customer satisfaction. Our team will welcome you with a smile and with attention to help you make the right choices, whether it's for a complete ski or snowboard outfit, a wine tasting or the selection of rental equipment suited to your ability and level. At Big Bear, you'll have a different experience when it comes to your ski hire in Samoens.
In the shop, we wanted to work with environmentally-friendly brands, using recycled products or products from sustainable or carbon-neutral sources.
At the bar, we wanted to favour short circuits and work with local producers. All the draught beers come from local brewers, local farms supply us with cheese and small independent producers supply the charcuterie. The teas and coffees
are all organic and from sustainable and fair-trade production.
Our brands
Discover our selection of brands chosen for the quality of their products, their knowledge of the mountain environment and outdoor activities, their fashion positioning and their eco-responsible approach. Whether for hire or in the shop, you'll find highly technical products with attractive designs.
Discover Big Bear through our customers' opinions
Contact & access
Big Bear
Your ski hire in Samoens with easy access and an ideal location: Pick up your equipment easily thanks to the two car parks next to the shop, where you can even recharge your electric vehicle. You can also take advantage of the resort's free shuttle buses, which stop very close to the shop and can drop you off at the gondola.
Shop
Open from December to April, Monday to Sunday
From 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. then from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
00 33 6 68 49 22 33
Lounge Bar
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 12pm and 3pm to midnight and Sunday 3pm to midnight. Closed on Monday
00 33 6 68 49 22 33
Winter activities in Samoens
Samoens is at the heart of the Grand Massif ski area, with 265km of pistes. From Samoëns, you can reach the resorts of Flaine, Morillon, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Les Carroz and enjoy one of the largest ski areas in Europe.
In the village, take a stroll through the typical narrow streets, enjoy the ice rink, visit the botanical garden or hop on the little train for a guided tour. Treat your taste buds to a range of local delicatessens or enjoy a meal in one of the resort's many restaurants.
Cross-country skiers will be delighted by the Nordic areas, either in the valley between Morillon and the cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, depending on the snow conditions, or at the Col de Joux Plane, which is served by the shuttle bus and has an uninterrupted view of Mont Blanc.
Our valley is a fantastic playground, so you can explore it in a fun way by mountain bike or electric fat-bike, but also on snowshoe trails with the help of our many mountain guides.
The more sporty can discover the valley in a different light thanks to ski touring, for moments of intense escape, far from the hustle and bustle of the slopes and as close to nature as possible.
And for total wonder, visit the Fer-à-Cheval site with its hundreds of waterfalls and take a dog-sleigh ride.
Whatever you fancy, don't hesitate to ask us, we'll be happy to advise you.
