Even though Patagonia is out of California, seeing them in Chamonix made it feel like my "hometown"…read morewas represented. This store is similar to your typical Patagonia shop in the US, with slightly higher prices. (yeah) A great place to go if you need a last-minute puffy or ripped your softshell pants wide open with a crampon.

Recieved a great pair of hiking climbing pants... "Schoeller" brand made in Switzerland!!…read moreDark blue- Love em Comfy and hearty Wear is everyday use!! About €300, but worth it!! Love the shop- lots of inventory. Love the Ortovox brand!! Staff is friendly, professional, helpful. Highly recommended when in Laussane!

From the owner: Le plus grand spécialiste des sports de montagne et des activités outdoor en Suisse. Tout pour…read morel'alpinisme, l'escalade, la randonnée, le ski de randonnée, les via ferrata, les raquettes, les expéditions et bien plus encore.

These guys are the best. The store never feels crowded and the selection is exactly what you need…read more Cheap backpacks and crampon rentals. They have a ton of good souvenirs too like trail maps and outdoor gear. I rented skis then they let me rent a snowboard and gave me an extra day for free. This is the spot!

We came here to buy fuel to use during our Tour du Mont Blanc…read more We found here a better TMB map than one we bought on Amazon. So we got it. There are plenty of outdoor gear here and staff are really friendly and speak English.

There are several Intersports in Chamonix - this is the newest one right in the centre of the town,…read moreon the main street. We had pre-booked ski hire and the process could not have been any more efficient. When we arrived, we were greeted instantly and attended to right away, with no waiting. The person thankfully spoke English (even though we had given our rusty French a go - badly) and we had no communication issues at all. The skis I was given were almost brand new - they were certainly new that season and did not have a mark on them. Later in the week, my ski instructor commented that I'd been given good skis and they were the right size and type for my height and skill level. This was not the case with other members of the group who had ordered their skis from elsewhere - the ski instructor even advised one girl that she should ask her ski provider for a different pair, as the ones she had been given were not suitable at all. Whereas we were very confident in the expertise and equipment provided by Intersport. On returning the skis at the end of the week, again we were seen to right away, no waiting at all - just a very easy and quick in and out. I would definitely use this Intersport again. I'd also popped in during the week to buy a Buff, as we had unfortunate weather. and driving snow was getting the better of my face. It seemed expensive - just under 40 Euros for a Buff, but let's face it, if you buy gear in a ski resort you know you are going to get fleeced on the price anyway, and I was happy to pay the price for convenience. Again, we were happy with the quality of the items on offer, and with the friendly service.

Outdoor life store in Bern. In an old building, under arches: beautiful location but not much…read moreassorted merchandise. Pricy. No sales. Rebel review: 4