Clothing

Going on a ski holiday but you don't know how to dress properly to ski? Choose some technical ski clothes that can withstand temperature fluctuations. Indeed, between the active phase of skiing down the slopes and the inactive phase of taking the ski lifts involved in alpine skiing, your body will undergo many temperature variations. There's no point in stacking multiple layers of clothing on top of each other. To protect yourself from the cold, the 3-layer system is sufficient. This combination of layers allows air to flow, keeping your body warm without hindering your movements. The purpose of the first layer is to wick away perspiration from your body. This is the thermal underwear which is worn directly on the skin. The second layer is an intermediate layer designed to keep the air warm and dry. This may be a ski jumper, a liner jacket or fleece. Finally, the job of the third layer is to insulate and protect you from the weather conditions. It must be wind-proof, waterproof and breathable. For this third layer, you can choose a ski jacket or a padded ski jacket depending on what you prefer. For the bottoms, opt for a pair of ski or snowboard pants with reinforcements at the ankles to protect the trousers from the metal edges of your skis. Also very practical are the ski pants with braces which offer good support and comfort in use. The ski suit is back in fashion and is increasingly present on the ski slopes. Assembled in a single piece, it prevents cold air from entering to keep you warm and looking good on the slopes!

Ski jackets are warm, waterproof and breathable while guaranteeing good freedom of movement. But they also have several small, ultra-practical options for a skier or snowboarder. On all the ski jackets, you will find a ski pass pocket, generally located on the left wrist of the jacket. You will also often find a goggle pocket, with a fabric lining to clean the lens of your ski goggles. In order to regulate the body temperature, some ski jackets have underarm vents: they can be closed when you are resting on the chairlift and opened during descents when your body is active. The removable hood may also be optional on ski jackets. To prevent cold air or snow from entering at the waist, ski jackets may have a snow skirt. This one closes or opens according to your needs. Finally, if you like skiing off-piste, some ski jackets include the RECCO system, which is designed to facilitate search and rescue operations in the event of an avalanche.

If you want to have a good day on the slopes, you need to follow the rule of the 3 technical layers. Indeed, it keeps the body warm while also wicking away your perspiration. The first layer is the thermal skiing base layer. Worn directly on the skin, its role is to retain heat while wicking perspiration outwards. The second layer is the liner jacket or fleece, which is worn between the base layer and the ski jacket. It acts as an insulator by retaining the heat around the skier's body, while transferring the perspiration released by the 1st layer to the top layer. Finally, the 3rd and final layer is the all-important ski jacket. This breathable and waterproof garment wicks perspiration outwards and, above all, plays a protective role against external elements like the snow, wind or rain.

Naturally, you need a pair of ski pants to go with the ski jacket. It is also essential to protect the extremities of the body such as the hands, feet and head, in order to stay warm in your outfit. Before heading down the slopes, you must therefore take a pair of gloves or mittens and some very thick and warm socks. As for the head, we strongly advise wearing a helmet, to ensure your safety in the event of a fall or collision with another skier. The ski goggles will protect your eyes from UV light and the wind.