Skiing where pleasure is anchored in the language. Experience a relaxed and carefree time in Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland thanks to INTERSPORT Rent. Our RENTertainers will prepare your equipment before you arrive and are there for you every day. You can also swap out your gear so that you are optimally prepared for changing conditions. We are always on hand to give you tips about the ski resort and the region. We look forward to your visit.
Why use the ski rental options in Gstaad?
To start your skiing holiday as relaxed as possible, we recommend renting your equipment on site in Gstaad. With INTERSPORT Rent, not only do you save on bulky luggage, but you also have the opportunity to test the latest ski and snowboard models from renowned manufacturers every year. Your benefits from renting skis in Gstaad:
- A professional service that ensures that your ski‘s edges are sharpened and their bases are given a fresh coating of wax.
- The knowledge of the RENTertainers, if you want to experience places that only locals usually know about.
- The opportunity to try out new sports. Never been on a snowboard before? No problem, just drop by, rent and possibly discover a new passion for yourself.
Book your rental equipment online
Would you like to start your winter holiday directly on the slopes without having to spend a lot of time in queues? With ski rental from INTERSPORT Rent, you can do just that. Thanks to our online booking option, you can reserve your ski or snowboard equipment from the comfort of your own couch before your holiday has even started.
It's that simple:
- Select equipment in advance - save your favourites
- Set preferred dates for collection and return
- Pay online for a fast, smooth process
- Pick up on site - without long waiting time and filling out forms
If you have any further questions about the material, our RENTertainers will be happy to help you.
Your INTERSPORT Rent shops in Gstaad
Our winter sports professionals are on hand to provide you with personalised advice at the shop in Gstaad. Benefit from the on-site service: if your ski boots are pinching, our RENTertainers adjust them to your liking. The result: you start your skiing fun with the very latest, customised brand equipment. Maximum fun in the Swiss snow is guaranteed!
Skirental shops - Gstaad
INTERSPORT Brand Sport Gstaad
Skiing in Gstaad: where beauty meets tradition
Skiing between luxury and down-to-earthness
In Gstaad, the term for going skiing is "ahifahre". This is Swiss German and means both "to ski down" and "to relax". And indeed, the renowned ski resort is all about pleasure skiing. The destination of Gstaad with its ten chalet villages is internationally recognised for its chic charm and discreet luxury.
The region has retained its original and down-to-earth character to this day: As well as style and class, tradition and pristine nature define the Swiss winter sports paradise. Guests can enjoy skiing on varied dream slopes away from mass tourism.
More information about the ski resort
Perfectly groomed, wide slopes full of variety are on the daily programme when skiing in Gstaad. Families are drawn to its local mountain, the Wispile. Carving fans will love the big turns with fantastic views of the surrounding Alpine landscape on the “Parwenge-Lengebrand” slope in the St. Stephan area. The steepest run, the “Tiger Run”, offers a challenge for racers on the “Wasserngrat” with a length of 2.5 kilometres.
The Red Run, one of the longest slopes in Europe, is located in the Glacier 3000 ski area, and two snow parks make freestylers' hearts beat faster. You see: In the ski resort around Gstaad, Schönried, Saanenmöser and Saanen, there is something for every winter sports enthusiast.
This is what the individual resorts in the interconnected Bernese Oberland ski region stand for:
- Gstaad: the world-famous, traffic-free chalet village with access to three ski regions.
- Saanen: the historic heart of the Saanenland near the Eggli - La Videmanette ski area.
- Schönried: Sun terrace, the largest ski arena in the region with 105 kilometres of slopes and a cross-country skiing paradise with 18 kilometres of trails.
- Saanenmöser: the sunny pass with direct access to 105 kilometres of ski slopes and a snow park
- Rougemont: take the gondola directly from the village up to 2,100 metres, where you can either enjoy the alpine slopes or one of the longest (blue) valley runs in the region.
Elevate yourself in the Glacier 3000 glacier ski area
Thanks to its location at an altitude of up to 3,000 metres, you benefit from the guaranteed snow from November to May. This region is also the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland. If you've never had the pleasure of skiing on a glacier before, you should grab your equipment and hit the slopes in front of a magnificent view. If you would like to explore this area, you can either do so with an additional ticket or you can purchase a multi-day ticket directly, which already includes the Glacier 3000 region.
If you’re looking for 'an adrenaline rush, the "Black Wall" is one of the steepest runs in Europe with a gradient of 45 %. Make sure you have the latest skiing models so that you can carve your turns into the Swiss glacier landscape with sharp edges.
Book your gear now to get the best experience one the slopes.
With style through the snow parks in Gstaad
Do you want to get some air and improve your skills on rails and boxes? Then you'll find the perfect conditions in Gstaad to do so The Snowpark Gstaad on the Hornberg in Saanemöser offers three lines with different levels of difficulty - a good starting point for beginners and pros alike. For example, park riders will find kickers up to 6 meters high.
In the Glacier 3000 snow park, there are four different lines where all levels can get their money's worth and improve their trick repertoire. For those who want to push themselves to the limit, the "Big Mama" might be the one challenge. It is a jump where even the pros hang out to train.
Off-piste activities Gstaad
A highlight for anyone who wants to leave their skis or snowboard at home for a day is the world's only suspension bridge connecting two peaks. The "Peak Walk by Tissot" is available to visitors free of charge all year round.
If you don't want to go quite so high up, you can explore the countless winter hikes around Gstaad. Worth mentioning are also the fondue huts. Order your fondue backpack from one of the dairies, the Berghaus Wispile or the surrounding hotels and enjoy an unforgettable meal in front of a snow-covered Alpine panorama with friends and family.
Gstaad also has a lot to offer for their guests when it comes to wellness: with a wide range of luxurious hotel spas, public facilities and individual treatments. Here you can unwind in one of the outdoor pools and let your gaze wander over the winter landscape. If you have any questions about the Gstaad region, just drop by one of our INTERSPORT Rent shops and pick up a few insider tips from one of our RENTertainers.
Awaiting you in Gstaad:
- 200 kilometres of slopes at an altitude of 1,000 to 3,000 metres above sea level
- Family ski area with fun and skill parks as well as snow sports schools
- Access to the Glacier 3000 glacier ski area
- 2 snow parks: on the Hornberg in Saanenmöser and in the Glacier 3000 area
- 40 winter hikes and cultural trails as well as themed ones
- 7 sledging runs
- 9 trails in one of the top cross-country skiing areas in Switzerland
Skiing in Gstaad is the right thing for you if ...
... you are looking for a sustainable destination for your skiing holiday.
... you are travelling to Switzerland with the whole family to go skiing or snowboarding.
... your motto for skiing is "class instead of mass" .
... you attach great importance to a variety of slopes and experiences.
... you've always wanted to enjoy a fondue in a wooden hut with family and friends.
INTERSPORT Rent tip
The RENTertainer recommends
Store your skis or board safely in the INTERSPORT Rent ski depot and swap your skis for snowshoes! After all, there are many trails waiting to be explored in Gstaad. The circular trail on the Eggli and the newly developed hiking trail in the Horneggli-Hoernberg region are particularly beautiful.
Gourmet tip: You should try a delicious fondue at least once during your Swiss skiing holiday. Especially if the destination, like Gstaad, is nicknamed Fondueland! Grab your fondue rucksack and hike to one of the fondue huts to an unforgettable evening enjoy in the Swiss winter landscape.