About Ravanel & Co
Ravanel & Co is a Chamonix heritage brand operating from the Galerie Alpina on Avenue du Mont-Blanc, offering ski, cross-country, and ski touring rentals backed by a professional bootfitting workshop. Their second location at Les Praz de Chamonix specialises in Nordic equipment, making them a go-to for both downhill and cross-country enthusiasts exploring the valley's extensive trail network. The Ravanel name has been synonymous with Chamonix mountaineering and outdoor culture for generations.
The Avenue du Mont-Blanc shop houses a comprehensive alpine rental fleet, with everything from entry-level sport packages to high-performance freeride and touring setups. What truly distinguishes Ravanel from other Chamonix rental shops is their bootfitting studio, where technicians use heat-moulding, custom footbeds, and shell modifications to achieve a precision fit that rivals what you would get at a dedicated podiatry clinic. For skiers who have struggled with uncomfortable rental boots elsewhere, this service alone makes Ravanel worth the visit. Ski touring equipment — including lightweight bindings, skins, and safety gear — is available alongside expert route advice from staff who know the backcountry intimately.
The Les Praz location is particularly popular with cross-country skiers heading out on the groomed trails that wind through the valley floor between Chamonix and Argentière. Nordic ski and snowshoe rentals are available there alongside guided excursion bookings. Ravanel also stocks a curated retail selection of mountaineering hardware, climbing gear, and alpine apparel, reflecting their deep roots in the broader Chamonix outdoor community. Whether you are an alpine purist, a touring enthusiast, or a Nordic explorer, Ravanel & Co provides the local expertise and equipment quality that the Mont Blanc massif demands.
