Downhill Skiing / Alpine

Alpine skiing outfit: hit the slopes with the right kit

CIMALP® offers gear for experienced skiers looking for comfortable, technical ski clothing for winter sports.

Our advice: softshell garments consist of 3 laminated layers: a fleece microfibre, a waterproof membrane and a windproof, breathable outer fabric. This versatile material is the essential garment for the alpine skier in any weather and any season!

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We’ve put together ski gear selections by activity. If you love alpine skiing, you’re in the right place: you’ll find everything you need for your next winter sports holiday here.

Get equipped for alpine skiing at the best price

CimAlp’s piste ski clothing range is designed to suit your sport, combining comfort, technical performance and warmth. CimAlp alpine skiing clothing is built to last, withstand wear and keep you looking good on the slopes.

From ski trousers and fitted ski pants to ski jackets, our designs use technical fabrics and advanced coatings. Every piece of piste ski clothing also has a modern, stylish cut.

Experience the quality and technical performance of Cimalp ski clothing

Our alpine skiing clothing range brings together all of CimAlp’s technologies and more than 50 years of outdoor and ski expertise. So you can ski with confidence thanks to:

Our Softshell ski jackets with our 10.000 mm / 10.000 g/m²/24 h membrane and Thinsulate lining, for a versatile, dependable product you can use skiing, around town or while travelling
Our warm, waterproof and windproof ski jackets feature a Ski Series membrane with a 20.000 mm waterproof rating and breathability of 20.000 g/m²/24h, plus Thinsulate insulation: ideal for active skiers.
Our clothing is equipped with RECCO® reflectors, providing an essential safety feature for your ski sessions
All our ski trousers have Kevlar reinforcements at the lower legs to protect the fabric from cuts caused by ski edges
We’ve also designed a full range of accessories, including gloves, hats and ski goggles, to keep you warm while skiing

What is piste skiing?

Piste skiing takes place only on groomed runs within ski areas. Ski resorts prepare, maintain and secure these runs throughout winter. You reach them by ski lifts, including cable cars, gondolas, chairlifts and drag lifts.

At a ski resort, each run is colour-coded by difficulty:

Green runs are the easiest and are suitable for people learning to ski.
Blue runs are easy to intermediate and suitable for beginner skiers.
Red runs are for experienced skiers.
Black runs are the most difficult, used by advanced skiers who can build speed on steep slopes.

What gear do you need for piste skiing?

Ski boots

Ski boots vary in stiffness to suit your ability. Stiffness is measured by an index called flex. The higher the flex rating, the stiffer the boot and the more precise the ski control. If you’re just starting out, choose a more flexible boot.

Skis

Piste skis are short and fairly narrow, providing good grip on hard snow and responsive handling.

Poles

Piste ski poles have small baskets. On flat ground, you can push against the poles with your arms to move forward. On descents, they help you keep your balance.

Helmet and goggles

Skiing carries risks, so wearing a helmet is strongly recommended. Goggles are also highly recommended: they protect you from cold, wind and sun while improving visibility.

Gloves

For piste skiing, choose gloves with a good grip, which you’ll need for your alpine skiing gloves because you use your poles regularly in this sport. Above all, look for breathable, waterproof gloves that provide plenty of warmth.

What should you wear for piste skiing?

Start with a technical base layer that wicks moisture away from your skin. Choose thermal base layers in synthetic fabric or merino wool to keep your body dry and warm. Then add a technical ski fleece to protect you from the cold. A fleece jacket or pullover is a good choice: it provides warmth while remaining breathable. Your outer layer should be a waterproof, breathable ski jacket to protect you from snow, wind and rain.

Make sure the jacket also has enough insulation to keep you warm. For the technical ski trousers, it should be warm, breathable and waterproof. Integrated gaiters and zipped ventilation along the thighs are useful features, as are reinforcements at the knees and seat for greater durability. Use ski socks designed for skiing, with good thermal insulation and moisture-wicking properties to keep your feet dry and warm.

If you’d like to explore our range of outfits, take a look at our selection for off-piste skiing and freeride, our selection of ski touring outfits or our cross-country skiing and skate skiing outfits.

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