We've put together our product selections by activity for skiing — if you're passionate about alpine skiing, you're in the right place. Here you'll find all the kit you need for your next winter sports holiday.
Kit yourself out for alpine skiing at the best price
The CimAlp piste ski clothing range has been designed to offer garments tailored to your sporting practice, combining comfort, technical performance and thermal protection. CimAlp alpine skiing clothing is built for long-lasting durability, high resistance and to let you look sharp on the slopes at the same time.
Whether ski trousers, salopettes, ski jackets or ski tops, our models are made with technical fabrics and cutting-edge coatings. What's more, the cut of every ski piste garment is modern and on-trend!
Explore the quality and technical performance of Cimalp ski clothing
In our Alpine Skiing clothing range, you'll benefit from all CimAlp technologies and our 50+ years of expertise in outdoor and skiing. Ski with complete confidence thanks to:
- Our softshell ski jackets with our 10,000 mm / 10,000 g/m²/24h membrane and lined with Thinsulate for a versatile, reassuring product suitable for skiing, everyday wear or travel alike
- Our warm, waterproof and windproof ski jackets featuring our Ski Series membrane with 20,000 mm waterproofing and 20,000 g/m²/24h breathability, lined with Thinsulate insulation — the ultimate choice for all active skiers.
- Our garments are fitted with a RECCO® beacon to provide an essential safety feature during your ski sessions.
- All our ski trousers feature Kevlar edge reinforcements on the lower leg to prevent cuts to the fabric.
- A full range of accessories — gloves, beanies and ski goggles — has also been designed so you can ski while staying warm.
What is piste skiing?
Piste skiing takes place exclusively on groomed runs managed by ski resorts. It is the resorts that develop, maintain and secure the pistes in winter. They are accessible via ski lifts, including cable cars, gondolas, chairlifts and drag lifts.
At a ski resort, each run is colour-coded according to its difficulty level:
- The green run is considered the easiest. It is suited to people who want to learn to ski.
- The blue run, easy to intermediate, is suited to beginner skiers.
- The red run is for confident, intermediate skiers.
- The black run, the most challenging, is taken on by advanced skiers who make the most of a steep gradient to pick up speed.
How to kit yourself out for piste skiing?
Ski boots can be more or less stiff depending on your level. The degree of stiffness is measured using an index called Flex. The higher the Flex, the stiffer the boot, providing greater precision and control for the skier. For beginners, it's advisable to opt for softer boots.
Piste skis are short and fairly narrow, to ensure a good grip on hard snow and deliver reliable responsiveness.
Piste ski poles are characterised by their small baskets. On flat terrain, ski poles help you move forward by pushing with your arms. On descents, poles help you maintain balance.
Skiing is not without its risks, so wearing a helmet is strongly recommended. And where there's a helmet, there should be goggles. Highly recommended, they provide effective protection against cold, wind and sun, while improving your vision.
A piste skier will want a pair of gloves with a good grip, which is essential for your alpine skiing gloves as pole use is frequent in this discipline. Look first and foremost for gloves that are breathable, waterproof and provide optimal warmth.
What to wear for piste skiing?
Start with a technical base layer that wicks moisture away from your skin. Opt for thermal underwear in synthetic fabric or merino wool to keep your body dry and warm. Then add as a mid layer a technical ski fleece to protect you from the cold. A fleece jacket or jumper is a great choice, offering good thermal insulation while remaining breathable. The outer layer should be a waterproof and breathable ski jacket to protect you against the elements — snow, wind and rain.
Make sure the jacket also has good insulation to keep you warm. For the technical ski trousers, it must be warm, breathable and waterproof. Integrated gaiters are a welcome feature, and zipped ventilation along the thighs is often appreciated. Knee and seat reinforcements also add durability. Use dedicated ski socks that provide good thermal insulation and wick moisture to keep your feet dry and warm.
If you'd like to explore more of our range, check out our selection for off-piste skiing and freeride, our selection of ski touring outfits or our cross-country skiing and skating outfits.