What should you wear for skiing?

Three layers: a thermal base layer next to your skin, a fleece, then a waterproof ski jacket and trousers. Add gloves and goggles. In milder weather, leave out the fleece: the ALLEVARD and OISANS jackets are already insulated.

What should you remember to pack for a ski trip?

As well as your jacket and trousers, pack spare thermal underwear, ski socks, gloves and goggles. For evenings at the resort, bring a down jacket and après-ski boots.

What should you wear at a ski resort if you’re not skiing?

If you’re not moving enough to warm up, prioritise insulation: a warm jacket or a down jacket, a pair of warm trousers and a thick merino base layer like the WOOL 240. Wear après-ski boots on your feet.

What size ski trousers should you choose?

Sizing advice varies by model. The SNOW PANT runs small: if you’re between sizes, go up a size. The CARROZ runs large: go down a size. If you’re under 172 cm (men) or 162 cm (women), the SNOW PANT COURT has a shorter leg length.

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What to wear skiing: the three layers

On the chairlift, you spend ten minutes sitting still in the wind; on the descent that follows, you sweat. A ski outfit has three layers. A base layer wicks away sweat. A fleece retains warmth, while a jacket and trousers block snow and wind. Remove or add the fleece to suit the day’s temperature: find the details in our article on the three-layer system for skiing. For activities involving continuous effort, explore our ski touring clothing and our cross-country skiing clothing.

Ski jacket: insulation and a 10,000 or 20,000 mm membrane

The range has two constructions. The ALLEVARD (men’s, 1,065 g) and OISANS (women’s, 1,020 g) jackets combine CimaTherm insulation, stretch fabric and a 20,000 mm membrane, plus a snow skirt. The CARON (1,120 g) uses the same membrane in a roomy freeride cut. The VOSGES (men’s) and GERVAIS (women’s) are fleece-lined softshells rated at 10,000 mm. For powder and off-piste skiing, choose one of the three 20,000 mm jackets. For days on the piste, the softshells’ fleece lining is enough in normal conditions. Each has a RECCO reflector that rescue teams can detect in the event of an avalanche.

Compare these key features:

Membrane: 20,000 mm (ALLEVARD, OISANS, CARON) or 10,000 mm (VOSGES, GERVAIS).
Warmth: CimaTherm insulation or fleece lining.
Snow protection: snow skirts on the ALLEVARD and OISANS.
Weight: 1,020 to 1,150 g.

Find every model in our ski jackets.

Ski trousers: snow gaiters and leg length

The SNOW PANT is a warm softshell with a 10,000 mm membrane: articulated knees, snow gaiters that tuck into your boots, and zipped pockets for your ski pass. It weighs 600 g in the men’s version and 510 g in the women’s. If you’re under 172 cm tall (men) or 162 cm tall (women), choose the SNOW PANT COURT, with a shorter leg. For women, the CARROZ offers a 20,000 mm rating, CimaTherm insulation and detachable braces.

Check the sizing advice. The SNOW PANT runs small; the CARROZ runs large. For ski touring, the PITON adds side vents and edge-protection reinforcements. Compare them in our ski trousers.

Ski base layers: merino wool or synthetic thermals?

Wear the first layer next to your skin, with a close fit. For merino wool, choose the fabric weight to suit the cold : WOOL comes in 150, 200 and 240 g/m² weights. Wool limits odours, so you can wear it for several days running. For a synthetic option, WARM suits active days, while X-WARM combines two insulating fabrics for extreme cold. STRATEGIC is knitted without seams using bamboo and silk.

Over the top, the VERDON fleece (305 g) offers stretch; for women, the JORASSE has a built-in cold-weather face covering. Explore both ranges in our thermal base layers and our mid-layer fleeces.

Ski accessories and clothing care

The ski gloves and the ski goggles complete the outfit; for your feet, add ski socks. When snow stops beading on the fabric, renew its water repellency : add Nikwax TX.DIRECT WASH waterproofing treatment in the washing machine, then let the garment air-dry. Find other care products in our care products. All Cimalp clothing comes with the lifetime repairs.

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