What are technical trousers?

These trousers are designed for outdoor activity: the stretch fabric moves with your knees, while a water-repellent treatment or membrane protects you from rain. The double-faced, bi-stretch BALMAZ F blocks the wind and weighs 320 g in size S; the EXPLORE 4 F adds reinforcements for rocky terrain.

I'm under 1.62 m tall: which version should I choose?

Choose the shorter-leg version, called COURT: it falls to the right length without alterations. The PLARET Court F, HOGGAR COURT 3 F and QUEBEC COURT 2 F are recommended for those under 1.62 m tall. The BALMAZ, EXPLORE 4, LEVANNA 3, CLARET, JOHANNESBOURG 3 and SNOW PANT 5 also come in a shorter-leg version.

Waterproof trousers or overtrousers: which should I take?

Choose waterproof trousers if rain is forecast all day: the HOGGAR 3 F, made with 10,000 mm CIMASHELL, can be worn on its own and weighs 400 g. If showers are only a possibility, choose overtrousers: the TORRENT F, made with 20,000 mm Ultrashell, packs into your bag and goes on without removing your shoes, thanks to full-length zips on both sides.

Shorts or a skirt for summer hiking?

Choose shorts for freedom of movement: the stretch, water-repellent AERRA COURT 3 F weighs 140 g. Choose a skirt for ventilation: the lightweight, breathable ACACIA 3 F weighs 215 g.

Women's trousers and shorts

Cimalp women’s technical trousers and shorts for the mountains, rain, cold, skiing, trail running and climbing: stretch fabrics, Ultrashell or CIMASHELL membranes, and several styles available with shorter legs.

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Women’s technical trousers: choose for the season and weather

Start with the worst weather you’re likely to face, then consider the terrain. On dry trails, stretchy, water-repellent trousers are enough from spring to autumn. For prolonged rain, add a membrane ; in dry cold or on snow, choose a brushed inner fabric or insulation. Before deciding, check the product details for:

Trouser weight, from 199 g for the OCHE F to 734 g for the PITON 2 F ski trousers
Whether it has a membrane and its hydrostatic head rating, from 10,000 to 20,000 mm
Reinforcements at the knees and lower legs
The availability of a short-leg version

Rocky terrain and all four seasons: BALMAZ F and EXPLORE 4 F

For trousers you can wear from spring to autumn, choose the BALMAZ F: double-faced, bi-stretch fabric that manages moisture and blocks wind, weighing 320 g in size S. For rock or scree, choose the EXPLORE 4 F, stretchy, with reinforcements in exposed areas, weighing 400 g. For Nordic walking, the BERGEN PANT 4 F (360 g) has ventilation below the knees. Compare fits and reinforcements in our women’s hiking trousers.

Lightweight or 2-in-1 trousers for summer and trekking

When the weather warms up, go lighter. The OCHE F weighs 199 g in size S and dries quickly; the water-repellent LEVANNA 3 F weighs 270 g. For running or fast walking, the windproof FAST 3 F has Kevlar reinforcements and weighs 280 g. To switch to shorts without stopping for long, the CLARET F (300 g) and JOHANNESBOURG 3 F (320 g) convert in seconds, without taking off your shoes for the JOHANNESBOURG. For hot climates, the JOHANNESBOURG 3 F and CARLITA 2 F (255 g) have an anti-mosquito treatment. This treatment is an insecticide*, recognised as effective against most mosquito species (Aedes, including Aedes albopictus, known as the "tiger mosquito", Culex and Anopheles). Find them in our lightweight women’s trousers and our women’s 2-in-1 trousers.

Waterproof, warm or ski trousers: rain, cold and snow

In prolonged rain, pull on trousers with a membrane. The HOGGAR 3 F uses 10,000 mm CIMASHELL with sealed seams. With three pockets and kick patches, it can be worn on its own and weighs 400 g. To keep a pair in your pack, choose overtrousers : the TORRENT F, made from three-layer Ultrashell rated to 20,000 mm, has two full-length zips so you can pull it on without taking off your shoes, and weighs 310 g. View the range in our women’s waterproof trousers.

In cold weather, the QUEBEC 2 F has a brushed softshell inner and a high waist. It blocks wind and keeps out snow, weighing 460 g. For skiing, the SNOW PANT 5 F (510 g) has internal gaiters, a 10,000 mm membrane and a RECCO reflector. The CARROZ F combines CIMATHERM insulation with a 20,000 mm CIMASHELL membrane and weighs 660 g. Compare them in our women’s ski trousers.

Shorts, skirts and trousers with shorter legs

For summer hiking, the stretchy, water-repellent AERRA COURT 3 F shorts weigh 140 g. If you prefer a skirt, choose the ACACIA 3 F : lightweight and breathable, it weighs 215 g. For climbing, the OSSAU F shorts weigh 195 g. View all the styles in our women’s hiking shorts and skirts and our women’s trail running shorts and trousers.

If you’re shorter, look for the COURT version: BALMAZ, EXPLORE 4, LEVANNA 3, PLARET, CLARET, JOHANNESBOURG 3, HOGGAR 3, QUEBEC 2 and SNOW PANT 5 come with shorter legs, ready to wear without alterations. Check the rating in the product details : 1.62 m for the PLARET Court F, HOGGAR COURT 3 F and QUEBEC COURT 2 F.

* The mosquito-repellent treatment is a biocidal product containing permethrin as its active substance. It may cause skin sensitisation.

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