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Latest Gear: Top 10 Christmas presents for skiers

Our selection of gifts for the discerning skiers

featured in News & reviews Author Caroline Sayer, Les 2 Alpes Reporter Updated

Christmas is fastly approaching. The season for family gatherings, general merriment and, of course, the all-important gift-giving!

If you still haven't found that special present for the skier in your life, we have compiled a list of perfect gifts to bring to the slopes of Les 2 Alpes.

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Hestra Heliski gloves

These are the Rolls Royce, the crème de la crème, the non-plus ultra... you get the idea... of ski gloves. There’s a reason why this glove is used by so many Méribel ski instructors, patrollers and lift attendants: they're the warmest and most hard-wearing gloves on the market. From €125.

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Bart children’s helmet covers

Kids love wearing these adorable animal helmet covers and it means you can easily spot them on a crowded piste. The only trouble is choosing between the monster, dragon, penguin, bunny or bear. From 30€

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Grabber handwarmers

The best stocking fillers ever! Pop them into your gloves or mittens and enjoy up to six hours of cosily warm hands. Bliss. From 3€ 

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Thermic heated socks

We’ve tried them and they really work. Give a pair of battery-heated socks to the chilly-foot sufferer in your life and not only will he/she be eternally grateful for toasty toes, you’ll never have to listen to another complaint about freezing feet. A win/win present. From €199.

Tignes Valley off-piste skiing

"Les Clés" guide books by Didier Givois

A must-have book for any off-piste skier. In French and English, the "Les Clés" book series details all the classic off-piste routes in Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski and the Espace Killy. They are full of gorgeous, inspiring photos to whet the appetite. From 45€.

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Evo 4 avalanche transceiver

A transceiver is the essential gift for the skier or boarder who is starting to venture off-piste and it could one day save a life. This one is easy to use and a sensible price. Add a probe and shovel to make up the full kit if your budget stretches to it. From 220€

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Icebreaker Tech 260 Crew merino wool base layers

Like all thermals, these keep you warm. What sets these apart from man-made base layers is that the natural wool fibres don’t trap bacteria so they stay sweet-smelling. They are not just useful for skiing, they will form part of your everyday wardrobe too. From €95.

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Uvex Variomatic goggles

Googles that cope with any light conditions. These adapt when you ski from bright sunlight into shade and are perfect on poor viz days too. From 120€.

Top 10 Christmas presents for  skiers 2017

Ice and snow grippers

Not a glamorous gift but brilliantly effective at keeping you upright on icy or snowy pavements. From 10€.

Ski Massage, Val Thorens massage

Massage voucher

Les 2 Alpes's talented masseurs will ease away skiing aches and pains in your own chalet. Simply call to reserve a massage for your loved-one. You’ll get lots of credit for being thoughtful without any of the bother of going out to buy a gift. From 70€.