A fun and entertaining activity
Gliding cannot only be done on snow with skis: it can also be done on ice with skates. Sometimes an Olympic sport, sometimes an artistic activity, ice skating is much liked by children but also adults. Choose your ice skates and you are ready to tour the iced water, pushing yourself while keeping balance. This activity can also be done in tranquility with the family, but it can also become a real speed competition for lovers of thrills.
Who can skate and under which conditions?
Children, even the smallest, and adolescents or parents can do this activity, it interests all. This also lets the youngest ones get introduced to winter sports, while learning to balance. Ice skating is usually easier than ski: on skates, you are freer with your movements and thus able to coordinate your movements better. The only requirement for ice skating: to really feel it.
Ice skates
This is the essential for practicing this activity: ice skates. They are all made the same way, with a leather shoe and a metal rod, there are however different types of ice skates. For a sporting practice, favor a rigid skate, with a profiled blade for the excessive practice of skating. For practicing for fun choose a pair that is comfortable and light. If you skate occasionally renting a pair is better, if not, a pair costs around €30-100.
Warm and comfortable clothes
Ice skating, which can be done indoor or outdoor, needs a lot of cold to conserve the ice. That is why falling is easy: that is why it is recommended to equip yourself well. Preferably, opt for ski clothes, especially if you’re a beginner: this would help arm you of the shock in case you fall. Don’t forget to wear gloves, a hat and a scarf. The price of your equipment depends on what you already have, but a specific purchase is not necessary for ice skating.
Your protections
This also depends on your wishes and your skating level. If you skate easily it is possible to wear knee pads to protect them in case you fall. If you are a beginner, we recommend renting a helmet, gloves for protection and knee pads. There are also blade guards for the most anxious. And thus you can skate in all security.
Fun on skates outside in Les Gets
This family resort offers outdoor skating, accessible during the winter season: surrounded by the Christmas market, an enchanting spectacle awaits you during the day or night.
La Clusaz, courses and more
Take a class day or evening with skating professionals in La Clusaz, that have a rink of 1000m2.
Les Menuires, indoor rink
In the Belleville valley, Les Menuires welcomes young and old on its indoor rink of 1000m2.
Orcieres Merlette, an indoor play space
If you are looking for a sport and fun experience, then is the rink of Orcieres Merlette convenient for children and adults: with its 2000 m2 of space, overhung with light and sound games, the atmosphere is very festive. Nocturnal skating is also organized.
Pralognan-la-Vanoise, recommendation for young children
Do you want to get your kids started on the fun of ice skating? This resort offers you a security pack, beginner luge and protection to evolve on the rink.
Alpe d’Huez, the resort for artistic ice skating
Do you want to develop your competences in the art of ice skating? Alpe d’Huez welcomes you to courses of artistic skating and to perfect it, hourly or weekly the whole year long.
1800 m2 of fun in Deux Alpes
Come try skating in fresh air in Deux Alpes in a place of 1800 m2. In addition, renting skates and the access to the rink is for free if you have the Ski pass or a Family pass.
Tignes, a unique skating experience
The ski resort of Tignes offers you a unique possibility: that of skating on a iced lake.
Les Orres, a place dedicated to kids
If its 670 m2 of rink is sufficient for beginners and experienced, les Orres also organizes animations on ice to be admired by all who skate. Kids are usually happy to hockey on ice, or slalom or even brush-balloon.
Saint Lary-Soulan, the synthetics of service on ice
The rink of Saint Lary-Soulan is recommended in the Pyrenees. It is in fresh air and fun space, the rink offers you a space of 275 m2, near the stores and Christmas market, during the end-of-year holidays. Fun moments with the family are ensured.
Metabief: 400 hectare at your disposition
The resort of Metabief, in Jura, offers you natural ice skating in breathtaking landscapes: during the winter period the lake of Saint-Point transforms in an open rink, just steps from the Mont d’Or. A space of 400 hectares for great skating, can you dream up a more beautiful setting?
