Ski and sledge hire in Vipiteno – at the Monte Cavallo valley station
Everything for your day in the snow
Fresh snow, mountain air and the excitement of your first run: at Outdoor Center Vipiteno, we help you find the right equipment for your winter adventure. You’ll find us directly at the Monte Cavallo cable car valley station, next to the ticket office. We hire out skis, snowboards, sledges and other winter sports equipment for children and adults.
Whether you’re trying skiing for the first time, enjoying sporty runs or heading out for a family sledging day, our team will help you choose equipment that suits you.
Monte Cavallo is also known as Rosskopf, and Vipiteno as Sterzing.
Register before you arrive: use our free, no-obligation Quick Check-in to submit your details online and save time when collecting your equipment.
Ski hire for children and adults
The right equipment makes a difference. We’ll help you choose skis and boots to suit your ability, height and skiing style.
Are you a complete beginner, a relaxed family skier or looking for equipment for more demanding runs? Our team will guide you through the available options and fit your equipment in the shop.
For children, we pay particular attention to ski length and boot fit, helping young skiers feel ready for their next steps on the snow.
Our hire equipment
- Alpine skis and ski poles for different ability levels
- Children’s skis and ski boots
- Ski boots in different categories
- Snowboards and snowboard boots for children and adults
- Helmets and back protectors
- Cross-country skiing equipment for classic and skating
- Snowshoes and walking poles
- Sledges and waterproof sledging boots
Sledge hire in Vipiteno at Monte Cavallo
Fancy a winter adventure away from the ski slopes? Pick up a sledge from our hire shop at the Monte Cavallo valley station and enjoy a day on the sledging run.
You can also hire helmets and waterproof sledging boots. Goggles and gloves are available to buy in our shop.
How sledge hire works
- Register: one person from your group registers at the check-in in our ski hire shop. You can also submit your details before arriving using Quick Check-in.
- Collect your sledge: after checking in, collect your sledge on the first floor.
- Buy your lift ticket: tickets for the cable car are sold separately at the cable car ticket office.
Please remember: Each sledge may carry a maximum of one adult and one child.
Quick Check-in: register ahead and save time
Get ready for your visit from the comfort of home. Our Quick Check-in lets you submit your personal details before you arrive.
Registration is free and comes with no obligation. You choose your equipment at our hire shop, where we also fit and adjust it for you. Payment is made when you collect your equipment.
Quick Check-in is registration only. It does not reserve any equipment.
Ski and snowboard servicing in Vipiteno
Get your equipment ready for your next runs with our ski and snowboard service.
We offer base and edge servicing, electronic ski binding checks and race preparation. Bring your skis or snowboard to Outdoor Center at the Monte Cavallo valley station. We’ll inspect your equipment and recommend the appropriate service.
Ski storage at the Monte Cavallo valley station
Finish your ski day, put away your equipment and head off without carrying it around.
Our ski depot at the valley station provides storage for skis, boots and accessories. Heated lockers are available for the equipment of two, three or four people. Your boots can dry overnight, ready for another day in the snow.
Our shop: essentials for your day in the snow
Forgotten your gloves or looking for new ski goggles? Our winter sports shop stocks useful accessories for your day at Monte Cavallo, including goggles, gloves, hats, headbands and sunscreen.
Our team will be happy to help you choose.
Good to know: goggles and gloves are available to buy. We do not hire out winter jackets or ski trousers.
Ski school and equipment hire in one place
Would you like to learn to ski or snowboard, or improve your technique? Our ski school is also part of Outdoor Center.
The ski school office is right beside the hire shop, next to the ticket office at the Monte Cavallo valley station. You can arrange your lessons and collect your hire equipment in one convenient location.
Frequently asked questions about ski and sledge hire
If you have any questions about the ski school or ski lessons, please click here.
Where is the hire shop?
Outdoor Center is directly at the Monte Cavallo cable car valley station, next to the ticket office. Our address is Via Brennero 41, 39049 Vipiteno, South Tyrol, Italy.
Can I reserve equipment online?
No. You can register online using our no-obligation Quick Check-in. Equipment selection and hire take place at the shop.
Can I hire sledges too?
Yes. Our sledge hire shop is directly at the Monte Cavallo valley station. We also hire out helmets and waterproof sledging boots.
Do you have hire equipment for children?
Yes. We offer children’s skis, ski boots, snowboards, snowboard boots and helmets. Our team will help you find suitable equipment.
How much does equipment hire cost?
Prices depend on the equipment, category and hire duration. You can find rates for skis, snowboards, boots, sledges and other equipment on our prices page.
View the current price list
Is the cable car ticket included in sledge hire?
No. You need to buy your cable car ticket separately at the Monte Cavallo cable car ticket office.
Can I bring my own equipment for servicing?
Yes. Our ski and snowboard service is also available for your own equipment.
Your winter starts here
Winter sports are our passion. We’re here to help you get ready for your day in the mountains at Monte Cavallo.