When it comes to hiring skis and boots in St Gervais before deciding on the shop you need to think about are you going to hire them at the slopes at Bettex, or in St Gervais. Here are some things you need to consider before deciding: -
Time of Year
School Holidays are very busy. If you hire at the slopes you will probably pay more and are unlikely to get a locker there.
Your Accommodation
How far are you from the Telecabin or the nearest ski bus stop?
Do you have young children with you?
Does it come with a ski locker?
Do you have a car with you?
Generally it's better to hire at the slopes providing you can get a ski locker. Take off your skis and boots at the end of the day, slip on your shoes, and return in comfort in the Telecabin back down to St Gervais. This is especially good for those skiing with young children who struggle to carry everything.
However hiring in St Gervais is generally cheaper and if you're booking them for a family then there can be a significant difference in the total cost. If you're staying near the lift in St Gervais or you've got a car with you then it will be easy to walk to the lift or bung everything in the car and drive to the lift (there's a large car park beside the lift).