Glisshop

Glisshop was founded in 1997 and launched its online store in 1999, when specialty e-commerce for mountain sports was still uncommon. Its catalog covers winter sports as well as outdoor activities throughout the year.

Today it pairs that channel with a store in Aubière, near Clermont-Ferrand, and a team that supports customers from equipment selection through after-sale service.

The store centers on alpine skiing, touring skis, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. The selection also includes boots, helmets, goggles, poles, protective gear, apparel, and accessories. Sections by sport and product type help shoppers compare brands; its help guides, for example, explain how to choose a board and understand differences among snowboard profiles and shapes.

Expert guidance is a visible part of the offer. Glisshop says its specialists test new models each season and help match a customer’s skill level, activity, and conditions with suitable equipment. Support is available by phone, chat, or email in French and English, and the help center publishes technical tutorials. Customers who prefer to examine equipment in person can visit the Aubière store.

The company lists delivery in 24 to 48 hours to a home or pickup point and a 100-day return period. These are the store’s published terms and may depend on the product and destination, so customers should check the order details before buying. The online channel broadens the selection; the French storefront lets shoppers see equipment and speak with staff.

The in-person store’s history added a chapter in 2012, when Glisshop left its former Aubière location and moved to rue des Varennes. The storefront gives shoppers a direct way to see equipment and speak with specialists before buying, alongside the online store.

Glisshop is part of the Lafreto Outdoor group, which brings together specialty retailers across several sports. For shoppers, that means a focused selection and help from specialists rather than a general-purpose catalog. Whether someone is preparing for a first season on the slopes or looking for a specific part, the store offers ways to browse by activity, consult its guides, and visit the Aubière location before heading into the mountains.