Ski and mountain hats

Keep Your Head Warm

A significant amount of body heat escapes through the head when it is not covered. In the mountains, a beanie is essential: on exposed chairlifts, while cross-country skiing, hiking, après-ski, or just walking in the resort. On alpine ski slopes, a helmet is preferred, with a thin beanie or a hood worn underneath. The beanie also protects the ears, which are particularly sensitive to the cold.

Other Accessories

Winter sports accessories come in a variety as well:

• Ski Helmets.
• Gloves.
• Mittens.
• Ski Headbands.
• Neck Warmers.
• Hoods.
• Ski Socks.

All accessories are gathered on the accessories page.

Mountain Brands

Cairn, a French winter sports brand, offers knitted beanies for women, men, and children. Rossignol, a French brand established in 1907 in Voiron, has the children’s beanie Tara, lined with faux fur. Spyder, an American competitive skiing brand, features the reversible Bug beanie, and Obermeyer, a brand from Aspen, offers the Shoshone. Daehlie, the brand of Norwegian cross-country skiing champion Bjørn Dæhlie, presents the Tradition. Peak Mountain, Colourwear, Reima, and Dare 2B complete the selection.

Materials and Linings

Wool, especially merino, retains heat even when wet and reduces odours. Acrylic, lighter and easier to care for, is often paired with a soft, insulating fleece lining to prevent itching. The pom-pom, made of faux fur or wool, adds a classic touch to the mountain look. For children, Reima beanies, from the Finnish brand, cover the ears well. One should wash their beanie by hand or on the wool cycle.

Good Deals

Great bargains can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and sent out within that time frame. The key periods of the year follow a consistent order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, the spring French Days, and then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you wear a beanie under a ski helmet?

A thick beanie prevents the helmet from fitting properly and decreases its protection. Instead, a thin beanie or a hood should be worn under the helmet, and keep the warm beanie for the chairlift or après-ski.

What beanie should I choose for cross-country skiing?

The effort is intense and sweat is plentiful: a thin and breathable beanie prevents your head from getting soaked. The Daehlie Tradition, from the Nordic specialist brand, is suitable for these active outings.

Wool, fleece or acrylic: which material keeps you warmest?

Wool, especially merino, retains heat even when wet and regulates perspiration. The fleece lining adds softness and wind protection. Acrylic, easy to care for, provides less warmth but dries quickly.

How to choose a beanie for a child?

Measure the head circumference just above the ears and choose a model that covers the ears well without coming down over the eyes. A lined beanie like the Rossignol Tara or a Reima model keeps the child warm on the snow.

How to wash a pom-pom beanie without deforming it?

Wash it by hand in cold water, without rubbing or twisting, then dry it flat on a towel. A pom-pom made of faux fur can be fluffed up with a brush once dry, restoring its volume.