Bollé Mountain and Ski Sunglasses 

Looking for the best protection for your high-altitude activities? Bollé’s mountain and ski sunglasses combine performance and comfort, reducing glare and reflections in the most extreme conditions. Designed with advanced technologies, enjoy your winter adventures safely.

Why wear mountain and ski sunglasses?

At high altitudes, regardless of the season, wearing sunglasses is essential. Whether it’s summer or winter, UV rays are present in mountainous environments and can be harmful to the eyes if not properly protected. Snow reflects up to 80% of the sun’s rays. Bollé mountain sunglasses offer 100% protection against this increased UV exposure and reduce glare.

In addition to ensuring better visibility, sunglasses must also act as an effective barrier in extreme lighting conditions. For mountaineering, for example, or ski touring, lateral protection helps shield the eyes and face. Bollé models, such as the Adventurer, equipped with removable side shields, provide an effective barrier against intense brightness.

How to choose your mountain sunglasses?

For all your alpine outings and extreme sports activities, choosing the right mountain sunglasses involves considering several factors:

• Lens type: Featuring spectacular optical clarity, Bollé’s Phantom photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changes in light, transitioning from category 1 to 3 in less than 30 seconds. This makes them highly versatile, whether it's sunny, cloudy, or changing. The brand also offers the innovative SOLACE4, a high-performance mineral lens in category 4 that provides exceptional optical clarity and superior UV protection. SOLACE4 filters 99% of blue light and 95% of infrared light, minimizing eye strain and ensuring clear vision even in extreme light conditions. For an unmatched visual experience, the patented Volt High Contrast technology provides high contrast and exceptional color and depth perception.

• Comfort and protection: All Bollé lenses are treated to resist scratches and fogging, ensuring clear and precise vision in all circumstances. Models like the Pathfinder, Adventurer, and Ascender also feature Thermogrip® inserts on the temples and nose, guaranteeing a perfect fit and secure hold, even during the most intense activities. For high-altitude adventures, the brand’s glacier sunglasses, such as the Chronoshield, are equipped with removable side shields for the best possible sun protection. To prevent your sunglasses from slipping, consider adding a strap if possible. The Adventurer, for example, has perforated temples that allow for the inclusion of a strap, which comes with the frame.

• Categories and uses: In high-altitude environments, the visual protection requirements vary greatly depending on the activity. For extreme sports like glacier skiing, where lighting conditions are very intense, it’s essential to choose performance sunglasses in category 4, designed to provide maximum protection against UV rays and glare. For activities like high-altitude hiking, where direct sun exposure may be less continuous, lighter lenses that adapt to lighting changes might be more suitable.

Ski Sunglasses: How do they complement ski masks?

Your discipline and sporting practices will primarily determine the choice between ski sunglasses or a ski mask. In ski touring, for example, mountain sunglasses, which are less bulky and lighter, are typically used during the ascent phases. If you alternate between wooded areas and open snowy plains, the Phantom photochromic lenses will be particularly useful to adapt to lighting variations.

For descents, where challenges multiply with stronger winds and higher speeds, the ski mask becomes essential. In this regard, Bollé ski masks, with their panoramic lenses and FLOW-TECH® ventilation system, provide complete face coverage. This is crucial to maintain perfect visibility and prevent fogging.

This targeted approach allows each athlete to equip themselves according to their needs at every stage of their activity, without compromising comfort or safety.