Les Gets Ski Holidays

Les Gets ski resort is perfect for families. Go skiing in Les Gets for a warm, welcoming atmosphere and views of Mont Blanc.

Les Gets Ski Resort

Les Gets is small and family-friendly with attractive chalet-style buildings, a welcoming atmosphere and excellent skiing. With Mont Blanc viewable from its slopes, the spectacular scenery in Les Gets ski resort complements the charming atmosphere of the town.

Plenty of restaurants, bars and shops in the town centre mean that there is lots to do off the slopes too. Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area – one of the largest ski areas in the world. With easy access to Morzine and Avoriaz, there is the opportunity to go out and experience the neighbouring ski resorts.

The Portes du Soleil has 600km of pistes and some of the best skiing around – there’s something for all levels of abilities. Les Gets has 120km of slopes and will keep any skier or snowboarder occupied. Most of the pistes are reds or blues. There’s also a dedicated beginner area at the top of the Chavannes gondola, ideal for families or mixed-ability groups.

The village is mostly made up of traditional French chalets. The Chavannes gondola and express chair are the local lifts that easily get you up the ski area. They are convenient as they are very accessible from the main town.

Off the mountain, there’s plenty to do with an ice skating rink, cinema, music museum and a bowling alley. The nightlife can get lively at times with happy hours and live music at certain bars. There are also places to have a quiet drink if you prefer.

You can fly to Les Gets by landing at Geneva or Chambery. Geneva is just over an hour by car, ideal if you want quick access to the slopes.

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Les Gets Transfer Time

Geneva

1h 10m

Chambery

1h 30m

Best For...

Families
Portes du Soleil
Traditional Alpine charm
Uncrowded slopes

Resort Statistics

Resort Altitude 1,170m
Skiing Altitude 2,466m
Total Ski Area 600km
Lifts 201
Blue Runs 320km
Red Runs 210km
Black Runs 70km
Cross Country 216km

Ski Areas in Les Gets

The main local slopes of Les Gets are shared with neighbouring Morzine, offering the most extensive local network in the Portes du Soleil with a gigantic 600km of ski slopes. There is a large variety of runs, meaning that all levels of skier will have plenty to do. Additionally, the runs in Les Gets tend to be quieter than other ski resorts in the Portes du Soleil, especially those in Mont Chéry on the opposite side of Les Gets.

Skiing in Les Gets

Beginners are well looked after in Les Gets, with the top of the Chavannes gondola being a great place to master the basics. Intermediates and advanced skiers alike will also have a good amount of pistes to enjoy, with a great selection of reds and blues around the ‘bowl’ area of the mountain. Head over to Avoriaz to tackle some of the harder slopes and thrilling off-piste descents.

Snowboarding in Les Gets

Les Gets is great for snowboarders, with plenty of magic carpets and easy blues to start off with. Intermediates are blessed with wide, cruisey blues that are generally low-traffic. There is a well-maintained snow park in Les Gets ski resort with plenty of rails, kickers and jumps. More advanced freestylers may want to head over to park-paradise Avoriaz for more challenging territory.

Ski Schools in Les Gets

With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.

We’ve partnered with New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all skiing ability levels.

Book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re travelling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.

Crèches in Les Gets

Les Fripouilles Nursery in Les Gets will look after children between the ages of six months and four years old. ESF has a Piou-Piou club for children from three years old and from four years old the children can have ski lessons.

Restaurants in Les Gets

There is an extensive selection of restaurants in Les Gets. The Ferme de Montagne serves some of the best food in the resort in a unique setting. Le Tyrol is a good option for families, serving delicious wood-fired pizzas in a cosy atmosphere.

Après Ski in Les Gets

Whilst Les Gets is known for being best suited to families, there is still a good number of bars to keep groups entertained. Le Pub Irlandais and the Black Bear have live music, flowing drinks and lively atmospheres for you to enjoy. For the night owls, there is L’Igloo, the local club which is perfect for those who wish to party late into the night.

Non-Skiers

In the centre of town there’s an ice skating rink, cinema, music museum and a bowling alley. There is also a very good selection of shops with local crafts and unique gifts. Sleigh rides and snowshoeing are a great way to explore the area and there’s parapenting available for the more adventurous. In addition to this, the neighbouring areas of Morzine, Avoriaz, Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux are just a short journey away, making for an ideal day trip.

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