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Although Les Gets village has a scattered appearance,
most of the facilities are conveniently close to the
main lift station. The Les Gets Petit train road
shuttle runs around the resort for easy travel, free
of charge. Les Gets has bags of traditional
character.
This sunny village has a quiet ambiance that appeals
to families but also Les Gets livens up at the
weekend for those wishing to have a drink or dance
after skiing.
The scenery in Les Gets is best from high points such
as Mont Chery where you can get a lovely panorama of
the village, wooded slopes and in the distance
– Mont Blanc.
Les Gets, France, ski resort has an outdoor ice rink
and fitness centre.
Ski accommodation in Les Gets varies from hotels,
chalets to self catering apartments.
Rated by Peak Retreats’ clients in 10/11
amongst the top 10 resorts that they would
recommend a friend.
Why Les Gets?
·
Part of the massive
Portes du Soleil (Morzine Les Gets Avoriaz etc) ski
network with one of the largest local areas
·
One of the most
easily accessed resorts by car from the UK or
Geneva
·
A lively traditional
French ambience feel, Les Gets has a good range of
amenities and reasonable prices
·
Les Gets, France, is
an excellent choice for families and
non-skiers
Les Gets Resort Opening Dates
Les Gets/Morzine opens 18th December 2010 and closes
on 18th April 2011
Partial opening* from 18/04/2011-25/04/2011
*Depending on snow conditions
Follow links below
Les Gets has acquired the Famille Plus label for its
childcare facilities. Please view here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
The
Fripouilles
– Tel: +33 4 50 79
84 84 or +33 4 50 79 79 79
Booking advisable. From 6 months to 4 years
old. Open everyday except Saturdays from
20/12/09 – 16/04/10. Children take part
in indoor activities, and discover the joys of snow
in the little garden. Every day of the week except
Saturday from 19th December 2010 to 15th
April 2011 in Les Gets.
Opening hour: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prices 10/11:
½ day - €19
1/2 day + garderie during lunch time - 33€
Lunch time garderie - 14€
Day - 42€
6
x ½ day - €102
6 x 1/2 day + 6 lunch time garderie - 168€
6 x 1 day - 224€
Lunchs (6 euros) are not included in the prices.
Miss Poppins offers
high quality, friendly and flexible childcare
service, plus babysitting in Les Gets. Also able to
rent buggies, high chairs etc.
www.misspoppins.org.uk
HIPP organic baby
food in Les Gets – HIPP are a leading European
brand of baby foods, which can be purchased in
‘Bar Bush’ in Les Gets
www.hipp.co.uk
All along the “Gentiane” slope, from the
arrival point of the Chavannes cablecar, the
purple Milka slope offers a fun, educational
route to initiate skiers to the alpine environment.
Life-size fibre animals and displays provide visual
information about animal and plant life for children.
The Purple Cow comes along during the French school
holidays to liven up the slope and hand out
quantities of chocolate…
Children’s ESF Ski Lessons in Les Gets
Children can ski from 3 years old in Les Gets with
ESF Les Gets.
Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for
details.
Other
3 runs reserved for toboggans:
- In Les Gets centre, next to the «Vieux
Chêne» drag lift, for 2 to 6-year-olds.
- In Les Perrières, for children 6 and over.
At Chavannes for 4-6yrs
Workshop
Located in the Praz du Soleil apartment block in Les
Gets - Ceramic painting workshop
It’s child’s play!
Open to all: adults and children.
• Choose an item to paint
• Let your imagination run free draw or charcoal
your chosen model. Use stamps, stencils, etc.
• Comb
• They look after the glazing and firing (20
hours at 980°C)
• Your masterpiece will be ready the following
day.
Prices between 6 euros and 60 euros depending on the
model
Paragliding, Hang
gliding, snow shoe walks, ice skating, tobogganing,
husky sledding, hiking trails, hot air ballooning,
ice diving, snow mobile…
Floodlit
skiing
After
closing time on most ski slopes you can continue to
ski on the floodlit Boule de Gomme.
New
activities
Information and booking: Air Libre
www.airlibre.fr - contact@airlibre.fr
• Hot air ballooning
Long flight (hour) - €244/pers.
• ULM initiation flight From €80
• Snowmobile
Driver, 1 hour €70
Passenger, 1 hour €30
Ski joering
Reservations required at +33 (0)6 08 18 78 54
The rhythm is adapted to each and every participant,
with the sole goal
being: having fun. Ski joëring is a unique way
to enjoy the mountains
in an environmentally-friendly manner.
1-hour outing: 42€
Guides
Mountain and tour guides
Guides des Gets
www.esf-lesgets.com
Tél. + 33 (0)4 50 75 80 03 (ESF)
Vallée Blanche, Off piste, Trek,
Héliski, ice climbing. A programme is
published each week taking into account the
prevailing weather conditions. Tailor-made excursions
are also available.
Ice rink: Located in the heart of Les Gets
village, the ice rink is open every day. During the
school holidays: from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2
to 7 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. / The rest of he year:
from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 3 to 7 p.m. and 8 to
10 p.m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Setting up of a fun «ice trail», toboggan
rental for beginning children, hosting of «ice
parties» and ice-rink galas.
•Rates: 1 entry + skate hire
Adults
...........................................................6,50
€
Children -16 years old
........................................6 €
Sledge
dogs
D’oumiak Aventure
http://loisirnature74.unblog.fr
Tél. + 33 (0)4 50 25 88 63
Introduction to the sledge dog conducting:
Adult and child (over 12) - €145
Children (9 to 12 years old) - €70
Meal not included.
Traineaux de l’Ubac
tel : +33(0) 6 77 82 09 45
traineauxdelubac@gmail.com
New:
Introduction to the sledge dog conducting:
- 1/2 day 85 E/person
- 1 day 145 E/person
- 2 days outing: 350 E/person
Paragliding
www.airlibre.fr / contact@airlibre.fr
Tél. + 33 4 50 79 87 06
Initiation flights and courses. From €75
Library
Free consultation and loan of items during opening
hours: Monday, Friday and Saturday from 4.30pm to
6.30pm, late opening on Tuesday from 4.30pm to
6.30pm, all day Wednesday, between 9.30am and 12.30pm
and from 3pm until 6.30pm. Closed on Thursday, Sunday
and public holidays. Very young children, who must be
accompanied, are welcome on Wednesdays between 10am
and 11am.
Temporary subscription (with guarantee):
Individual:
........................................................5€
Family:
.......................................................10.00€
Free of charge for children under 14 years old.
Cinema
A different film
each day in Les Gets
Bowling
Tél. + 33 4 50 79 87 77
Ten-pin bowling, billiards, open every day from 4
p.m. to 2 a.m. Open from 2 p.m. in case of bad
weather. Don’t forget to book!
Massage and fitness centre
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
A range of Face care which brings life and youth back
to the skin (Clarins, Dior, Phytomer).
Body care and massages from the world over for
unforgettable moments of escape and comfort.
• Ayurvedic, Californian, sea holistic massage
with essential oils
• Pro-active, super-relax and super-tonic
Clarins care
• Massages using marine active ingredient
principles
• Drainage, scrubs, whirlpool baths,
hydromassages, wraps
• Cellu M6TM key module
Dietetic consultations, UV, leg waxing, manicure,
make-up, nail fixing
Wellness centre
Open daily from 9.00 a.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Wellbeing treatments from the 5 continents and
massages from throughout the world for a spot of
relaxation and recharging. Face and body care rituals
for a trip for all your senses. Balneotherapy.
Reflexology, lymphatic or
fascia massages, pressure therapy, hot stone or
labradorite massages, traditional thaï massage
« Nuad Borarn », Ayurvedic massages,
Balinese massage. Affusion massage, Tibetan bowl
vibrating massage.
- Endermology: cell M6 Key moduleTM
- Anti-aging treatment: lift 6TM
- UVA
- Traditional hamman, chromatic sauna, sensorial
shower experience, Kneipp foot bath......
Mechanical music museum
Open every day except Saturday from 2.15 to 7.15
p.m., last guided visit at 6 p.m.
• Carillon bells, pendulums and music-boxes
• Animated scenes and automatons
• Barrel organs (dance and fair-ground types)
• Orchestra scores and violins
• Mechanical and wind pianos
• Phonographs and gramophones...
All displayed throughout the museum in their
historical context.
Adults
...............................................................7€
-16 years
...........................................................4€
(Appointments for groups with possibility of morning
visits for groups only)
Les Gets Market
Les Gets market every Thursday morning.
Brewery Visit
Le Pub Irlandais
Tel : + 33(0) 4 50 75 86 02
Step into Ireland when you walk through the door to
the Irish Pub.
Check out our free brewery visits where Colin will
teach you how he makes the only beers brewed in Les
Gets! Take this unique chance to taste the
Gétoise, Avalanche, Rua and Rua a
l’ancienne.
They use only water, hops, malts and yeast.
That’s right; there are no chemical products
and no preservatives in their beers!
Restaurants, shops, cinema, bars, musical evenings,
nightclub (Igloo), bowling. Shopping is perfectly
safe along the central shopping lane
(pedestrian only during certain periods).
Other amenities in Les Gets
Doctor, dentist,
physiotherapist, pharmacy, optician, banks,
supermarkets, cash point, take-away pizzeria, 11
mountain restaurants indoor heated pool, outdoor
skating rink, fitness centre, sauna, health &
beauty treatments centre, bowling, weekly market,
Mechanical music museum, linen hire, push-chair hire,
laundrette, butcher, baker, optician,
hairdresser
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Les Gets Tourist
Office
- B.P. 27 - F - 74260 Les Gets
Tél. +33 (0)4 50 75 80 80 - Fax +33 (0)4 50 79
76 90
E-mail : lesgets@lesgets.com -
www.lesgets.com
Les Gets Tourist information open from 8.30am-7pm in
winter.
Access to Les
Gets
By
Road:
Driving distance from
Calais
to Les Gets:
538
miles or
7hrs30
A6 motorway via
Macon followed by the A40 motorway towards Geneva.
Exit in Cluses.
From Northern
Europe, access via the Swiss motorway towards
Martigny.
Exit Portes du Soleil, 20
minutes from Chatel.
By
Rail:
Thonon-les-Bains SNCF
railway station (TGV – high speed train) /
Transfer by shuttle, 40kms (approx cost
10€).
Monthey railway
station (Switzerland) / Transfer by taxi,
25kms.
TGV in Cluses
22km
Airports:
Geneva to Les Gets is 67 km (1 hour)
www.gva.ch/en
Chambery Airport is 117 km from Les Gets (1 ½
hours)
www.chambery.aeroport.fr
Grenoble Airport is 203km from Les Gets (2 hours)
www.grenoble.aeroport.fr
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 204 km from Les Gets (2
hours)
www.lyon.aeroport.fr
Bus transfers from
Geneva Airport
– see
timetable/prices/info.
Runs from
18/12/10-16/04/11. On 25/12, bus 70 & 77
only.
Leaves GVA airport at
11.20, 13.00, 14.30, 18.30.
Departs Les Gets at
08.50, 11.50, 14.35, 16.10, 17.30.
Tickets must be
reserved with altibus.com (not pre-bookable with Peak
Retreats). Transfer time 1hr 45mins. Cost is
€54.50 per adult return (cheaper prices for
groups of 6 adults). Child is half adult rate
(2-10yrs).
Getting around Les Gets
A daily free shuttle service runs every 30 minutes
and serves the following hamlets: les
Perrières, les Cornuts, les Granges, the
centre of the village, les Puthays, la Turche, le
Char Rond, les Folliets.
Little train - The little train runs in the village
centre (free of charge).
Airport Transfer
Pre-book your
taxi transfer with Peak Retreats
From Geneva
Airport to Les Gets – from £71 per
person return based on 4 people sharing.
For all other
transfer
prices click
here
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