Portes du Soleil - Les Gets

The resort

Les Gets is a charming village of mainly traditional chalet buildings nestling in the valley bottom with mountains rising on either side. The church with its steeple, the old style farmhouses, and tree lined slopes make an attractive alpine picture. The village has expanded to encompass the winter sports market and there is a good range of shops and some excellent restaurants. More


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.

 

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 ski resort has an outdoor ice rink and fitness centre.

 

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

 

 

- Children Activities Apres Ski Access/Getting Around Maps-

 

 

Childcare in Les Gets

 

 

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 December to April in Les Gets.

Opening hour: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

½ day - €19

1/2 day + garderie during lunch time - 33

Lunch time garderie - 14€

Day - 41

6 x ½ day - €100

6 x 1/2 day + 6 lunch time garderie - 165

6 x 1 day - 220

Lunchs (6 euros) are not included in the prices.

 

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…

 

Le Club des p’tits Montagnys

(Booking is advisable) www.esf-lesgets.com

Open Sunday to Friday all the season. This activity club welcomes children from 3 to 12 years old, for full or half days with or without lunch (provided

at a nearby restaurant).  Snow games, sledging, walks, games, reading,

videos...

Times: 9h00-12h00/14h00-17h00

ACTIVITY CLUB WITHOUT SKI LESSONS- Children from 4 to 12 years old

One week half days without lunch: €114

One week half days lessons with lunch: €227

 

Childrens 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

 

Activities in Les Gets

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 €80

Passenger, 1 hour €20

 

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) - €140

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

Family initiation:

from - €35 per 1/2 hour

Initiation to sports:

from €35/person per 1/2 hour

1/2 day from €85/person for training and outing.

 

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)

 

Market

Les Gets market every Thursday morning.

 

Eating Out and Après-Ski in Les Gets

Restaurants, shops, cinema, bars, musical evenings, nightclub (Igloo), bowling.

 

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

 

Transfers from: Cluses, Thonon les Bains, Geneva...

Departures and arrivals at the bus station of Les Gets.

• Gare routière des Gets «La Soulane»

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 79 78 51 / +33 (0)4 50 98 07 81

www.altibus.com

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access Plan

Les Gets France

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Les Gets Map, Les Gets France

 

 

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Resort Map

Les Gets France

 

 

Les Gets Map, Les Gets France

 

 

 

Skiing

Les Gets and its larger neighbour Morzine share one of the best ski areas in the Portes du Soleil. Together with other popular resorts such as Avoriaz or Chatel, it shares a massive 650km of pistes. More


Les Gets is well situated for beginners with good nursery slopes in the village as well as more snowsure ones up at La Chavannes.

 

From Les Gets village centre, you can ski Les Gets from a choice of two ski areas. On one side there’s Mont Chery (some of the most challenging slopes and usually quiet) with its sumptuous views of Mont Blanc, and on the other is Chavannes, with access to 650 km of ski-runs and the other resorts in the Portes du Soleil. In order that skiers can cross the village on skis, a white way is built every winter for skiers. It’s actually a snow-covered strip of road that serpents between chalets, letting people cross easily from one side of the mountain to the other, without taking their skis off.

 

NEW 09/10: THE MAPPYS’ AREA (BEGINNERS)

Close to the arrival point of the Chavannes cable car, this learning area is located in a quiet and secure environment away from the ski area. It consists of two magic carpets, a snow cable and a rope tow to ski smoothly on 4 slopes. This area is entirely accessible to pedestrians; families and friends are invited to come and encourage their loved ones. This makes skiing in Les Gets convenient. Ski professional welcome this new zone, which significantly expands their teaching space. Note that a direct connection is possible with the Grand Cry Territory via the cable car with the same name.

 

Intermediates have wide cruising runs from La Ranfolly and from the top of Le Pleney down to Morzine. There are some excellent reds on Mont Chery.

 

For the more advanced there are also good slopes on Mont Chery, on the other side of the resort. Experts will find good steep runs over the back of Mont Chery and off-piste opportunities on Chamossière.

 

Snowboarding in Les Gets is fun with access to a snowpark on the upper slopes of Mont Chery with airbag, hips, handrails, tables and a wall; plus a Jib park with a table and handrail. There’s a boardercross near the top of Chavannes.

 

In good snow there is plenty to do off-piste, including some excellent wooded areas.

 

LES GETS PISTE MAP

To see the Les Gets piste map for 09/10 please see the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

 

LES GETS SNOW REPORT

To see the Les Gets snow report view the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

 

Les Gets Lift Pass

Save Time in resort and budget ahead by pre-booking your Les Gets ski pass. See below for prices.

 

PRE-BOOK* your 6 day Portes du Soleil Lift-Pass with PR

 

 

“Portes du Soleil” 6 day lift pass prices 2009/2010

 

 

Les Gets/Morzine

(for info only)

Portes du Soleil

 

 

19/12-16/04

19/12-16/04

03/04/09 to end of season

Adult

€150

£193

£164

Child (5-15)

€113

£129

£109

Senior (over 62)

€120

£155

£131

Local area lift pass for Les Gets/Morzine only bookable in resort. Recommended for beginners

Note: €2.50/pass for hands-free pass to pay locally (can be re-used annually). No Photo necessary

 

Children under 5 receive a FREE lift pass.

Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.

 

SPECIAL OFFER from 03/04/10: 1 free Portes du Soleil lift pass per child under 12 for every Portes du Soleil adult lift pass bought.

Les Gets Ski School

PRE-BOOK* your 6 Half Days ESF Les Gets Group Ski/Board Lessons

 

Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will be charged

 

 Ski School ESF Les Gets Prices 2009/2010

( lift pass not included)

 

19/12/09-26/03/10

28/03/10-23/04/10

 

Adults

 

Children (5-15 years)

 

Kind. (3-4yrs)

Adults

Children (5-15 years)

 

Kind. (3-4yrs)

SKI 6 half-days1

£108

£104

£118

£130

£125

£142

SKI 6 full-days

£174

£166

£189

N/a

 

 

19/12/09-02/01/10 + 06/02/10-06/03/10

03/01/10-05/02/10 + 07/03/10-26/03/10

28/03/10-23/04/10

Snowboard 6 mornings 2

£163

£116

£140

Snowboard 6 afternoons 2

£140

n/a

Ski school Les Gets times:

1 Ski Sun.-Fri. 19/12-26/3 (Except 7/2-5/3) Mornings 10.00-12.30 or Afternoons 14.00-16.30; 7/2-5/3 Mornings 09.00-11.00 or 11.15-13.15, Afternoons 14.45-17.00; 28/3-23/4 mornings ONLY 09.30-12.30

 

2 Snowboard 19/12-2/1 & 6/2-6/3 Mornings (level 1 to 3 ONLY) 09.00-12.30 or Afternoons (Beginners ONLY) 14.00-17.00; 3/1-5/2 & 7/3-26/3 Mornings 10.00-12.30; 28/3-23/4 09.30-12.30  -

ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED                                                                                                            Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply

 

Individual Tuitions (09/10 prices, NOT pre-bookable)

 

 

ESF Les Gets Tariffs for 1-2 persons**

 

1 hour

(within the private lesson timetable)

€37

1 hour 30

(within the private lesson timetable)

€55.50

1 hour

(Depending on instructors' availability, within the morning group lesson all season or afternoon during Xmas & February French School Holidays)

€43


* + 9 € for each additional person and per hour

 

Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ESF Les Gets ski school. Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change

 

Les Gets ski lessons (private) contact:

Ecole du Ski Francais Les Gets  +33 450 75 80 03

 

Ski Hire Les Gets

Les Gets ski hire prices start from £35 for children (skis and boots) & £49 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Les Gets ski hire prices.

 

Cross country in Les Gets

• 12km of marked trails.

• The cross-country trails are prepared with double tracks and for skating step. Separation of walkers and cross-country skiers (Les Chavannes slope)

- Improved marking for trails. For cross-country skiing lessons and outings,

contact the ski schools.

 

Les Gets Snowpark

There you’ll find:

- the Freestyle District (big air, hip, handrails, etc.).

- the Jib District (handrails).

On the Les Chavannes slope:

- the Boarder Cross (series of banked turns and moguls) for all levels, with very frequent rotations thanks to the Mouille au Roi drag lift.

www.snowpark-lesgets.com

 

Snowshoeing with ESF in Les Gets

1 half-day snowshoe outing lasting 3 hours: €24

3 snowshoe outings per week:  €65

6 snowshoe outings per week: €115

 

*ALL PRE-BOOKABLE EXTRAS ARE PAYABLE TO PEAK RETREATS IN STIRLING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PRICES ARE IN £.

 

ANYTHING IN EUROS (€) WE ARE UNABLE TO PRE-BOOK AND

WILL BE PAYABLE LOCALLY.

 

Les Gets, Portes du Soleil

Resort Height 1172m-2002m

(3,850-6,570ft)

Les Gets Ski Area

 

Portes du Soleil (12 resorts, 2 countries)

Km

 650

Lifts

 195 (9 gondolas, 103 drag lifts, 79 chairlifts, 4 cable cars)

No. of slopes 267

 

 35

 

 106

 

 100

 

 26

 

Local ski area

Les Gets/Morzine

Km

 110

Lifts

 50

No. of slopes 69

 

 3

 

 26

 

 28

 

 9

Beginners

****

Intermediates

****

Experts

***

Boarders

***

 

Snow cannons

694 in Portes du Soleil

Driving distance from Calais to Les Gets 538 miles or 7hrs30

 

FAMILY LIFT PASS OFFER FOR LES GETS PASS SEE HERE FOR DETAILS

LES GETS INFO

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Les Gets Resort News/Events

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Les Gets Snow Report

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Client Feedback

 

 

LES GETS SKI MAPS

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Portes du Soleil Piste Map PDF

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Les Gets Piste Map

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Les Gets Piste Map

(Cross Country - PDF)

 

LES GETS MAP

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Les Gets Map

 

 

LES GETS IN SUMMER

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Les Gets in Summer



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