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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. 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

 

 

- 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 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

 

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 €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!

 

Eating Out and Après-Ski in Les Gets

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. The terrain is suited to beginners right through to experts. More


SKI AREA

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.

 

BEGINNERS

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

 

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

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. Portes du Soleil has extensive intermediate slopes with big lift networks.

 

EXPERTS

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

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.

 

OFF-PISTE

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 11/12 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 PORTES DU SOLEIL LIFT PASS with PR

 

 

Portes du Soleil 6 Day Lift Pass 2011/2012

 

Les Gets/Morzine local pass not pre-bookable (from €152 per adult and €120 per child). Recommended for beginners

 

17/12 – 30/03

From 31/03

Adult(20-62)

£196

£167

Junior (16-19)

£176

£150

Child (5-15)

£147

£125

Senior (64+)

£176

£150

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

 

FREE PASSES!

Children under 5 receive a FREE lift pass.

Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.

 

Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):

 

Les Gets/Morzine ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €21 children, €27 adults

Day - €25 children, €31 adults

Portes du Soleil ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €28 children, €37 adults

Day - €32 children, €43 adults

 

Les Gets Ski School

PRE-BOOK* your Half-Day GROUP SKI/BOARD LESSONS

 

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

 

 

Ski School ESF Les Gets Prices 2011/2012

(lift pass not included)

 

 

- SKI -

 

 

 

18/12-23/03

 

25/03-23/04

 

Adults

5-15

3-4

Adults

5-15

3-4

6 ½days

£126

£109

£118

£151

£130

£141

6 days

£202

£175

£189

n/a

£235

£245

 

- SNOWBOARD -

 

 

18/12-01/01 + 12/02-09/03

01/01-10/02 + 11/03-23/03

From 25/03

 

Adults & 12yrs+

6 mornings

£165

£118

£127

6 afternoons

£142

n/a

Children 7-11, mornings only snowboard from 18/12-01/01 - 12/02-09/03 - £118

 

Ski / Garderie for 3-12yrs

 

 

18/12-23/03

From 25/03

 

3-5yrs

6-12yrs

3-5yrs

6-12yrs

6 half days

£248

£239

£265

£256

6 full days

£345

£330

£354

£339

Half days – 09.00-14.00 (inc lunch)

Full days – 09.00-17.00 (inc lunch)

 

Times and Schedules (ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED, SUBJECT TO CHANGES).

 

All ski lessons are Sunday-Friday.

 

SKI: Adults, Children (3-15):

 

AM – Mornings

 

Midday

 

PM - Afternoons

18/12-11/02

10.00-12.30

 

n/a

 

14.00-16.30

12/02-09/03

09.00-11.00

 

11.15-13.15

 

14.45-17.00

11/03-24/03

10.00-12.30

 

n/a

 

14.00-16.30

25/03-23/04

10.00-13.00

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

SNOWBOARD Level 1-3 : Adults, Children (10-15):

 

AM – Mornings

 

PM - Afternoons

18/12-31/12

09.00-12.30

 

Not available

12/02-09/03

09.00-12.30

 

Not available

 

SNOWBOARD Beginners : Adults, Children (10-15):

 

AM – Mornings

 

PM - Afternoons

18/12-31/12

Not available

 

14.00-17.00

12/02-09/03

Not available

 

14.00-17.00

 

SNOWBOARD All levels : Adults, Children (10-15):

 

AM – Mornings

 

PM - Afternoons

01/01-10/02

10.00-12.30

 

Not available

11/03-23/03

10.00-12.30

 

Not available

25/03-20/04

09.30-12.30

 

Not available

 

Please note that lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (18/12-2/1, 13/2-13/3 & 9/4-24/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.

 

Les Gets Individual Tuitions (11/12 prices, NOT pre-bookable)

 

 

ESF Les Gets Tariffs for 1-2 persons**

 

1 hour

(within the private lesson timetable)

€39

1 hour 30

(within the private lesson timetable)

€58.50


Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.

Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change

 

Ski school Les Gets contact numbers:

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

 

Ski Hire Les Gets

Les Gets ski hire prices start from £37 for children (skis and boots) & £54 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

 

Altitude restaurants in Les Gets

• Le Belvédère (Mont Chéry)

D6

• Le Chasse-Montagne (Chavannes)

C1

• La Grande Ourse (Mont Chéry)

D7

• La Chanterelle (Mont Chéry Nord)

• Les Chevrelles (Mont Caly)

• La Croix Blanche (Chavannes)

E1

• La Païka (Piste du TK Turche)

G2

• Le Grand Cry (Chavannes)

E1

• Le Moufl on (Rosta)

• Le Vaffi eu (Pleney)

• Le Wetzet (Ranfolly)

• Le Yéti (Chavannes)

E1

 

*ALL PRE-BOOKABLE EXTRAS ARE PAYABLE TO PEAK RETREATS IN STERLING 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, France & Switzerland)

Km

 650

Lifts

 195 (10 gondolas, 104 drag lifts, 79 chairlifts, 4 cable cars)

No. of slopes 267

 

 36

 

 113

 

 104

 

 27

 

Local ski area

Les Gets/Morzine

Km

 110

Lifts

 51 (2 cable cars, 26 chairlifts, 3 gondolas, 14 drag lifts)

No. of slopes 67

 

 3

 

 26

 

 28

 

 9

Beginners

****

Intermediates

****

Experts

***

Boarders

***

 

Snow cannons

577 in Portes du Soleil (385 Les Gets/Morzine)

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

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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