For lift openings dates please see Les Gets RESORT NEWS

Adventure Park – Climb to the top of the trees, discover a higher landscape, and decide on challenges that will push you limits. Between sky and ground, the Adventure park allows you to play around on the 86 games spread over 4 different circuits of every-increasing difficulty, adapted for all over the age of 8. The park includes Tarzan leaps, death slide, rope bridges, bungee etc. Instructors supervise the park and adventurers. Situated above the lake, in the leisure park, the Adventure park is open from mid May 2008 to the middle of October 2008. Count at least an hour and a half to two and a half hours to explore the courses; you can go over the various courses again at will.

• Large course :

Starting from 1,80m high arms up

• Yellow course:

This course is open to everyone from 1,55m high arms up.

Entrance prices:

From 16 € for low course and 22 € for high course.

Tel: +33 450 75 84 65 www.adventure-parc.com

Cinema – Films everyday. For a daily programme tel. + 33 450 79 72 00

Bowling – In the main road, bowling and billiards. Open everyday from 6pm-2am and from 2pm-2am in bad weather. French and English football match broadcasts.

Crazy golf – At the Boule de Neige hotel. Price €2.5. Tel: +33 450 79 75 08

Archery – Archery field behind the Maison des Gets. Open everyday except Saturdays, from 10.30am-12pm and 2.30pm-7pm. Prices €9-10 for 1 hour, €28 for 5 x 1 hour sessions or 10 x ½ hour sessions. Tel: +33 450 79 72 72

Mountain biking – MTB paradise in brief:

Les Gets is a paradise for mountain bikers of all levels:

• 120 km of marked trails.

• Lifts open all summer long.

• Cross-country circuits for all levels.

• Entry-level trails and the Kid Zone for young children.

• The Jump Park equipped with numerous features for

the most diehard riders.

• Beginning zones, downhill and north shore area...

All the thrills of winter sports in the heat of summer!

Family MTB

• Beginners’ downhill run.

For a gentle, safe introduction to the thrills of MTB, this carefully chosen run in the Grand Cry area helps beginners to build their confidence and acquire the basic skills of mountain biking..

• 2 MTB beginners’ areas:

- The Kid’zone – for children aged 6+: Located behind the Maison des Gets and reserved for youngsters eager to learn the basic MTB techniques – banked turns, liftovers, whoops and much more.

- The mini Jump Park – for older bikers: Located near the swimming lake, this area allows more experienced young bikers to test their skills on a tougher run with mini north shore, banked turns…

• Cross-Country tracks:

Green and blue runs to try alone or as a family across some truly magnificent mountain scenery.

Hardcore biking

• The Jump Park: on the slopes of Mont-Chéry, under the Grande Ourse chair lift, this Dirt and Freestyle area features a range of runs for experienced bikers: wall rides, bump fields, whoops, banked turns, steps up, chalet jumps, liftovers, double jump, north shore, etc...

• A 4-Cross run: Reached from the les Chavannes downhill run, this track can be taken by several riders together and features include banked turns, jumps, tables etc.

• The Canyon de Gibannaz: a freeride in the woods with several tracks with north shore features.

• Several downhill runs with different degrees of difficulty and styles (single track, banked turns and other features).

• Red and black cross-country tracks.

MTB lessons and excursions:

Rates: beginners‘ rides, advanced lessons with qualified instructors (outings in Les Gets-Morzine or in Les Portes du Soleil):

- Full day: €40

- Half day: €25

For groups :

- Half day: €125

• Classes in downhill techniques (beginner and advanced/ 3 to 6 students):

- Full day: €60

- Half day: €30

Bikers’ Services:

• 4 repair and maintenance stops: tools and pumps available free of charge.

• 2 bike cleaning areas at the base of the Mont Chéry and Les Chavannes cable car lifts.

• MTB map: available at the Tourist Office and the lift booths.

Bikefax has produced an excellent 162 page colour guide in English of selected downhill and cross country mountain bike trails in Les Gets, Morzine and the Portes du Soleil. The guide was published in December 2005 and cost £15.95. A 10% discount is available to Peak Retreats clients. See www.bike-fax.com for ordering details or call 01286 685489 and ask for Kate.

View here for Les Gets mountain biking map (PDF)

Hiking

For your hikes in Les Gets or in the Portes du Soleil area, maps are for sale in the village and a hiking guide is available at the tourist office.

½ day trek from €17 per adult.

½ day trek with donkeys from €18 per adult.

To make reservations:

Guides des Gets

Tel +33 (0)4 50 43 97 62

ou/or +33 (0)6 80 33 60 26 (Jean-Luc)

ou/or +33 (0)6 08 52 12 63 (Ulrika)

www.guides-des-gets.com

Dog Hiking

You can try dog-hiking, a unique athletic activity that allows hikers to enjoy the Alps.

In practice, the hiker (equipped with a padded belt) is helped along the trail thanks to the dog pulling him or her along with a cord. The hiker

guides his companion by voicing commands and using specific gestures.

1/2 day (morning), minimum 5 pers. (8 years or older), reservations required: €15

Contact: Ludovic Gloannec

Les Traineaux de l’Ubac / Tel : + 33(0) 6 77 82 09 45

Nordic Walking

More efficient than jogging: burn up to twice the number of calories! Nordic walking is THE new athletic activity for health and well-being.

Perfect for everyone: Rate: €13/person for a 2-hour session.

To sign up: Bureau des Guides des Gets, Sylvie

Swimming - The bathing Lake is monitored by qualified personnel to guarantee everyone’s safety. The monitoring days and times are indicated at the entrance to the Lake. The average water temperature is 22°C in July and August. A paddling area is available for the tinies. Entrance to the Lake is paying and all the following equipment is available:

• Lake open to bathing,

• Water toboggan,

• Playgrounds for children,

• Beach volleyball court,

• Multi-sport field,

• Sporting events.

Lake entrance fee

1 entry is €3, €2 if under 16’s.

The «Lac des Ecoles» lifeguards can give swimming lessons in pools.

Devalkart

Tél. +33(0)4 50 75 80 99

Prices:

1 run (4 mn): €3.50

6 runs (4 mn/round): €18

20 runs (4 mn/round): €50

Group prices

Under 10s: Electric Baby Devalkart

1 run (4 min) - 1 token: €3

Grass Scooter

Open from 28 June to 31 August 2008, safety conditions permitting (dry downhill slope). Riding an avant-garde design mountain scooter is an exciting and unusual way of racing down the Vieux Chêne run. To get to the top of the run simply take the lift next to the slope.

For riders aged 10+. Minimum height 1.25 metres. Helmets (supplied with the scooter) must be worn at all times.

Rates (including scooter hire):

1 run - €2

5 runs - €7,60

10 runs - €11,20

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 75 80 99

Climbing – Activities organised fro beginners or those wishing to improve their climbing skills, on blocks, cliff-faces or artificial walls. 

Via Ferrata

A breathtaking adventure for first time climbers. Climbing sessions available for beginners and more experienced climbers.

To sign up : Air Aqua Mountain Adventure

(2AMA) - Bureau des Guides des Gets

½ day from €40.

Air Aqua Mountain Adventure (2AMA)

Tel/fax +33 (0) 4 50 75 86 01

Bureau des Guides des Gets

Tel +33 (0)4 50 43 97 62

Paragliding – Discover the village and Mont-Blanc from a different angle, enjoy the very best of nature as you glide safely and freely over a breathtaking mountain landscape.

STAGES

2-day course +1 flight from €210

5-day introduction course from €420

5-day advanced course from €450

First accompanied flight from €65. 

Tel. ‘Air Libre’ on +33 450 79 70 90 / +33 608 52 12 63 or Les Gets Parapente Evasion Sports on +33 450 79 70 90 / +33 608 46 82 23 www.parapente-fr.com

Water sports – Rafting, hydrospeed accompanied by state-qualified professionals. Prices from €35 for rafting and from €35 for hydrospeed. Tel. Guides des Gets on +33 50 79 79 57, L’Harfang des Neiges on +33 450 75 81 89 www.lharfang.com or Maison de la Montagne on +33 450 75 86 01.

Canyoning

Abseiling, walking, swimming down a river.

Prices ½ day from €50

Contact: Guides des Gets or l’Harfang des Neiges

Micro light – initiation 20 mins from €80. Contact Air Libre.

Hot-air balloon – From €245 per person.

Bungee jumping – Height 80 m: 100 euros- Height 45 m: 50 euros

 tel: ‘Air Libre’ +33 450 9 87 06 or +33 607 99 26 82

Pot-holing – From €38 for half a day or €61 per day. Tel: L’Harfang des Neiges on +33 450 75 81 89

Quad biking with qualified instructors: Adult trial circuit through the forest with guide:

1/2 h: from €35

1h: from €60

Child circuit

10 mn: from €10

20 mn: from €15

Golf – 18-hole, 5264 m course, par 70, no handicap required to play.

For the 2008 season, the Gets golf course will have a full 18-hole course.

Last October, the Les Gets golf course was awarded ISO 14001 certification by an independent body. This demonstrates the golf course’s commitment to mitigating its environmental impact and constantly improving its environmental performance.

The Gets golf course perched on the Chavannes ridge is a course with magnificent views over the valleys and mountains.

At the heart of Portes du Soleil amidst beautiful woodland, each hole on the Gets golf course has been christened with the name of a nearby summit, the highest being Mont Blanc in the line of the 14th.

The originality of this quite technical course lies in this diversity and you cannot fail to be won over by its variety and excellent maintenance. The course opened in 1995 and has witnessed constant improvements over the past ten years. You will be amazed by the greens on this mountain course… the views beckon you to explore this exceptional area. The Les Gets golf course has fifteen golf carts to help you round.

Numerous friendly competitions are organised during the season by the Gets golf club sports association, with the Les Gets Pro-Am taking place in early July. A team of qualified instructors is available to help you improve your game. Courses and private lessons:

Cédric Loustaunau, Tel. +33 (0)6.82.45.10.60

After your round, why not enjoy a first-class meal in the Golf Club restaurant and terrace, which is also open to non-golfers. The Gets golf course is an unforgettable experience in a unique setting which will inspire your golf.

Contacts

Club House Tel.: +33 (0)4.50.75.87.63

Opening dates and times and prices can be found on www.golflesgets.com

Access: From the village, take the Chavannes road opposite the Post Office (3 km). Prices:

Green fee: from €35

Green fee + Cart: from €56

Green fee Golfy: from €24

Fishing – A fishing permit (available from Tourist Office) is compulsory to fish in the region, whether in the lake or in the streams or rivers. Situated at the Chevannes, the lake is accessible on foot (20 mins).

Wellness centres

Le Spa Sereni Cimes

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 79 86 09

Open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 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, Refl exology, Lymphatic or fascia massages, Pressure therapy, Hot stone or Labradorite massages.

Thai Massage, Balinese… Affusion massage, Tibetan bowls vibrating massage. Endermology: cellu M6TMKey module. Anti-aging treatment: lift 6 TM - UVA… Traditional hamman, chromatic sauna, sensorial shower experience, Kneipp foot bath. Specifi c sectors: Skiers, Golfers, Walkers, etc. «A la carte» rituals for the day or the weekend. Decleor-Thalgo-Pevonia

Massage and fitness centre

Clair Moment

Chalet L’Epilobe (face à la Mairie)

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 75 84 44

www.clairmoment.com

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, hydro-massages, wraps

• Cellu M6TM key module.

Dietetic consultations, UV, leg waxing, manicure, make-up, nail fixing. To get away from it all completely, how about our Stopovers (two to five hours of care) and our Invitations on a Journey over five or six days:

• South Pacific Cruise, Eastern Fragrances, Voyages of Marco Polo, Round the World of massages, etc.

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     

Tourist Office 00 33 4 50 75 80 80, fax 00 33 4 50 79 76 90

www.lesgets.com

The Tourist Office is situated at the «Maison des Gets». Open every day from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m and 2 p.m to 7 p.m during the summer season.