Les Gets is a resort village in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps, forming part of the Portes du Soleil ski area. It is located on a mountain pass between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.
Les Gets ski resort is set at a base altitude of 1,172 meters (3,845 feet), with its highest slopes reaching up to 2,002 meters (6,568 feet).
Yes, Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest linked ski domains in the world, with 12 resorts across France and Switzerland.
The ski season in Les Gets generally starts in mid-December and runs until late April. Exact dates can vary each year depending on snow conditions, with some early- or late-season lifts occasionally opening outside this period.
Les Gets is moderately snow-sure, with lower-altitude areas like Le Pleney sometimes experiencing patchy coverage in warm weather. For more reliable snow, especially early or late in the season, higher-altitude slopes in nearby Avoriaz are recommended and easily accessible.
To reach Les Gets from Geneva, the easiest option is a direct ski transfer, a shared shuttle, or a private transfer. From Lyon or Grenoble, you can take a train to Cluses and then a local bus to Les Gets, while from Chambery Airport, driving or taking a taxi is quickest, though you can also use a bus/train combination via Cluses.
Yes, AlpNav offers both shared and private transfers to Les Gets. You can choose a cost-effective shared transfer with multiple drop-off points or a private, with standard or premium vehicles.
From Geneva (GVA) it takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, from Chambery (CMF) around 1 hour 30 minutes, and from Lyon (LYS) roughly 2 hours 15 minutes. Travel time can vary depending on traffic, road conditions, and whether you take a shared or private transfer.
Yes, Les Gets is perfect for beginners and families, with a charming village, easy and intermediate ski runs, and direct access to the Portes du Soleil ski area. There’s also plenty of kids’ activities like skating and sledging.
Yes, Les Gets has several ski schools with English-speaking instructors, including ESF UK, LGS (Les Gets Snowsports), and Ski Beyond. ESF has many British instructors, and Ski Beyond is a British-run school covering Les Gets and the wider Portes du Soleil area.
Yes, Les Gets has lots of ski-in, ski-out options, including hotels, chalets, and apartments. Its valley location means many properties are right on the slopes, perfect for families and anyone who loves easy access to the tree-lined runs.
Les Gets features a mix of ski terrain, including wide, gentle slopes, tree-lined runs, cruisers, and some steeper groomed pistes. The resort also offers off-piste areas, glades, and natural terrain features, along with freestyle zones and snow parks for jumps, rails, and boardercross.
Intermediates can enjoy wide, well-groomed blue runs and carving on Mont Chery, while advanced skiers have technical black runs, mogul fields, and off-piste options. A Portes du Soleil pass gives access to a huge network of challenging red and black runs across multiple resorts.
Yes, Les Gets has Snowpark Les Chavannes with jumps, rails, and boxes for all levels, plus a fun beginner-friendly freestyle area. There’s also the permanent Deborah Anthonioz Boardercross on Chavannes and a free timed parallel slalom on Mont Chery.
If you happen to forget your ski or snowboard equipment in Les Gets, there is no need to worry. Several reputable shops, such as Intersport and Ski Republic, offer full rental services for all the equipment you may require.
If you happen to forget your ski or snowboard equipment in Les Gets, there is no need to worry. Several reputable shops, such as Intersport and Ski Republic, offer full rental services for all the equipment you may require.
For Les Gets and the larger Portes du Soleil area, there are two main lift pass options: the Local Area Pass, which covers just Les Gets and Morzine with around 120 km of slopes, or the Full Area Pass, giving access to all 12 resorts in Portes du Soleil with about 600 km of pistes.
In Les Gets, you can try dog sledding, walk on snowshoes, go ice skating, or enjoy the magical Alta Lumina night walk in the evening.
Les Gets has a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops. Whether you want to enjoy tasty food, experience the nightlife, or rent and buy sports equipment, you’ll find everything you need in the village.
Les Gets is a good choice for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. It’s not the most extreme resort, but it has a nice variety with a snowpark, some freeride areas, and plenty of fun terrain, especially well-suited for intermediate riders.
