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About Les Gets
Les Gets is situated on a plateau between Samoëns and Morzine, at the western edge of the Portes du Soleil.
Skiing
Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the biggest linked ski areas in the world in two countries, France and Switzerland, with 650km of ski-slopes to discover (Portes du Soleil pass req).
Les Gets, situated at 1172mtrs has around 50 lifts across several distinct ski areas up to 2019mtrs. The Les Gets ski pass also covers Morzine. The ski area consists mainly of blue and red runs (beginner and intermediate). There is an area known as "The Bowl" to which numerous ski runs and chairlifts feed into. Situated in this area is the resort's most easily accessible black run, 'The Yeti'. Mont Chery hosts the majority of black runs, also having numerous red runs, with just one blue and no green pistes. There are numerous tree lined runs to be found as well as ample wide open areas on Chamossiere and Mont Chery.
There are several good spots for off-piste skiing and snowboarding, the best of which are: to the sides of 'The Yeti', the long black run off Chamossiere and also by taking a short hike from the top of the Ranfoilly lift. The latter has been rated as one of the best off piste powder bowls in Europe.With a Portes du Soleil pass it is possible to ski across into Switzerland via Avoriaz. The snowpark is located on Mont Chery, which is on the ski area on the other side of the village. A mini train and bus connects the 2 sides however it is just as quick to walk. There are exellent family orientated beginner areas at the mid-station with a 'magic carpet' which is accessed by the Chavannes telecabin.There are numerous mountain restaurants full of character and charm catering for all budgets.
Lift passes
These can be booked in advance on-line through www.sagets.fr or when you arrive in Les Gets. Please ask if you require any help or advice.
Equipment hire
We recommend Berthet Sports in Les Gets for your ski and boot hire. They are located in the centre of the village just over the road from the Chavannes Telecabine and Express chairlift. It is possible to leave your hired boots and skis here and walk back to the chalet which takes about 10 minutes.
Ski lessons
We would recommend BASS www.britishskischool.com/les_gets/ where you can book into ski schools to suit all levels or take private lessons. Booking early is essential.
To and from the slopes
It is about a 10 minute walk from Chalet Annapurna to the Mont Chery gondola and about 15 minutes to the Chavannes Express or Telecabine. If you have a car you can drive into the village or up to the mid-station, weather permitting.
Alternatively, at an extra cost, we can arrange a daily pick-up and drop-off from the chalet to the slopes in Les Gets. Please ask for any help or advice.
Ice Skating
In the winter there is an open air ice rink in the centre of the village.
Mountain Biking
The Portes du Soleil is regarded as one of the best and largest mtb areas in the world. In summer, Les Gets also hosts downhill mountain biking events. There are two distinct downhill mountain bike areas, one on each side of the village. The downhill mountain bike run on Mt Chéry has been used in the Mountain Bike World Cups in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, and in the Mountain Bike World Championships in 2004.There are also numerous less challenging tracks for those of us looking to take it easy.There are several bike hire and equipment shops in the village.
Walking
It is possible to take the lifts in summer and enjoy the beautiful scenery as you meander back down to the village along the numerous tracks.
Golf
Les Gets has a 18 hole golf course 5264metres long Par70 overlooking Mont Blanc - In the winter it forms part of the pistes. Please see www.lesgets.com for further details.
Adventure Park & Swimming Lake
In summer only there is exellent adventure park with courses for children and adults. It is situated near the lake which is suitable for swimming and sunbathing.
Tennis
There are tennis courts just a 5 minute walk from the chalet with rackets available to use left in the chalet.
Culture
Les Gets contains a museum of Mechanical Music, and each summer hosts an annual festival of Mechanical Music. Les Gets also has a museum of skiing situated at the mid-station on Mont Chery.