Les Gets in winter is unforgettable. This upmarket village in France has a chic and stylish vibe, welcoming families to the ski slopes that overlook this low-rise pretty village dusted with snow.
Les Gets has a high-end feel with stylish boutiques and is very family-orientated, with plenty of easy ski areas to enjoy. Les Gets is just over an hour from Geneva airport, close to the Switzerland border, and part of the famous Portes du Soleil ski area.
Winter brings the outdoor ice rink to the village centre, next to a traditional carousel, and little ones can have a go in the outdoor soft play area in the snow. Les Gets also has a bowling alley and a luxurious day spa called Les Sources du Chéry; and Christmas is a magical time to walk through the snowy woods to see Father Christmas at his home and meet the elves. For the best things to do in Les Gets this winter and the most luxurious places to stay, talk to the Hunter Chalets team for the very best advice.
Les Gets is located in the French Alps close to the Swiss border. Les Gets is about an hour and 10 minutes away by car from Geneva Airport in Switzerland. Lake Geneva is just 40 minutes away. Les Gets is one of the main resorts in Les Portes du Soleil, an international ski area that straddles the Swiss and French border. This huge ski area links 12 alpine resorts across France and Switzerland.
The nearest airport to Les Gets is Geneva Airport over the border in Switzerland. The transfer time is approximately one hour and 10 minutes, depending on weather conditions. Once you book with Hunter Chalets, our concierge team can arrange private or group transfers to your chalet in Les Gets.
An alternative airport is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport in France. However, please note that the transfer times take around two hours and 30 minutes. We recommend arranging a private transfer, as public transport or coaches are likely to take twice as long!
We have also had guests fly into Chambery, Grenoble, Lyon, Milan and Zurich, though the vast majority of our guests use Geneva Airport as it is the closest to Morzine.
Many of our chalets in Les Gets have car parking, so contact us for our recommendations if you are driving to the village.
The Les Gets ski lifts officially open on Saturday 16 December 2023 through to Sunday 7 April 2024. Depending on snowfall, the Morzine-Les Gets lift network may open on the weekends before or after these dates to extend the season and this will be confirmed close to these dates.
Les Gets is great for a ski holiday. It is fantastic for families and beginners, but also offers runs of all levels and easy access to Morzine, Avoriaz and the wider Portes du Soleil ski area. The high street has some stylish boutiques, bars and restaurants and you’ll find an ice-skating rink in the centre of the small high street. There are fun snow play areas for kids on the mountain to help learn to ski; and, if the weather is wet, the high street has a traditional cinema (playing French and English films) and a bowling alley in a bar. There is a spectacular day spa in the town centre and you can have a go on the new mountain rollercoaster, too! To find out more, read our guide: Things to do in Les Gets during winter
Les Gets is great for a ski holiday. It is fantastic for families and beginners, but also offers runs of all levels and easy access to Morzine, Avoriaz and the wider Portes du Soleil ski area. The high street has some stylish boutiques, bars and restaurants and you’ll find an ice-skating rink in the centre of the small high street. There are fun snow play areas for kids on the mountain to help learn to ski; and, if the weather is wet, the high street has a traditional cinema (playing French and English films) and a bowling alley in a bar. There is a spectacular day spa in the town centre and you can have a go on the new mountain rollercoaster, too! To find out more, read our guide: Things to do in Les Gets during winter.
Les Gets is easy to walk around and many of our chalets are just off the high street. Free buses run around the resort and you can hop on the little eco-train to get between the Chavannes and Mont Chery ski lifts on the opposite sides of the village. Many of our chalets have parking, so please ask for our chalet recommendations if you are driving to Les Gets.
In winter, we also offer a 24-hour resort driver service, which can take you to the ski lifts, pick you up from bars and restaurants, take you to the mountain rollercoaster on the edge of town or up into the mountains where you’ll find the Alta Lumina lightshow experience, which is amazing for families. Our drivers can take you anywhere in Les Gets or Morzine, as well as to the Ardents and Prodains ski lifts (just outside these resorts), giving you access to Avoriaz. You might also want to see the beautiful Lac Montriond in the snow. Our 24-hour driver service is included with our catered chalet stays and can be added as an extra cost for guests staying in our self-catered chalets.
Yes! Les Gets is excellent for beginners because the slopes are wide and gentle. The Chavannes bubble lift from the resort makes it easy to get up from the resort and, from there, you’ve got Magic Carpet areas and another gentle chairlift that takes you to the plateau.
At the Les Gets plateau, Piste 64 is great for beginners wanting to try their first run after the Magic Carpet. The next best one is a blue run called Violette that goes through the forest and reappears back at the plateau.
The Grand Cry and the Mauve slope are good spots for families with younger children, too. The Mauve trail includes a “fauna” zone with life-size animals and explanatory panels and a “fun ski” zone with ski games. This area is accessible via the ski lift at La Croix or the Grand-Cry.
Read our full guide to Les Gets ski resort.
Catered chalets with a private chef, hosts & 24-hour driver service.
Luxury self-catered chalets in Les Gets with our concierge service included.
Skiing, ice-skating and plenty of apres-ski. Here are our favourite things to do in Les Gets during winter.
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