Les Gets is a lovely, sunny village in the Portes du Soleil ski area. Originally a dairy farming area, the village has retained much of its Savoyard charm and is an ideal destination for families. The village, which is bypassed by the main road that continues up to the larger resort of Morzine, retains a very French feel and has a good reputation for food and friendly service.
Les Gets is a great base for skiing the shared Morzine/ Les Gets area. Mont Chery (1,826m) is bliss for intermediates with several long red and black runs with the added advantage that this sector is underused and usually quiet. The slopes on the Morzine side, towards Les Chavannes and Le Pleney are accessed by a gondola and fast chair, and allow you to ski the great reds on Le Ranfoilly. This is a good area for beginner and intermediate skiers with 79% of the runs classified as blues and reds. That said there are some challenging blacks and some excellent off-piste runs through the trees.
In Les Gets, you can ski right out of the village to have snowy fun amidst the fur trees and mountain meadows. Choose between two ski resorts, which are on either side of the village: Les Chavannes, which links into the Portes du Soleil area and Mont Chéry, where you will find some great skiing and exceptional views of the Mont Blanc Massif.
If you want to clock up some serious ski miles the Portes du Soleil covers 650km. From Les Gets it takes about 50 minutes to ski to the French purpose-built resort of Avoriaz then it’s a short distance to the Swiss border. It’s possible to ski the extensive circular tour, which you can do in either direction, travelling through both French and Swiss resorts.
Les Gets centre has a quiet ambience that appeals to families. The main drag is dotted with attractive food shops, boutiques and restaurants. The village is fairly pedestrian-friendly, too, and a popular outdoor ice rink adds to the charm.
In Les Gets, you can ski right out of the village to have snowy fun amidst the fur trees and mountain meadows. Choose between two ski resorts, which are on either side of the village: Les Chavannes, which links into the Portes du Soleil area and Mont Chéry, where you will find some great skiing and exceptional views of the Mont Blanc Massif.

Altitude (Les Gets) 1170m
Skiable Range 1170 – 2,002m
Highest lift 1,826m - Mont Chery
Ski terrain - Portes du Soleil
Pistes 650 km
Blue 53%, Red 37%, Black 10%
Ski terrain - Les Gets
Pistes 107 km
Les Gets Green 7%, Blue 39%, Red 41%, Black 13%
*skiing with a qualified mountain guide advised
Les Gets’ best area for off piste is the Mont Chery side of the valley. Not only is it quiet and the back side is north facing but it also has one of the best views in the whole Portes du Soleil.
Head to the top of the mountain via the Telecabine Mont Chery and the Grande Ourse Chairlift. Then skirt round the back and drop down the side next to the Bouquetin Black run. There are some open pitches here and some sections through the trees. Pick up the old and rickety Planeys chairlift and do it again. Alternatively, drop off the back and explore the section accessed by the Chery Nord Chairlift.
Another good spot, but on the other side of the Valley is the Chavannes bowl sitting under the peaks of Le Ranfolly and La Rosta. The five lifts servicing this area offers multiple off piste tracks between the abundance of red, blue and black runs in the bowl. The off piste options are clear from the lift but the area is big and does take a little while to become fully tracked out. Once the more open spaces have been used up you’ll need to go exploring in the trees but don’t worry as there is little chance of getting too lost, all routes lead back to the lifts.
Descend off the Ranfoilly peak drop into the small bowl to the skiers’ right before you get as far as joining the blue Gentiane piste. The bowl funnels tighter between the trees but offers multiple lines eventually depositing you on the Tetras red run and onward to the Choucas leading to the Grand Pre for a retour to Morzine.
Skiing to Avoriaz will take two hours but it’s worth it to ski the famous Wall and to get to access to extensive off-piste terrain. If you don’t fancy the two hour ski trip you can just hop aboard a 20 minute bus transfer to Prodain, which is what all of the locals do anyway.
Beginners can practice on the nursery slopes in the village centre but for better views (and better snow) there are gentle runs near the top of the Chavannes mountain. Here you’ll find the Mappy’s area – a quiet space with four slopes created for beginners which is set apart from the standard ski area. Gentle runs to progress to include the Bleuets. A selection of bars and restaurants are also located nearby.
Les Gets is a great base for skiing the shared Morzine/ Les Gets area. Mont Chery (1,826m) is bliss for intermediates with several long red and black runs with the added advantage that this sector is underused and usually quiet. The slopes on the Morzine side, towards Les Chavannes and Le Pleney are accessed by a gondola and fast chair, and allow you to ski the great reds on Le Ranfoilly. This is a good area for beginner and intermediate skiers with 79% of the runs classified as blues and reds.
Intermediate skiers should take advantage of the challenging reds on the Mont Chery side where they can improve their technique on quiet slopes. Confident skiers can enjoy mogul skiing down the Yeti run and down the north and east of Mont Chery. The difficulty of these runs will depend largely on the snow conditions - not much snow equals bumpy and hard.
When there’s a fresh dump of snow, the tree skiing in the Mont Chery trees is among the best in the whole of the Portes du Soleil area.
Surprisingly tricky black runs and some sweet off-piste can be found on Nyon but, overall, expert skiing at Les Gets is limited. One of the toughest runs is Mouflons which is 1.23km long and pitches at up to 47%

On Mont Chery, the Belvedere is actually two restaurants, a self-service and the main restaurant, which is the one to pick. There are incredible views and it is well worth taking a long lunch break here. Our top tip is to try the Café Gourmand to finish.

Set in a gorgeous location above Les Gets with a large terrace and views of Mont Blanc; the sun terrace is perfect for sunny days. Wednesday evenings 'Dine a Mile High' with a piste basher ride up to the restaurant. Suitable for pedestrians.

Situated near piste marker 17 on the Gentiane run, this restaurant has a good and varied menu of Savoyard dishes and French classics. It’s also a great après stop on your way home. It is the sister restaurant to Les Copeaux in the resort centre.

A friendly place at the top of Pleney, next to the arrival of the Belvedere chairlift in Montriond. It has good service, well-presented food, and gorgeous views. The restaurant gets busy at lunchtime during high season, so you’ll need to book ahead.

+33 (0) 450 928 522
Busy and charming, rustic wooden chalet off the Vorosses run; hearty main courses – rack of lamb, beef stew plus a tempting selection of desserts, such as lemon meringue pie and tarte aux myrtilles. This comes highly recommended and is one not to be missed.

+33 (0) 450 797 297
In a great location at the mid station, easily accessible for skiers and non-skiers, this restaurant has a great outdoor terrace facing the midday sun. Inside the decor is really fun and creatively designed. The menu is varied with a few surprises! There are the traditional Savoyard favourites nestled amongst a souris d’agneau and a smoked pork filet mignon, escargots with a creamy risotto – clearly an inventive chef offering great and interesting flavours. There is a menu offering aperos gourmand and to finish some delicious sounding desserts and a wonderful café gourmand which was all home made.

+33 (0) 608 625 545
All pistes on the North side of Mont Chery will lead you to this wonderful mountain restaurant, close to the chair lift Chery Nord. It is also accessible by car through the village of Cote d’Abroz via the Col de L’Encrenaz. A large sunny terrace right on the piste means lunch can be enjoyed whilst soaking up the sun and taking in the fabulous mountain views! The delightful smells from the outdoor wood-fired oven greet you on arrival! and the food that is produced on this wood burning oven is great! The restaurant has huge windows offering beautiful views and a great warm ambience inside with comfortable sofas and roaring fires to relax for a while between hiking or skiing. La Chanterelle is offering breakfasts and brunch, lunches and is open in the evenings.

+33 (0) 450 755 551
Offering the Savoyard specialities and always very good menu du jour including a great home-made pudding. Their dessert table is always very enticing. This family owned restaurant and boutique hotel is accessible by road up to Chavannes and is on the blue Bruyere piste, close to the Folliets tele-siege. They have a great outdoor terrace with fabulous views for those wonderful sunny days in The Portes du Soleil. Restaurant was refurbished in 2015.

This is fine dining in a beautiful setting in the hamlet of La Turche. The beautifully restored old farmhouse is both a small boutique hotel and restaurant. Food is fresh, light and innovative with an emphasis on using local produce. The dining room is small so booking is essential.

After you have worked up an appetite on the mountain, why not head to this great restaurant which offers fantastic regional cuisine which can be washed down with a delicious glass of wine from their extensive list. Le Saint Laurent is part of the Hotel Le Labrador and is managed by its young creative Chef Jonathan Marzocca. You can watch them at work as the chefs use the fireplace to cook a number of their meat dishes including beef ribs, tasty duck filet, or a succulent rack of Sisteron lamb.The restaurant has a warm and welcoming traditional interior complete with cow bells!

+33 (0) 450 798 922
This is the place to go for Savoyard specialties and everything cheese related. The restaurant is in a vaulted, stonewall cellar and it serves fantastic tartiflette, fondues and raclettes. The restaurant is only open in the evening and it is attached to a fabulous cheese shop and to an award winning cheese maker. The business is family run although the current Master Cheese Maker is actually Japanese, who came to the Savoie to follow his passion for cheese making.

Situated in the old part of the village, this lovely restaurant is run by chef owner, Emmanuel Michaud and his wife. They have a growing reputation for their innovative menus and for their use of local produce.

This is a great little restaurant with good and friendly service and a wonderful atmosphere. They have a large outdoor terrace for lunch on those balmy winter days. Offering a varied menu, including a menu and plat du jour daily and the usual Savoyard specialities but sometimes with a modern twist. It’s small so booking is advisable.

A popular little restaurant in the heart of Les Gets. Good French cooking using local produce - try the rack of lamb with mountain herbs. Lovely cosy wooden interior with a friendly, warm atmosphere and great service.

This restaurant is an old Savoyard farm in the centre of the village with a wonderful warm atmosphere. The Café Gourmand is fabulous! They have a large selection of different types of Pela this is another name for tartiflette one of the most popular Savoyard dishes

A great friendly restaurant in the heart of Les Gets village, with a good menu, great steaks! Again with a typically Savoyard welcoming feel. Good location in town, with a sunny terrace. Salmon mi-fume on a bed of creamy lentils is the house speciality, there are other great dishes like St Jacques on a slate, simmered pork cheek in a casserole and various Savoyard specialities. There is normally a local fresh fish dish of the day on the specials board

If you’re looking for somewhere quieter for a relaxed post-ski drink then head for This bar is part of a hotel and is ideally located in the heart of resort with ski to door access. The bar has a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can truly unwind and feel at home. There are comfortable sofas to relax on by a roaring log fire. The bar serves a range of beers, wines, liqueurs and spirits as well as non-alcoholic drinks

Right at the bottom of the Chavannes piste on the Front de Neige next to the Tourist Office of Les Gets is L'ApreSki Bar. Part of the Hotel Bellevue it has had a bit of a facelift recently and has become the place to head to for slope-side apres ski in Les Gets. With various different live bands every Wednesday and Sunday, and often a sneaky few on other days, you can head to the bar at the end of the day and enjoy the terrace.

This is one of the smallest but liveliest bars in the resort. Located in the centre of Les Gets with regular DJ and weekly events. Also open for breakfast & morning coffee.

French Canadian bar with good music, live sport and the odd Coyote Ugly style dancing on the bar. Table service, pool table and electronic dart board.

One of the longest established apres watering holes in Les Gets, Bar Bush can be found right in the centre of the resort, just next to the main village square.
It’s not huge but there’s always a great atmosphere, especially when they book bands like CAB Collective. Their ‘Winter Quiz Series’ starts at 9.30pm every Friday and there are regular theme nights, such as ‘S’ themed fancy dress party.

A lively bar and a micro-brewery (there are six home-brewed beers) in the centre of the village. It is now celebrating its 20th birthday so becoming a resort institution !

The iGloo Chalet Club, which is one of the oldest nightclubs in France, is a great party spot in Les Gets if you want to dance the night away! There’s a resident DJ and they hold regular theme nights. They even run a shuttle service to take you home…
Les Gets is a charming village and although not large, it does have a wide selection of non-ski activities for both adults and children.

There are 12km of good, varied loops locally, these are on both sides of the resort.
On the Mont-Chéry side there are 3 loops :
Blue loop (2,9km)
Red loop (6,8km)
Black loop (7,3km)
On the Les Chavannes side there are a further 3 loops:
Green loop (920m)
Blue loop (3,3km)
Red loop (4,4km)

This is a fantastic way to see the mountains and to enjoy the outdoors. You can either head off independently on a number of marked trails in the area (guide books and maps available from the local tourist office), or book a guide to take you further into the backcountry to explore the beauty of the area. There is also the chance to do a guided evening excursion with aperitifs in an igloo on the mountain.

Or ‘parapenting’ as the French call it, is an incredible way to see the mountains from above, and what a rush. No experience is required, as you will take a tandem flight with a qualified instructor – but you will need to be an intermediate level skier (advanced snowboarder) for the take off. Many companies offer this thrilling sport – often known as speed riding when using skis for the take off. The paragliding school organise tandem flights form the top of Mont Chery allowing you to make the most of the awesome views of the Mont Blanc area.

The quintessential winter experience. Available on the open air rink in the centre of the village, which is open daily from 2-6pm. The Ice rink is suitable for both adults and children, with the rental of ice sledges available for children if needed.

This is actually a traditional mode of transport that has been in use for over 4,500 years. Practised in Les Gets for the last 30 years, the basic premise is to strap on a pair of skis, and then hang on to a harness attached to a horse that will tow you around. The speed is down to you – stay at a walk or gentle trot if you like, or if you gain a little more confidence why not set of for a few kilometres at a gallop for a real adrenalin rush. Meet in Mont Chery area of the resort.

The resort has a number of dedicated sledging areas which have safety barriers and which are separated from the ski pistes. The main 5 secured sledging slopes available in the resort are :
Vieux-Chêne: about 50m of slope suitable for children from 2 to 6 yrs
Chavannes: about 50m of slope suitable for children from 4 to 6 yrs
Perrières: 100 m of slope suitable for children over 6yrs
Lac des Ecoles: about 40m of slope suitable for children from 2 to 5 yrs
Le Carry: about 25 m of slope suitable for children from 2 to 5 yrs

The Guides des Gets organise both mountain climbing and ice climbing activities in the Portes du Soleil.

Why not visit the local cheese producer to see Reblochon & Abondance being made ? Don’t worry the tour does include a cheese tasting !
Every Wednesday between 9-10 am.

Les Gets is famous for its Museum of Mechanical Music and there is an annual festival every summer of street organs. The museum has an amazing display of clocks, chimes, music boxes and organs. It is open every day (except Saturday) from 2.15 – 7.15 pm.

For something a little different why not visit the local goat farm ? Located on the hillsides of Les Gets, not far from the famous Mont-Caly with facing a breathtaking panorama, the Chèvrerie des Félires invites you to discover its herd of dairy goats as well as its production of farm cheeses which can be bought at the farm shop. It is open Monday to Saturday from 2pm to 5pm & visits to the goat barns can be arranged
+33 (0)6 74 94 03 35

There are over 2.5 million people doing geocaching around the world and some of them (perhaps surprisingly) are right here in Les Gets! It’s a relatively new craze that started taking the world by storm in May 2000 after a computer geek decided that GPS could be “really exciting”. He hid some treasure at his home in Portland, America, for people to find, broadcast the GPS coordinates and said, “Come and get it”. His only rule: “Take some stuff, leave some stuff”.
And that’s exactly what Geocaching is…you go in search of treasure by using the GPS system on your mobile device – once you’ve found it, you write your name in a logbook and replace the treasure you decide to take. It’s pretty simple really and means, as a family, you can be adventurers together. You won’t usually find anything quite as precious as gold, silver and diamonds but nevertheless it’s quite exciting!

There is a small public cinema in Les Gets. There are films shown daily (including some in English) with more showings if the weather is bad.
Les Gets is a charming village and in addition to the fine selection of sports and ski shops, there are a number of craft and artisan shops to browse.
As you might expect in a ski resort, there is a great selection of shops selling ski clothing, accessories and ski equipment.
Chalet du Chocolat
A wonderful shop of handmade chocolate & sweets which also runs chocolate making workshops
Local Produce
As you might expect from an agricultural area, there is a wonderful selection of shops selling delicious local products including cheese, dried meats and charcuterie, local jams & honeys as well as locally produced wines and liqueurs. Try La Fruitere des Perriers for wonderful cheese, La Cave Getoise for wine and Le Refuge de Marie Louise for a great selection of jams & wines as well as great gifts to take home with you. If you have chance to visit the local goat farm, you'll also be able to buy the produce directly from the farm shop.
If you're looking for some local craft shops try Ici La Bas and Tentations both in the centre of the resort.
Decorative Items
If you're looking for decorative items, furniture or ideas for redecorating in an alpine style, pay a visit to the wonderful Un Amour de Noel which you'll find on the main street. A treasure trove of lovely things and a great place for design inspiration.


For non-skiers, or for those staying for extended holidays over the winter, there is plenty to do and see in the local area surrounding Les Gets.
Morzine
On the doorstep is the neighbouring resort of Morzine. This is a bustling town that is open year round and has a range of shops, bars and restaurants. There is a weekly market every Wednesday morning where you'll find a host of traditional butchers, fishmongers and grocers selling local produce such as tasty cheeses and fine sausages.
Geneva Excursion
Just over an hour’s journey by car why not spend the day exploring Geneva? With top chocolatiers, jewellers and boutique fashion outlets all in a stunning lakeside setting. Geneva Old Town is well worth a visit; wind through the cobbled streets and soak up the ambiance in one of the many little cafés on the picturesque squares. There are museums and galleries to visit and the famous St Peter’s Cathedral. Make your way to Bourg-de-Four Square, the oldest place in Geneva, location of the old Roman market place and now full of exclusive shopping opportunities and more cafés.
Yvoire Excursion
At just under an hour’s drive away from Les Gets the medieval town of Yvoire on the shores of Lac leman makes for a lovely day out. Explore the historical town at your leisure, seek a little retail therapy in one of the boutiques, and treat yourself to an indulgent lunch at one of its many fine fish restaurants.
Évian les Bains & Lausanne
Évian is a beautiful spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), and of course home to the famous mineral water of the same name. You can visit ‘the source’ in the town centre (on ‘Avenue des Sources’!) and fill up your bottle for free, as well as discovering something of the history of this famous water. The town is also home to the largest themed Casino in Europe. The nicest part to explore is along the waterfront with the pretty quays, and of course views across the lake are beautiful, it’s a great spot for a nice lunch. Equally the thermal spas are world famous and a lovely day can be spent here.
Whilst here you can also take the passenger ferry across the lake to visit Lausanne in Switzerland, known for being an international centre for sport hosting the International Olympic Committee, the Court of Arbitration for Sport and 55 international sport associations. The Olympic Museum here is well worth a visit, but really the round trip on the ferry admiring the beautiful lake is a treat in itself. Évian is just under one hour from Les Gets by car.
Aiguille du Midi - Chamonix
Just over one hour’s drive away is the famous mountaineering town of Chamonix. In 1955 the 2 stage cable car to the top of the Aiguille du Midi was first constructed, and today it can get you from the valley floor to the top station at 3,842m in under 20 minutes. Once at the summit, there is much to do, even for the non-skier who doesn’t fancy tackling the 20km Vallée Blanche off-piste itinerary! You can admire the magnificent panoramic views from one of several terraces, dine in the restaurant/café at the top and visit the ‘Musee de L’Alpinisme Pointe’ – a museum dedicated to mountaineering. If you have a real head for heights visit the latest attraction ‘Step into the void’, a glass box suspended above a 1,000m vertical drop.
If you are a keen off-piste skier then the Vallée Blanche must surely be on the ‘to do’ list if conditions are right – though hiring a local guide is essential as the route is glacial.
Mer de Glace & Montenvers Train - Chamonix
Since it was discovered in 1741 by two English explorers, William Windham and Richard Pocock, the Mer de Glace glacier has become one of the world’s most visited natural sites. At 7km long and with a surface area of 40 km2, it is France’s largest glacier, extending from an altitude of 3900m to 1400m. The width of the glacier varies between 700m to 1950m and the depth of the ice averages around 200m but is as much as 400m thick in places.
The train journey itself is a joy, but from here you can access the ice caves or ‘grotto’ by a small gondola lift (or via a footpath if you fancy the leg stretch) and then a flight of approximately 300 steps. It is recommended to buy a combined ticket for the return train and gondola trip, plus entrance to the caves. The Vallée Blanche itinerary also finishes just above the glacier, so it’s a great spot for people watching!
Annecy
A popular favourite is the lakeside town of Annecy, sometimes referred to as ‘the Venice of the Alps’ because of its network of canals that weave through the historic ‘Old Town’. Fantastic restaurants, coffee shops and plenty of clothes shops are on offer in Annecy, with it’s stunning mountain back drop and crystal clear blue waters. Annecy hosts a spectacular Christmas market from late November right the way through December that’s well worth the visit. Annecy can be reached in under an hour and a half from Les Gets by car.



We recommend flying with our partner airline Swiss,
who will carry your ski gear for no extra charge.
Geneva (GVA): 1h 15m/82 km
SkiBoutique works with a number of taxi firms to provide shared, private and luxury road transfers from the airport of your choice to Les Gets.

The route to Les Gets by train is not the most straightforward, but it is possible if this is your preferred method of transport or you’re not fond of flying! Do not however take the Eurostar snow train, which departs from St Pancras – this is ideal for ski resorts in the Tarentaise Valley, but not for Les Gets. There are two main routes you can take:
1. London – Lyon
Lyon - Cluses or Phonon
2. London – Paris,
Paris – Lyon
Lyon - Cluses or Thonon
From Cluses or Thonon we can arrange a taxi for the final 20 kms up to resort.

If you choose to drive to Les Gets from the UK it is a straightforward 878 km journey from Calais, on average taking approximately 9-10 hours including some stops en route. Les Gets Centre co-ordinates for your satellite navigation system are:
Lat: 46.157479
Long: 6.667343
*Please be aware that Sat Navs are not always accurate and particularly in winter they will not show Alpine road closures so please check the route chosen