Les Gets Ski Resort in France forms part of the Portes Du Soleil ski area, which interlinks 12 resorts across France and Switzerland. This gives you access to over 600 km of ski slopes. It is considered to be one of the biggest areas in the world, meaning there is something for everyone, from complete beginners to seasoned skiers.
Pretty and unspoilt, the Les Gets Ski Resort was my first stop on my ski safari across France and Switzerland. It is also the gateway to vast and varied skiing through the Portes du Soleil ski area.
About Les Gets
Les Gets Ski Resort is a traditional French village with cosy chalet-style restaurants and accommodations. It is a real working village inhabited all year round, not just during the winter season. Depending on the snow conditions, the ski season will start in mid-December 2024 and end in early April 2025.
Two main things stand out for me about Les Gets Ski Resort: their warm hospitality and attention to detail to create a fun and friendly environment for families. The Resort is very family-focused, and because of this, it is becoming very popular with families and beginners as a ski destination.
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Ski Runs & Pass Area of Les Gets
This resort offers an ideal ski area for mixed-ability family ski holidays and the experienced skier who wants to enjoy some off-piste skiing and snowboarding. Children would love the new ski area, The Grand Cry, with its American-Indian village theme or the new animal refuge, where they can meet various animals.
If it is a clear day, catch the curiosity train to Mont-Chery and take the car lift to the mountain. You will get an amazing view of the Les Gets Ski Resort and Mont Blanc.
Les Gets Winter Ski Passes
Ski passes are flexible. Depending on your experience, comfort, and budget, you can get a lift pass for the Les Gets/Morzine area or Portes du Soleil. The Super Morzine & Ardent lift is not included in the Les Gets/Morzine Ski Pass, as it is part of the Avoriaz Ski Resort lift pass.
To avoid the queues, buy your Les Gets lift pass online and pick it up from the ski office. You can also have it sent to you via mail if you wish. Once you have your lift pass, you can recharge it online. Don’t forget your GoPro for all those action shots while hitting the slopes in Les Gets.
Use the Teleski de La Turche
Over 80 privately owned ski lifts in Europe, including the ‘Teleski de La Turche’ at the Les Gets Ski Resort. This drag lift plays a significant role in the village’s history. It has been built and operated by the same family since 1946 and recently celebrated its 70th anniversary.
The lift is a long drag through beautiful woods that opens into the main ski area. Be careful, though, because the start can be a little fast, which can be an adventure!
Overview of the Les Gets ski area
- Resort altitude: 1172m
- Number of marked ski runs: 7 Green, 13 Blue, 26 Red and 8 Black
- Total kilometres of ski runs: 107km
- Ski lifts: 23
- Highest ski lift: 2002m (Chamossiere)
- Snowparks: 3
- Children’s area known as ‘The Grand Cry’ Territory
Winter Activities in Les Gets
There is much more to enjoy during winter at the Les Gets ski resort in France. From dog sledging and paragliding to savouring delicious food and French wine, there’s something for everyone. I like to mix up my days by skiing for half the day and then engaging in another activity for the rest.
Here are some great winter activities that everyone can do in Les Gets.
Visit Spa Sereni Cimes
Nothing beats a nice massage or a spa after a hard day of skiing or snowboarding. Spa Sereni Cimes is located under the La Tapia Hotel de Charme in the centre of Les Gets Ski Resort and opens daily at 4 p.m. The Spa offers a wide range of massages and treatments, as well as an indoor pool and sauna facility. The spa is free for guests of both Hotel La Marmotte and La Tapia Hotel. A fee is charged for non-guests.
After a full day of skiing and the snow pounding down, I decided to head there for an afternoon. As soon as I entered, it felt cosy and warm and immediately relaxed. The lady showed me around the facilities and informed me about their additional services. Remember to take your Swimwear
Meet the farm animals on the slopes
I originally thought Refuge Des Trappeurs (Animal Refuge) was where cut-out animals were placed on the piste for children, but I could not have been more wrong. I was informed that the refuge cares for donkeys, goats, and rabbits.
They also offer an indoor area for when it gets cold during those winter months. Apart from animals, children can also do other things, like face painting. I love this place, and I thought it was a great idea to entertain children. Not to mention all the cute little animals eating hay and looking for attention.
Meeting FanFan the Donkey, Les Gets Ski Resort, France
Speed down the mountain on a sledge
Take an adventurous ride on the 4-season sledge through the Les Gets Forest, a year-round accessible activity in the resort. The Sledge, also known as the luge, flies down the mountain, reaching up to 40 km/h speeds while you twist and turn. It is 1,100 meters long and has a vertical drop of 104 meters. The start of the 4-season sledge is located near the Perrières car park.
The toboggan carries passengers up the mountain before descending on rails back down. It has brakes, allowing riders to stay safe and control their speed. The sledge can be used solo, in pairs, or by an adult and a child, making it a fantastic family activity. It is similar to the one at the Pays du Gex Ski Resort in France, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Additional winter activities in Les Gets
- Visit the Mechanical Music Museum to explore its 900 collections of music boxes, phonographs, organs, and mechanical bells.
- If you have the time, consider trying the Sled Dogs, which are great for couples and families.
- You can ride the little train across the village between Mont-Chery and Les Chavannes for a FREE tour. It seems to run every 10-15 minutes.
- Paragliding on skis is a fantastic adventure activity in Les Gets. I did this at La Clusaz Ski Resort, and it was amazing.
Teleski de La Turche – Family-friendly ski slope
Rock the Pistes Festival
If you only attend one ski festival in your lifetime, make it Rock the Pistes. This annual music festival takes place over a week and spans the entire Portes Du Soleil ski area. Each resort features various indoor and outdoor events, but the highlight is the on-piste concerts.
The festival provides the perfect opportunity to ski or snowboard while enjoying music from international acts worldwide. The best part is that the concerts are FREE and included in your ski pass. This year, Rock the Pistes will be held from March 16th to 22nd, 2025.
Most concerts start in the afternoon. To enjoy skiing and music, get up early for the first-morning run. Ski racks are available at concert venues, but remember to remove your skis and snowboards before entering. The lifts will stay open half an hour later than usual during the music festival week.
I had such a fantastic time at Rock the Pistes. The atmosphere was electric, the bands were great, and the views across the Alps were stunning. I do not doubt that this is one of the best ski festivals in Europe. Here is my full guide to Rock the Pistes.
At the VIP area at Rock the Postes Les Gets Ski Resort, France
Winter Accommodation in Les Gets
Let’s Gets ski resort has a good selection of accommodations throughout the village during winter. Most of the main hotels are in the centre but don’t be discouraged to stay further. A 15-20min walk would most likely get you back to your accommodation.
There is a regular free bus service that covers the entire Les Gets ski resort
La Grande Laniere
Just outside the centre of the resort, at the base of the famous T La Turche lift, was La Grande Lanière. A wonderful team managed this cosy hotel. I stayed in a spacious corner room on the second floor, which offered a view of La Turche from my bed. Additionally, my side balcony provided a stunning view of the Les Gets ski.
One of the hotel’s perks was being a ski-in and ski-out hotel. If you didn’t want to catch the Teleski, you could easily ski to the Perrieres Express (the main resort car park).
Hotel Le Nagano
Hotel Le Nagano is a charming hotel in Les Gets that I highly recommend. It is located directly across from the main ski slopes and in the heart of the town. The hotel features a heated swimming pool, a gym, and a sauna. Additionally, there is free uncovered parking and a garage.
We had a lovely, spacious room decorated in a charming chalet style. The glass door opened onto a balcony with views of the slopes and tourism office. The room also had good free Wi-Fi and a desk with power outlets, a bonus when travelling.
If you or your children are taking skiing lessons, the ESF (École de Ski Français) has a pick-up point across the road.
Heated Swimming Pool Hotel Le Nagano
Where to eat in Les Gets during winter
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a hearty lunch or dinner while skiing. The main challenge is choosing where to eat. Here are a couple of recommendations for lunch and dinner options that are open during the winter in Les Gets.
Fruitière des Perrières
Fruitière des Perrières is a must-visit during your stay in Les Gets. Not only do they offer some of the best cheese in the area, but they are also made locally, right next to the restaurant. The restaurant has a rustic, barn-like appearance, which gives you the feeling of enjoying a home-cooked meal.
The restaurant was once a family cheese-making factory. However, the cheese factory is now next doo,r and the old one has been converted into a restaurant.
La Paika
The cosy chalet restaurant, La Paika, is situated on the La Turche run, just above the village. It features a terrace where diners can enjoy stunning views. The cuisine is more fine dining than typical fare like sausage and chips, offering fresh dishes with anything grilled being cooked outdoors on an open fire. Additionally, the restaurant boasts a lovely selection of wines. Making a reservation is advisable, as it is quite popular and tends to get busy.
Les Chev
Les Chevrelles is situated in the Mont Caly area. The family-run restaurant serves traditional favourites such as fondue, raclette, and local cured meats. This chalet-style building features a large terrace with stunning views of the Les Gets Ski Resort and Mont Blanc in the background.
I’ve heard they make some of the best tartiflette in the area, and I can confirm—it was truly amazing!
A glass of Prosecco during lunch with the Alps in the background
Geneva Airport to Les Gets in Winter
Geneva Airport is the closest one to Les Gets Ski Resort. It is only an hour away, making it one of the quickest and most accessible resorts in Europe. There are numerous ways to get to Les Gets from Geneva, including buses, private transfers, shared transfers, and car hire.
You can access the airport lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick Airport with a Priority Pass.
Winter Transfer to Les Gets
There is a great variety of winter transfers available to the Portes du Soleil ski area, which includes the Les Gets Ski Resort. The selection is so extensive that when you exit customs at Geneva Airport, you will find dedicated desks for all the transfers on your left.
Previously, I used Skiidygonzales and Alpybus for transfer between Geneva and Les Gets.
- You can check out the ‘Getting Here’ on the tourism website, which has great information.
Skiing in Mont-Chery Les Gets in winter
Helpful Information and Links for Visiting Les Gets in Winter
- The currency used in the Les Gets France area is euro
- Consider using an eSIM like Airalo for affordable mobile coverage while skiing.
- Browse quotes and car rental options from Geneva Airport to Les Gets.
- For a hassle-free experience in Les Gets, pack European adaptors!
- Discover the newest ski and snowboard equipment at Sun & Ski Sports.
- 4 bus routes run through the village every 15 minutes during the school holidays for FREE.
Why you should visit Les Gets in winter
Les Gets prides itself on being a family-focused resort that offers more than skiing to entertain everyone. You don’t have to be a young family to enjoy the resort. There is much to do for adults, groups, and couples, from apres-ski to enjoying one of the many festivals held yearly, like Ski Rock, the Piste Festival.
I do have a soft spot for Les Gets, and I would not hesitate to go back and recommend it to friends, especially those with families. The great thing about this area is that it offers one of the shortest transfers from Geneva. You can catch a morning flight and be on the slopes by lunchtime. Here is a guide for everything you need about summer in Les Gets.
Don’t forget to wear your helmet and take your GoPro for all your action shots.
Overlooking Les Gets from Mont-Chery, France
Winter Resorts in the Portes du Soleil
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- Morzine Ski Resort, France
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Disclaimer: Although the Les Gets Tourism Office invited me, my views are my own and based on my own experience.
Winter Highlights – Les Gets Ski Resort
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Great pics – especially the food! I would go for that alone, although I’d say fine dining like that was hardly the cheapest snack to have while skiing!
It could be a while before I make it to Europe but I’ll make it a mission to find that little wooden building with the miniature horses!
Thanks, the food was not to badly priced for what you got. It is a great resort and I love that how it is surrounded by the forest.
What a cute and charming town! Great post Mel! I love also the food and that spa looks heavenly!
Thank-you Ari It is a charming village and a great place to learn how to ski 🙂
What a gorgeous ski resort. I love that they have animals, how cute. Beautiful pictures
Thank you, it is a beautiful place. I loved the animals too
Les Gets looks like a stunning ski resort with fabulous views. Those farm animals crack me up. They kind of look a bit out of place in a charming ski resort!
It is a beautiful place and they have made a area just for the animals fits in really well with the scenery and ski area.
Your pictures left me day dreaming about ski holidays, Melissa. What a beautiful area, and looks really nice for families with kids too. I’m keeping notes of all those amazing ski resorts that you wrote about, will have difficulties picking our next ski destination!
Thank you, writing the post made me wanting to be skiing again. This would be a great spot for you to take your boys, next year.
I’m not much of a skier but would definitely check out the spa and pet the cute farm animals. I hope those tents are warm enough for them in winter.
You can enjoy all the facilities, without skiing and regards to the animals you don’t have to worry they live in a build warm house 🙂
Your pictures make me want to ski & I don’t even ski. That food looks so yummy too. Great photos.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it.
The skiing looks amazing! The animal rescue, spa, and food options make this an amazing getaway option for more than just skiers! Love all of the additional activities.
It is a stunning village very picturesque and it definitely had a lot of other options. I hight recommend it.
i love the french alps, and after reading your post even more. i am not a big fan of cold temperatures but you are offerin many alternatives here. and i can imagine the french food was amazing, no?
French food is favourite especially cheese, I think I ate my weight in cheese when I was there.
Les Gets looks so charming! I love the mountain chalets in France…and the food from that part of the country too! Raclette and tartiflette… Mmmm. Now I wanna go!!
I am all about the cheese and wine 🙂 and I just can not get enough of the stuff. I think in a past life, I was French.
Those animals are just so cute! I think every ski resort should have some. I never knew that there were some privately owned ski lifts still. Looks like a great place to ski and to visit in Summertime too
I loved the animals and I wanted to take the little donkey home with me. I thought the children’s ski area is a great idea and it gives parents a break.
Awesome article!! It almost makes this non skier want to give it a go!!
Thank you…Glad you like it.
Such a fabulous part of the world – it would be my first choice for skiing every time! It’s so beautiful- the food is fabulous- and the skiiing is amazing what else do you need!
I could not agree more on all points, it really does have something for everyone.!!!
Living in a tropical country for 25 years now, touching and playing with the snow is truly my dream. Anyway, I like how you captured the village and the houses are really unique and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing about your travel experience, this has inspired me a lot.
You have never been to the snow, oh wow. This would be a great place for you to learn especially as the runs are wide and open for ease.
This place looks perfect for a family vacation! I know my little one will love it especially because of the animals. What a great combo for kids!c
This is a great place for kids and I definitely will be taking mine when I have them.
I love the idea of a mountaintop petting zoo. Of course, I just want petting zoos anywhere. I never would have guessed these photos are of a village in France, but the borders in Europe have moved so much over the years I guess there’s not much to it anymore. It’s a beautiful spot!
I love Zoos as well, my favourite one is in Melbourne, Australia. These animals are a great addition and great idea for the children, how could you not fall in love with their adorable faces 🙂
First of all I would like to say spectacular shots, they are so beautiful that I feel like packing my bags right now and leave for this place. And secondly, I have just started to learn how to ski. I had only two full day lessons so far, hopefully I visit this place once I learn skiing properly.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it. This is a great place for you to learn how to ski and the ski passes are flexible enough that you can get a ski passes for the two area or for a couple of hours.
That miniature horse is so adorable! The cheese sounds amazing too. I would love to visit an adorable little French village like this and go skiing. I’m not a great skier, but if they accommodate mixed abilities, it might be fine even for an intermediate like me.
This is a great place if you are learning because when you need a break, there a lot of other things you can do around the village. I love cheese too 🙂
Wow your pictures are so brilliant and you’re making me want to pack my bag to go there! I love the snowy slopes and the gorgeous snow-capped peaks. I haven’t tried skiing but this looks like the perfect place to go to for that!
Thank you in regards to the pictures. This would be a great place for you to learn and when you want a break, you can head to the spa or the many shops in town 🙂
I love your pictures! I recently visited Zakopane in Poland for skiing. You make me wanna visit this place in the future 🙂 Save it for my bucket list!
I went to Zakopane a couple of years ago to ski but unfortunately, the weather changed and were not able to ski. You should definitely visit this place, it is beautiful and the food is amazing.
What a charming ski village! I am not a skier but would love to go there for the view! It has quite a few decent dining options. Spa Sereni Cimes looks like the perfect place to pamper yourself too!!
It is a charming village 🙂 and I really enjoyed the Spa
Oh my gosh, this looks absolutely beautiful!! I want to play in that teepee. I don’t ski and don’t like snow but I’d totally go here to get some of those shots! Thanks for sharing
This is a village that you can visit all year around. You definitely don’t have to ski to go here 🙂
We go to Les Gets winter and summer, – it is a lovely resort, – you can see and feel, they have tried to keep it a special place in the world!!
I have only been there in Winter but I would love to go back in Summer. I agree with you it is a lovely resort
What?! Everything about this looks just amazing. I’d go for the fun and get to see the stunning views. I love that they have children friendly activities too because that’s now a new thing on our list when we plan for trips too. Just amazing spot you found. Such a charming little town too.
It was so pretty covered in snow and definitely a great place to visit in the winter and summer.
Snow capped views and great food sounds like reason enough for me to visit Les Gets. I was in a ski town in India last week and I felt the same – there was so much more to it than just “Ski”. Like I would be totally okay even if I skipped skiing and still have a great time.
I would love to ski in Inida it looks amazing. I hope that you had a fun time. I agree with you, there is so much more to do than ski these days.
Les Gets is such a charming ski resort. The facilities are wonderful and the view is just so breathtaking. The animals are also really adorable. I can’t get over the jaw dropping view of the snow capped landscapes though!
It was really pretty all covered in snow, like a winter wonderland.
I have to admit that i’m terrified of skiing! But this looks like such an amazing place I might be willing to give it a try – at least for the apres-ski of raclette & petting the cute animals! 🙂
This would be a great place to learn how to ski, the runs are very wide and you don’t have to be scared about going over the edge. There is also lots of things to do when you are not skiing too.
This looks amazing! I have actually never been skiing in my life. Can you believe that? I really want to try it someday and this would be an ideal spot!
This a great place to learn how to ski, I would highly recommend it. There is also lots to do in the town if you wanted to take a break from skiing too.
My trained eyes for reading English read, Let’s get France, but I just worked out is Les Gets, France! I’d love to take my daughter here, she may be a little bit too young still though, she’s only 3. I guess I could put some skiis on her and see what she did! If not she could play in the snow. She’s love seeing those animals in the refuge, that’s a good idea for anyone coming with children.
Age 3 is a great age for a child to learn how to ski. Also if you did want to ski there are lifts and gondolas that go up the mountain that you can get on without skiing. It is a very child-friendly place.
Great post, Mel. The ‘family friendly’ nature of Les Gets is what, ultimately, led us to move here to live. Our kids are 8 and 5 and LOVE living here! Even when we don’t feel like skiing or snowboarding, there’s hiking, den building in the woodland, sledging, snowshoeing, ice skating… I could go on! Summers are amazing here- it really surprised us what a year-round resort this can be. When you come back, give us a shout and we can go mountain biking together and perhaps even to the Igloo, but it’s actually Les Gets’ nightclub- open from 11pm to 5am! Pack your dancing shoes Mel! 🙂
Thank you so much, Nina, too bad that I never got to see you when I was there last month. It would have been so nice to finally have met. I can definitely see why you have moved there. LOL, I knew what the Igloo bar was 🙂
I love this as I cannot ski worth a darn. It is nice to see all the additional options for those who don’t enjoy the sport. I would love to see the animals on the slopes! How neat. The charcuterie plate that you ordered looks amazing. They are my new favourite thing on a restaurant menu.
This is a great place to go to if you don’t ski, even if you just went here to enjoy the wine and cheese!!!
The photos you took are beautiful – I wouldn’t mind traveling to Les Gets with a view like that! Being a Canadian, I absolutely love skiing, though I’ve never actually done so in Europe. I also really like the family focus – I think it’s so important when there are non-skiers in the family!
I have always wanted to go to Canada it is high up on my ever growing list. I agree with you I like the family focus side too. Thank you in regards to my pictures too.
Beautiful post. I have been a ski instructor for 20 years and never made it to France. I would love to go to Les Gets. The American Indian theme is particularly funny to me since most of my time skiing was actually in the American West. Les Gets is officially on my radar. Thanks for the share.
You were a ski instructor, how cool is that. I have only skied in America once but I would love to go back and do it again. Les Gets is a beautiful place and there is so much to do there.
How cute is FanFan?! Just adorable!! I know it’s not yours, but I have to say that the photo of the village doesn’t even look real! It’s like a scene from a Christmas storybook or something.
If I were to ever stay here I’d definitely end up spending most of my time at the spa! Perhaps 20-80 skiing/spa haha.
I wanted to take that little donkey home with me. I do love a good spa, relaxing and being pampered.
It looks like a little chocolate box village! I used to live in Courcheval so totally understand French Apline life – and I love it. I wish I had got to visit Les Get whilst I was over there, the mountains look really beautiful and the Port Du Soleil is such a great ski area!
I skied over to Courchevel once, when I was on a ski holiday. It was a great people watching experience.
Wow! This looks like the perfect winter getaway. I find the Alps so appealing, with their crisp air and majestic views. And you convinced me with that huge adorable donkey face (and the spa)!
I love the views across the alps, I just think they are so pretty. I love how resorts now offer you more than skiing too.
I don’t ski but this looks like a beautiful area. I’d prefer to use the spa and eat delicious food instead 🙂
Oh you can just eat and enjoy the spa here without skiing. They have lots of amazing cheeses and wine
OMG! The maximum snow that I’ve enjoyed is in Germany and England and that wasn’t much! I’ve never seen such a thick carpet of snow. Esp to see that houses with the terrace with so much snow is so breath taking! Its so nice of the resort to take care of those animals!!! I hope I’d get to ski sometime in future!
Is is a beautiful village and I love it when it snows the night before because it makes everything so much more pretty.
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Wonderful post. I would like to go to French village Les Gets France.
Thank you very much :-0
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