Les Gets
A working Savoyard village rather than a purpose-built station, Les Gets has beginner zones right by the centre and the gentle, tree-lined Chavannes slopes directly above.
- Best forFamilies · Skiers & snowboarders · Adventure seekers
- In October14°C · 14 rainy days
- Ideal stayA week
- Approx. flying time~11h 55m from Los Angeles
- CurrencyEUREuro
- LanguageFrench
- Local time11:301h ahead of the UK
- PlugsType C / EBring an adapter
- Drive on theRightOpposite to the UK
- Dialling code+33
Why go
A Savoyard village at 1,172 metres on the pass between the Arve valley and the Chablais, with wooden chalets, a working church and ski slopes rising on both sides of the road. The skiing is tree-lined and mostly gentle, which suits beginners and families rather than experts. In summer the same lifts serve one of the larger mountain bike networks in the Alps. It stays a village in feel, not a purpose-built station.
Geneva airport is about ninety minutes away, which is a real advantage over deeper Alpine resorts when travelling with children. The village links into the Portes du Soleil, so terrain is plentiful once you progress, though reaching Avoriaz and the Swiss side takes time. Altitude is modest, so late-season snow can be patchy low down. Peak school-holiday weeks are busy and expensive.
- Ideal stay
- A week
- The vibe
- Woody, friendly, unpretentious
From our guides
Progression is kind: from magic carpet to wide greens to mellow blues without ever facing anything alarming. It's part of the vast Portes du Soleil, which matters later, not now. January weeks outside school holidays are noticeably cheaper and quieter for lessons.
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Things to do
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Chavannes slopes
The sunny beginner and intermediate side of the village, with a long green run back down and lift access from the centre.
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Mont Chéry
The quieter mountain across the road, with steeper reds and blacks and a clear view towards Mont Blanc.
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Portes du Soleil
One of the largest linked ski areas anywhere, spread across a dozen resorts and two countries, all on a single pass.
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Summer mountain biking
Lift-served trails run from beginner flow lines to World Cup downhill tracks, with the bike park directly above the village.
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Musée de la Musique Mécanique
A village museum of fairground organs, music boxes and automated pianos, and a reliable answer to a wet afternoon.
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Morzine
The larger neighbouring town is a few minutes down the valley, with more restaurants and a livelier evening scene.
Getting there
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Fly to
Geneva (GVA)
Nearest airport to Les Gets, about 44km away as the crow flies.
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Then
To Les Gets
About an hour and a quarter by car or shared transfer from Geneva (GVA), heading east into the Haute-Savoie. Scheduled resort coaches run on winter Saturdays.
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On the ground
Getting around
The village is small and the beginner lifts sit right by the centre, so most visitors walk. Free ski buses link the outlying chalets and the Chavannes and Mont Chery lift bases.
Public transport: Limited outside transfers. Buses connect Cluses station and Thonon, but within the resort the free ski bus is all you need.
Flights
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 2°C in January to 22°C in July. Wettest in May, with rain on about 20 days.
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October14° · rain 14 daysCool and often wet.
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Where to stay
Catered chalets, family-run hotels and a large stock of apartments, with British operators strongly represented. Very few big blocks, and no purpose-built resort architecture.
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Best base overall
Les Gets village centre
A working Savoyard village where the church, the shops and both main lifts sit within a few minutes' walk. It is on a through road, so ask which side your room faces.
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Best with children
Chavannes
The gentle, tree-lined slope side, with ski-in apartments beside the nursery areas and the magic carpets. You walk or take the free bus down into the village for restaurants.
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Quietest
Mont Chery side
Across the road from the main ski area, with chalets, far fewer people on the pistes and long views. It means a road crossing and a separate lift each morning.
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Best value
Morzine
The bigger neighbour ten minutes down the hill, on the same Portes du Soleil pass with more beds and more competition on price. Its evenings are considerably livelier.
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Worth knowing before you book: February half term and the New Year weeks sell out by autumn at peak prices, usually Saturday to Saturday. January outside school holidays is markedly cheaper and quieter for lessons.
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Good to know
- Getting there
- Geneva is the airport and transfers take roughly ninety minutes. Trains reach Cluses, with buses on from there.
- Timing
- January outside the school holidays is quietest and cheapest. February half-term is the opposite on both counts.
- Snow
- The area tops out around 2,000 metres, so March and April snow is far more reliable high up than in the village itself.
- With kids
- Nursery slopes and ski school meeting points are in the centre, so mornings do not begin with a journey.
- Driving
- Winter tyres or snow chains are legally required in the area during winter, and hire cars should come equipped.
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Nearby destinations
Morzine
France · 4km away →
Lac Blanc
Chamonix, France · 26km away →
Chamonix
France · 30km away →
Megève
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Aiguille du Midi
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Lavaux
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Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Les Gets?
Daytime highs run from about 2°C in January to 22°C in July. Wettest in May, with rain on about 20 days.
How long should I spend in Les Gets?
Our suggestion: a week.
How do I get to Les Gets?
About an hour and a quarter by car or shared transfer from Geneva (GVA), heading east into the Haute-Savoie. Scheduled resort coaches run on winter Saturdays.
Do I need a car in Les Gets?
No. Limited outside transfers. Buses connect Cluses station and Thonon, but within the resort the free ski bus is all you need.
What currency and language are used in Les Gets?
Currency: Euro (EUR). Language: French. Plugs: type C and E.
Who is Les Gets best for?
Best for families, skiers & snowboarders and adventure seekers. In a phrase: woody, friendly, unpretentious.