Ski Les Gets - Ski Resort Guide
Although very famous for it’s summer mountain biking and active holidays with regular world cup events, Les Gets is becoming more and more popular with those looking for an authentic traditional alpine ski village and excellent skiing with miles of variety. Due to strict planning regulations, expansion has been gradual and sympathetically done. A firm family favourite with plenty of sunshine and scenic runs.
Where to Party?
Don’t expect the raucous swilling of booze and table dancing you quite often find in the big resorts. However, for a small village Les Gets has quite a busy little nightlife. If you want something a little livelier, Morzine is only a 4km taxi ride away
The Irish Bar Themed evenings, live bands and drinks promotions 4-6pm.
The Black Bear Located above the Irish Bar. A lovely cosy bar with plenty of snug alcoves to warm up in. Great bar snacks.
Bar Bush The local legend, extreme Scottish skier ‘Figs’ is the proprietor. Brits seem to love this place. Happy hour is between 5 and 7pm.
Zebra Bar Some brilliant live bands playing until 9ish when the DJs take over.
Bar Canadie Civilised but still fun. Order a plate of cheese and charcuterie to wash down with your pint.
Boomerang Lively, down to earth Australian hospitality. Is on the main street, part of the hotel of the same name
L’Igloo If your legs can take anymore, get your dancing feet down to L’Igloo for some late night grooves.
Where to Eat?
Being a quintessentially French resort the restaurants and food are much what you’d expect. Good hearty Savoyard food with the token pizzerias thrown in to keep the less adventurous happy.
Vieux Chene Typical local dishes, good service in a central location
Taniere Located near to main ski lift. Heated terrace, great with kids and does great moules-frites and salads
Tourbillion Very good quality Savoyard cuisine at affordable prices
Le Ferme de Montagne Excellent very high quality cuisine with prices to match, try and make room in your budget for an evening in this wonderful family run establishment.
Le Flambeau Small but perfectly formed! Meats and fondues and brilliant pizza also for takeaway. French couple who run it are very welcoming.
Le Tyrol Warm friendly feel with cosy interior. Try the hot stone or fondue. Very popular so booking advisable.
Schuss Situated on the main street, great for big group bookings when the object is consuming vast quantities of pizzas and red wine.
What to do?
This charming village attracts quite a laid back group of folk and the activities on offer reflect that. The quirky excursions to the music box museum, animated mannequins shop and local cheese farm are a hit and young and old will love the charming outdoor ice rink. Also;
Paragliding
Dog Sledding
Snow shoeing
Hot air balloons
Snow Mobils
Ski Diving
Ice Skating
Cross country skiing
Swimming pool
Gym and Sauna
Bowling Alley
Getting There
Les Gets is right in the north of the Alps making it one of the more accessible ski resorts for us Brits.
Geneva Airport is only 50 miles away. Buses depart three times a day with a return ticket to Morzine being 50euros. Transfers take just over an hour. Otherwise hire a car from the airport for around 20euros a day.
Take the train to Les Cluses (28miles away) or Thonon le Bain (35 miles away). Check prices and times on the SNCF website.
Driving will take around 9 hours on a good day. Share the cost by filling your car with friends. Motorway tolls work out about £80.
