Les Gets Ski Resort Guide
Les Gets is an attractive and friendly ski resort which has retained a traditional French atmosphere despite its growing popularity. Located on the road to its more famous neighbour Morzine, Les Gets’ chalet-style buildings and quiet streets will appeal to families in particular. An influx of tourists on weekends does see the small village’s nightlife get a little livelier though.
The main street through Les Gets resort is lined with gourmet food and wine shops which are excellent to peruse in the early evenings. Most of the village amenities are located around the main lift station with a surprisingly good selection of bars and restaurants for a smaller ski resort. Accommodation in Les Gets is a little spread out for some people, but there are free buses around the town as well as a road-train which appeals to families.
Les Gets has developed from a farming village into a popular ski resort. Planning restrictions mean building has largely been in keeping with the natural surroundings and added to the unique character and ambience. Although the relatively low altitude of Les Gets at 1172m means snow is not guaranteed in the village, the slopes it shares with Morzine are high and extensive. Les Gets is also part of the Portes du Soleil – fourteen interconnected resorts spanning the French-Swiss border.
Les Gets has had a long history with snow sports and the first Ecole du Ski Francais opened here in 1940. The resort is usually quiet with few crowds and will appeal to families more than groups looking for lively nightlife. Apres-ski is centred around the hotel bars and restaurants mostly, while there are options for bowling, ice skating and going to the cinema too.
