Webcam in Les Gets

THE SKIING

Just a convenient 1¼ hour transfer from Geneva, Les Gets is a popular part of the fabulous Portes du Soleil ski arena, the largest international interconnected area in the world, and offers direct skiing access into this huge twin-country skiing area between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

Our Esprit Ski Escort will be available for at least 2 days of the week to ski with you and introduce you to the area.

Resort Height

1,172m


Click for piste map

Skiing Range

1,000 to 2,350m

Pistes

288 covering 650km

Green/Blue

153

Red

107

Black

28

Direction of slopes

N, S, E, W

Longest run

11km

Lifts

212

Gondolas or Cable Cars

14

Chairlifts

81

Drag Lifts

117

Mountain Restaurants

90

Snow Cannons

513

Cross Country Trails

243km

FAMILIES
This is an ideal area for mixed ability families. Around Les Gets the friendly skiing terrain is perfect for beginners and intermediates to potter about on. There is a fabulous dedicated area called the Grand Cry where adults may only venture if accompanied by children, where the theme is Trappers and Indians, and the family can enjoy skiing small bumps and bends and visit an Indian tepee.

BEGINNERS
The numerous blue and green runs of the resort make it an ideal place to learn to ski, and there is a delightful circuit known as the ‘Blanchot’ to enjoy. Composed of only green and blue runs, the circuit follows a clearly signposted (by a hare!) route around the Les Gets-Morzine ski area.

INTERMEDIATES
High up, on the 53 lifts linked with Morzine and regionally in the Portes du Soleil, there is virtually unlimited skiing for intermediates of all standards. Opposite the main Chavannes ski slopes is the smaller Mont Chéry area, with satisfying long runs and some excellent bumps. With only red and black runs, this is a generally quieter and relaxing area, with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and beyond.

ADVANCED
A formidable range of skiing is available on the enormous Portes du Soleil system, with one well-priced pass covering all 12 resorts. With an early start and the help of our ski hosts, have a superb day out taking a circular tour via Avoriaz, Switzerland and Chatel before returning home.

POWDER POTENTIAL
Powder hounds will enjoy being first on the slopes on the far side of Mont Chéry after a night of snow. Here the steeper runs and quieter slopes make for excellent first tracks! Around the World Cup Downhill piste in Avoriaz and the Les Gets Bowl are also some good slopes for powder bashing.

SNOWBOARDING
Apart from the free-ride joys of the whole area, there is a dedicated section on Mont-Chéry guaranteed to get snowboarders’ adrenaline running. It divides into two distinct elements - a Flexible Board Park enables boarders to familiarize themselves with all kinds of tables, hoops and raised bends, and the Freestyle District is a course where experienced boarders can develop their big-air techniques!