Les Gets, France
Chalet Valambrun
Low season:£11,500per week
£1,150 per person

France
An authentic Savoyard village with direct access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area.
28 properties available
About the Resort
Les Gets is a picturesque, traditional Savoyard farming village that has retained its authentic alpine charm while offering world-class skiing. Characterized by its wood-and-stone chalets, a bustling yet family-friendly main street, and beautiful pine forests, it stands as one of the most welcoming resorts in the French Alps. Because of its 'Famille Plus' designation, it is particularly celebrated for its amenities tailored to children and beginners.
The Resort
Despite its relaxed village atmosphere, Les Gets packs a punch when it comes to skiing. It is seamlessly linked to Morzine and serves as a major gateway to the immense Portes du Soleil network, which boasts 600km of interconnected pistes spanning France and Switzerland. Skiers can enjoy tranquil, tree-lined cruising runs or tackle more demanding off-piste terrain.
On the Mountain
Skiing in Les Gets is defined by beautiful, tree-lined pistes that provide great visibility during snowy days and stunning views of Mont Blanc on clear ones. The local area caters brilliantly to beginners and intermediates with wide, gentle slopes on the Chavannes side, while the Mont Chéry sector offers steeper, uncrowded red and black runs for advanced skiers.
Portes du Soleil
One of the largest connected ski areas in the world, linking 12 resorts across France and Switzerland with 600km of slopes.
Location
Resort Details
Ideal For
Families
Dedicated beginner zones, excellent childcare, and a pedestrian-friendly village layout.
Intermediates
Endless cruisy blue and red runs connecting across the Morzine-Les Gets sector.
Authenticity Seekers
A traditional, working farming village that hasn't lost its Savoyard soul.
Tree Skiers
Extensive forested terrain that offers excellent visibility during white-out conditions.
By Type
Slope Access
Wellness
Families
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Personal Concierge
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Where to Eat
La Paika
Mont Chéry slopes
A beautiful old farm chalet offering an incredible sun terrace and renowned grilled specialties.
Le Vaffieu
Pléney/Chavannes ridge
A bustling, high-quality mountain restaurant on the ridge between Morzine and Les Gets.
La Fruitière des Perrières
Village center (Les Perrières)
An authentic cheese dairy and rustic restaurant offering the absolute best local Savoyard cheese dishes.
La Grande Ourse
Mont Chéry summit
A highly regarded mountain restaurant offering spectacular Mont Blanc views and refined dining.
From the Journal
Common Questions
The ski season in Les Gets typically runs Mid-December to mid-April. The resort averages 4.5m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. Lift passes cover the local Morzine-Les Gets area, but full Portes du Soleil passes are highly recommended for confident skiers wanting to explore.
Les Gets offers 600km of pistes with a vertical drop of 830m. Skiing in Les Gets is defined by beautiful, tree-lined pistes that provide great visibility during snowy days and stunning views of Mont Blanc on clear ones. The local area caters brilliantly to beginners and intermediates with wide, gentle slopes on the Chavannes side, while the Mont Chéry sector offers steeper, uncrowded red and black runs for advanced skiers. It forms part of the Portes du Soleil ski area.
An authentic Savoyard village with direct access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. Les Gets is a family-friendly resort, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include family friendly, beginners, intermediates, quiet village, extensive terrain.
Les Gets receives an average of 4.5m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 2,002m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Consistent winter snowfalls supplemented by modern snowmaking.
Les Gets is well-suited for several types of visitors. For families: Dedicated beginner zones, excellent childcare, and a pedestrian-friendly village layout. For intermediates: Endless cruisy blue and red runs connecting across the Morzine-Les Gets sector. For authenticity seekers: A traditional, working farming village that hasn't lost its Savoyard soul.
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport (GVA), about 75km away (approximately 1h 15min by transfer). Numerous shared and private minibus transfers run directly from Geneva to Les Gets daily. Les Gets is also reachable by train via Cluses. Local buses connect the Portes du Soleil valley resorts, and a road train shuttles skiers across the village.
Lift passes in Les Gets are available as Adult Day Pass (EUR 53), Adult 6-Day Pass (EUR 265). Passes often cover the wider Portes du Soleil area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book passes and ski school well in advance during the UK and French school holidays (February half-term).
Standout dining in Les Gets includes La Paika (A beautiful old farm chalet offering an incredible sun terrace and renowned grilled specialties.), Le Vaffieu (A bustling, high-quality mountain restaurant on the ridge between Morzine and Les Gets.), La Fruitière des Perrières (An authentic cheese dairy and rustic restaurant offering the absolute best local Savoyard cheese dishes.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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