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At under an hour from Geneva airport Les Gets is one of the most accessible resorts in the Alps. It is therefore even more surprising that it has retained its alpine charm and friendly atmosphere rather than succumbing to the high-rise apartment blocks that characterise many ski resorts. Visitors can't help but marvel at the town centre as it comes alive late in the afternoon, with a range of boutiques and dining experiences, an outdoor ice rink and the smell of mulled wine. It feels like Christmas for four months of the year in Les Gets and yet this picture postcard town is also a great base for some of the best skiing that Europe has to offer. With skiing on both sides of the town Les Gets has something to suit all tastes and its beginner areas are so good that it was recently voted the best family ski resort in the world by a national newspaper.The wide slopes of the Chavannes plateau are the perfect setting to fall in love with skiing and access has been made easier by the opening of the new fast gondola in 2011.The sunny nursery area sits at a respectable altitude around 1400m and the introduction of 4 free beginner lifts has made learning to ski a whole lot cheaper! |
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For intermediates the well-planned infrastructure makes tree-lined cruising between Les Gets and neighbouring Morzineseem effortless. There are red runs galore in Les Gets and a much higher density of mountain restaurants than in most resorts. At the far end of town the Perrieres Express, a fast 6-man chair, serves the Melezes – an under-used red run with stunning views. If there is a downside to this area it is the many flat sections that trouble snowboarders more so than skiers. That said, boarders will particularly enjoy the new Anthonioz Boarder Cross course, the Jib District and the wide-open powder fields of Mont Chery . Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenges for a day or two in Les Gets but may wish to consider a full area pass to take advantage of the wider Portes du Soleil. The local black runs of Yeti and Myrtilles are challenging without being particularly long so to really work the legs try the Aigle Noir bumps from the summit of the Pointe de Nyon in neighbouring Morzine. |
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Our top tips: • La Case K2 is a lovely snack bar/restaurant in the old town that serves food all day. They do a great range of burgers and savoury pancakes at reasonable prices. • If the slopes are busy try heading across town to Mont Chery. Ski schools don't use this side of the valley and there are more than enough pistes for a great day of skiing or boarding. • Le Grand Cry district is brilliant fun for children as they ski through the Indian village, stopping to get their faces painted en route. • The Tulipe slalom piste is a great fast red run served by the Ranfoilly Express . About halfway down on your right hand side you will find a hidden gem of a restaurant called Le Wetzet. • The Black Bear Canadian Bar is a cosy bar with a good range of beers on tap, a pool table, dart board and they frequently play 80s tunes. Does Apres Ski get any better?! |
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Vital stats for Morzine-Les Gets: Resort altitude: 1100m Top lift: 1980m Terrain: 120km Pistes: 66 (6 green, 23 blue, 28 red, 9 black) Lifts: 48 Typical opening dates: Mid December – Mid April Longest run: 6km Average annual snowfall: 6 metres |
For more information about the town, click here to visit the official Les Gets website or another Les Gets website. Click here to download the map fo the town and the map for the free shuttles (Apt rossin is situated in G3 near the number 15) For more information about the ski area and liftpasses, click here to visit the ski lifts website. |
