Les Gets has an alluring charm, with its steepled church, old style farmhouses and tree-lined slopes. The name "Les Gets" came from the local dialect words "gitte" or "giette" meaning the corridors used to send logs rapidly down the hillside, and still today wood is a big deal for the town. Chalets, crafts, wooden heating systems and much more all come from the forests which cover 2/3 of the area around the resort. Sitting at the base of the giant Portes du Soleil ski area, Les Gets means the chance to ski 650 km of pistes at a reasonable price.
The charming village has spectacular views of Mont-Blanc and is perfect for families, with good kids facilities and lots of gentle runs close by. The gondola that runs to La Chavannes will drop you at a snow-packed beginner area perfect for practicing; while intermediate have large cruising runs from La Ranfolly and from La Pleney down to Morzine. Experts will love day trips exploring surrounding resorts, especially the back of Mont-Chery.
The town has a generally relaxed, quiet atmosphere. Although a reasonably active nightlife can be found, it's not quite as raging as other resorts in the Alps. While is has kept its traditional alpine feel, it has also moved with the time, upgrading facilities and activities to those of a modern resort. The ski area is so big, the only problem you'll face is getting back to the resort in time for a cold drink.
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Les Gets Ski Schools
Ski schools are excellent in Les Gets, especially for kids. They are given privileged treatment in the ‘snow gardens' at the heart of the village and on the slopes. Nurseries are available to take care of the really little ones and specially designed playgrounds introduce junior skiers to all the joys of the slopes. The Grand Cry area is a unique itinerary where young skiers can have fun in a setting based on the theme of trappers and American Indians.
All Mountain Snowsports
All Mountain Snowsports is a British ski school in the French side of the Portes du Soleil. They provide fun ski lessons with friendly instructors that will change your skiing and leave you smiling. All instructors hold the highest international qualification from the British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI Level 4 ISTD) as well as the French equivalent and many years’ experience teaching skiing around the world. They offer the highest levels of service and tuition available and have a deep history of happy clients whose expectations have been surpassed.
www.allmountainsnowsports.com
British Alpine Ski School Les Gets
BASS Les Gets has a reputation for excellence due to its exceptional delivery of their products and services. They offer maximum group lessons of 6 to give you individual attention for beginners to pros. They will meet all your needs and give you ample time to practise. All their expert instructors are handpicked, fully qualified and certified to ISTD Level 4 with full French equivalence offering state of the art teaching techniques. Lessons for all levels are provided in your native language with coaching tailored to your individual needs.
www.britishskischool.com | lesgets@britishskischool.com
Ski Beyond - Ski & Snowboarding School
Would you like ski sessions that take you beyond your expectations? Feel comfortably controlled, efficient and confident? Whatever your dreams/desires, Ski Beyond will help you achieve it and transform your skiing. From first turns to deep powder, conquering ice or preparing you to master moguls. They have an experienced team of fully qualified British instructors who have been based in the area for over ten years. Ski Beyond believe the ski mind is as important as the ski body, and are passionate about unlocking your full potential. They offer private or group lessons for adults and children.
www.skibeyond.co.uk
Torico Performance Skiing
Torico Performance Skiing is a British ski school in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. It is run by Tim and Lisa Jackson, who have been teaching in the Portes Du Soleil since 2000. Tim and Lisa both hold the top qualification within BASI (British association of Snowsports Instructors) with full French equivalence and have many years’ experience skiing, teaching and coaching across Europe. Torico promises to show you great skiing terrain (whatever your level), help you develop and understand your skiing more and have great fun and enjoyment along the way!
www.toricoski.com
Alpine Learning Curves
Alpine Learning Curves is a small British Ski School which has been operating in the Les Gets/Morzine region since 2003. All their highly experienced and friendly instructors have the top British qualification in Ski Instruction (BASI Level 4 ISTD), speak English as their first language and between them teach skiing, telemarking & snowboarding. They provide both small group and private lessons.
www.alpinelearningcurves.co.uk
Les Gets Childcare
If you're after some time on the slopes to yoursleves, there are an array of brilliant childcare and nanny options available.
Happy Feet Les Gets & Morzine Childcare
Happy Feet is a fresh and exciting company dedicated to providing safe and stimulating indoor and outdoor experiences for your children on holiday. Their childcare packages are led and developed by a qualified primary school teacher who creates wonderful, bespoke holidays for your children. Happy Feet staff will come to your holiday chalet with plenty of crafts, toys and resources to provide flexible care around you and your family's needs. They offer full, half days or evening babysitting. Prices start from £85 for a half day and £120 for a whole day with discounts offered for multiple days booked. All staff fully first aid trained and CRB checked. www.morzinechildcare.co.uk E-mail: happyfeetmorzine@gmail.com
Deborah Porter - Private Childcare in Morzine & Les Gets
Deborah Porter is a mature, qualified, experienced nanny with a paediatric first aid and a CRB. As a mature nanny who has worked in childcare for over seven years, Deborah enjoys working with all ages from 3 month old babies up to early teenagers. Deborah is flexible and happy to discuss what your childcare needs are with full days and half days available. She can also babysit if you fancy a night out on chalet staff day off! Living in Morzine full time and in her fifth season, DEborah knows how it all works from ski school, chalets or buses and has the inside info on all the areas to sledge and where the best hot chocolates are in town for treats! It's just Deborah so you will know exactly who will be caring for your children.
www.deborahporter.co.uk
Cheeky Monekys Childcare
Cheeky Monkeys childcare provides a quality childcare service in France to families on holiday throughout the Alps. Their aim is to provide a childcare service suitable to you and your children’s needs. Cheeky Monkeys can care for your children in your holiday chalet or provide a pick up and drop off service for children in ski school which allows yourselves to make the most of your skiing during the day. All their nannies are English, qualified child carers and are experienced. Your nanny will have a selection of activities arranged for your children during the week from cooking, arts & crafts, face painting to sledge rides and snowman building – all adapted according to the children’s ages and the weather.
www.cheekymonkeysmorzine.com
Snow Angel Nannies
Snow Angel Nannies is the perfect childcare solution for your skiing holiday in the French Alps. The nannies all hold relevant childcare qualifications, CRB/DBS checks and first aid qualifications. They are all carefully selected for their kind, caring and fun loving nature as well as their childcare skills. You will have your nannies contact details so you can amend plans during the day and the Snow Angel Nanny ensures a fun activity packed day for the children. The nannies also do ski school pick up and drop off and can take the children to meet you for lunch if required to keep the family holiday aspect. A Snow Angel Nanny will give you peace of mind to enjoy your day on the slopes knowing your little ones are having the time of their lives.
www.snowangelnannies.co.uk
