Genève
Cluses
2300
1172
26
105
112
37
17 km
CHILDREN
Les Gets offers a wide range of childrens' facilities:
The "Les Fripouille" nursery is suitable for younger children aged between 6 months and 4 years, and the "Petits Montagnys" is perfect for older children aged between 3 and 12 tears.
The ESF French Ski School offers ski kindergarten to children aged 3 to 5 years, as well as an introduction to skiing.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Thanks to the wider Portes du Soleil ski domaine, skiers in Les Gets have access to 650km of downhill ski slopes served by 211 ski lifts. For those who prefer to explore the local ski area, the Morzine/Les Gets ski domaine offers 110km of slopes to suit a range of abilities. 6-day Morzine/Les Gets lift pass rates (2010/2011 rates): 151.50 euros/adult, 120.40 euros/child (5 to 15 years inclusive), children under 5 years free of charge.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 17 Km
Les Gets offers 17km of cross-country skiing across two wider areas. Skiers can reach the cross-country ski slopes is via a payable gondola service (6 return tickets 51 euros/person based on 2010/2011 rates), although access to the slopes themselves is free of charge.
THE AREA
For those that prefer not to tear up the slopes, Les Gets also offers snowshoeing and ice-skating, as well as a range of restaurants and nightclubs for evening entertainment.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Les Gets is within easy reach of Cluses train station (22km) by coach or taxi transfer. Lagrange arrange rail travel plus accommodation packages for any skiers hoping to make their way to the Alps in style this winter. For more information and prices, contact our friendly UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111.
Les Gets is a well-equipped resort and offers all necessary amenities including local shops (open in season), a doctors and pharmacy, as well as bars and restaurants for toasting to a day spent on the slopes.
Please note that all information provided on these pages is intended for guidance only and is not contractual. For further information, please contact the local Tourist Office on 0033.4.50.75.80.80 or log on to www.lesgets.com
The Haute Savoie region borders both Italy and Switzerland, and boasts historical monuments such chateaus and churches in stunning natural surroundings ranging from Lake Geneva in the north of the region to Mont Blanc in the south. A trip to the Haute Savoie offers visitors the chance to experience some of the world's most reknowned and celebrated ski resorts, with Chamonix at the heart of the region's ski activity.
For tourists looking for a true Alpine culinary experience can sample regional cheeses, such as Emmental, as well as cheese-based dishes such as raclette, ideal after a long day on the slopes and offering a different style of shared dining experience.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
LES PORTES DU SOLEIL is a large ski domain linking 12 French and Swiss resorts.
* Long-distance, border-hopping skiing, ideal for intermediate skiers.
* Charming village resorts with top facilities.
* Snowsure ski-through resort of Avoriaz, which also offers excellent snowboarding.
Resorts:
Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Chatel.
www.portesdusoleil.com
Height: 1000m-2300m
Total pistes: 650km
41 green slopes / 112 blue slopes / 107 red slopes / 28 black slopes and 1 snowpark/resort.
6-day lift pass (08/09 prices): 200 euros/adult, 134 euros/children aged 5-15 years, free for children under 5 years.
Cross-country skiing: 89km of trails.
