Les Gets, Essential Facts

• Part of the largest linked international ski area covering France and .

• The French side includes , Châtel and with some north facing slopes

• Huge ski area of over 650km of pistes

• Excellent family resort, with plenty of activities off the slopes.

• An attractive village with a largely chalet style

• Good for dual season use

• Geneva is just over an hour away Resort Information Getting there A pretty, family friendly resort in the popular Portes du The closest resorts to Geneva are Morzine and Les Soleil ski area, is an exceedingly convenient, Gets which are just one hour by car. Avoriaz and Châtel weekendable destination. Located only an hour and are one hour and 30 minutes from Geneva. There are fifteen minutes from Geneva, Les Gets has access to plenty of flights from within Europe by airlines such as some excellent skiing and it has a charming chalet www.easyjet.com and plenty of long-haul flights too. feel to it.

With enough nightlife to be fun, activities for all the family including ice skating on the rink in the centre of the resort, and a variety of good restaurants, Les Gets is the perfect midpoint between peaceful Savoyarde Chatel and the lively party town of Morzine.

The easiest of the resorts to get to; this is a fantastic option for families with small children who are thinking of making a long term investment. This resort is far more than just a gateway to the larger Portes du Soleil villages of Morzine and Avoriaz.

The first chairlift was built in 1938, while the Mont Chery side of the mountain was opened in 1954. Predating the arrival of purpose built ski resorts by some time; Les Gets has plenty of character. Winter Expert’s Opinion The Portes du Soleil ski area is most famous for Our ski expert Fenella Hunter says: being home to the perilous Swiss Wall, but there is much more there than that. The skiing is primarily “Les Gets is the perfect balance between the lively intermediate, with plenty of green, blue and red runs Morzine and the quieter and more traditional Chatel. to offset the challenging blacks in the area. New skiers It’s great for families, but it has more than enough are well provided for, with great ski schools and good restaurants and bars too. The skiing is largely nursery slopes. intermediate and advanced level, but learners will find some very rewarding and scenic green runs.” While the full Portes du Soleil ski area might offer 650km of ski slopes, the Les Gets/Morzine area enjoys a very respectable 120km of slopes between them. Les Get’s local ski area has two sides; the main area, which shares its pistes with neighbouring Morzine, and the Mont Chery side.

The Mont Chery gondola leads up to the wide slopes on the other side of the village. The wide blue runs and fast reds make it good fun for skiers of all ability levels, while there are a couple of excellent restaurants on that mountain. As a Famille Plus Montagne resort, Les Gets has excellent facilities for kids, from creative workshops to ice skating, snow shoeing and sledding. Summer Since Les Gets is close to Geneva and it’s one of a number of lower altitude resorts in the Portes du Soleil, it is a fantastic summer destination. The Famille Plus Montagne designation means that it has plenty of activities for all the family, while the wooded trails are excellent for mountain bikers.

There are a number of cultural activities and a music museum that offers a guided tour for anyone interested. Whether you get a massage and relax at the spa, or head over to enjoy the history of the area, Les Gets has something for everyone in Summer.

Popular Alpine sports like climbing, hiking and mountain biking are all well-equipped in this area, with activities like Caving, Adventure Trail and Via Ferrata also proving popular amongst families.

Elsewhere in the Portes du Soleil, you can enjoy a lakeside beach and bathing area. The river nearby offers rafting, hydrospeeding and canyoning for the daring, while there is a water park and swimming pool to keep the kids happy. Viewing Company Profile We have an intimate knowledge of all our resorts Investors in Property specialise in the sale of ski and we can recommend excellent hotels and local chalets and apartments in Switzerland, Austria, restaurants to ensure you have an informative and France & Italy. We have over 20 years experience and pleasurable trip. Simply let us know which dates an unrivalled knowledge of well established and up you have in mind and we will arrange for one of our and coming ski resorts. We will provide expert advice representatives to meet you and show you around. All and professional guidance through every step of your you need to do is to book your flight and rent a hire purchase. If you have any questions or need general car and we can help organise everything else for you. advice please do not hesitate to contact us.

There are many cheap flights to Geneva and the FAQs transfer is so easy it is possible to make a day trip but For everything you need to know about buying a ski if you would like to stay overnight, we can recommend property, from legal requirements to rental obligation. good hotels in the area. Ask for our visits list. please take a look at our FAQs. Contact Simon Malster – Investors in Property Tel: +44 (0)20 8905 5511 [email protected]

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