PRESS PACK WINTER 2021/2022 FREE OFFERT 8 EUROS - NUMÉRO 4 WWW.LESGETS.COM PRESS PACK WINTER 2021/2022 SUMMARY NEW FOR WINTER 2022 03 Improvements to the Indian Trail 12 Regain an iron constitution with Fitlife 03 “ Ski-in, ski-out ” at la Croix Blanche 12 Nordic walking 04 Le Velvette concept store 13 Sunrise or sunset over Mont Blanc 04 Tartif - 24-hour click and collect service 13 L’Instant Yourte 05 “ Chéry Dôme ” - unique accommodation 05 La Bokka, Italian trattoria ART AND CULTURE 06 Snowshoe walks & yoga 14 Les Gets’ artisan pottery, aspiring potters 06 Winter trail running 15 “ Art’N’ Chéry ,” gallery concept store 07 Alta Lumina, even more magical in winter 15 Museum of Mechanical Music 07 Pottery workshop 2021-2022 EVENTS th th SNOW SPORTS, IN ALL THEIR VARYING 16 Father Christmas takes up residence in Les Gets: 18 to 24 GUISES December 08 Escape to the Portes du Soleil 17 Ski Party, opening weekend, 18th December 09 Design and architecture of ski area 17 The Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc, Les Gets, 11th January 10 Scandinavian journeys 18 Rock the Pistes Festival, 13th to 19th March, Les Gets-Morzine 10 Ski-joering concert 15th March (tbc) 10 Electric snowmobiles 18 Les 100 Ciels d’Hiver (dates to be confirmed) 18 Critérium SOS Médecins France, 31st March to 2nd April WELL-BEING AND HEALTH 11 Les Sources du Chéry 18 ECO-TOURISM 11 Sapana Spa 12 Séréni-Cîmes 20 KEY FIGURES - 2 - NEW FOR WINTER 2022 NEW FOR winter 2022 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INDIAN TRAIL The Grand Cry Territory is a ski area where you can simul- taneously practise your skiing and have fun. The area, which is a must for all 5 to 12 year olds, comprises, Indian and trapper-themed slopes with sound-track, a recreation zone with musical and skill-based games, teepees, a picnic area, treasure-hunt style entertainment, drawing competitions and face-painting for children. This winter, new modules are being added to the Piste des Indiens (Indian Trail). Young “SKI-IN SKI-OUT” AT skiers will be able to ring a “ Totem Gong ” with their poles, fist bump rotating hands and ski LA CROIX BLANCHE through a wall of giant “ chips ”, all under the watchful gaze of bisons and pumas! This winter will mark the completed trans- formation of La Croix Blanche restaurant, following its purchase by the Alpine Collection and Alpine Restaurants label (which already has more than 5 restaurants to its name). Chef, Antony Trezy, who will be at the helm, serves traditional, gourmet dishes based on local Savoyard cuisine. With its sunny terraces and ski-in/ski-out access, this new venue, ideally located in the heart of the ski resort, in the upper part of the village, at the top of Les Chavannes cable car, near play areas and footpaths, will certainly reassure regulars and delight gourmets. Can also be accessed via Les Chavannes cable-car. - 3 - NEW FOR WINTER 2022 LE VELVETTE CONCEPT STORE Restaurant opening This new concept store allows you to eat and hunt for bargains at the same time. In this contemporary, urban establishment, customers can enjoy a coffee, brunch, snack or meal and children even have their own little play area so their parents can enjoy some peace and quiet. Decorative corners around the open kitchen, wood-fired pizza oven and central buffet of home-made desserts. Everything in Velvette is available to buy, from the comfortable armchairs in which customers are seated, to the warm lighting and colourful dishes used to serve the food - not to mention the unique decorative accessories! Velvette-lesgets.fr TARTIF - THE 24-HOUR CLICK AND COLLECT SERVICE For those who are looking for a last minute meal but lack the courage to go shopping and the desire to cook or prefer to enjoy a family dinner without going out to a restaurant, Tartif is the ideal solution. The take away concept is based on a click and collect system and can be accessed 24/7 via an automatic dispensing machine. Chef, Raphaël Cabuis, creates high-quality dishes, inspired by traditional mountain recipes, using local products. Tartif also offers a daily menu revisiting the great classics of French cuisine (Bourguignon, Blanquette, etc.), all at very affordable prices. The entire menu is available at any time of day... or night! Tartif.com - 4 - NEW FOR WINTER 2022 “CHÉRY DÔME” - UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION An additional dome to accommodate families “ Chéry Dôme ” will delight those who love the great outdoors and are looking for adventure and something different. Located high on the slopes of Les Gets and with views of Mont Blanc, it’s the perfect place to reconnect with nature and experience a unique adventure under the stars. The dome can accommodate 2-4 people and is equipped with electricity, wifi, adjoining bathrooms, a stove and an outdoor fire pit where you can warm your hands while gazing at the stars. From this winter onwards, a second dome will be added to the overall package. It can be used as a living room or dining room and can also accommodate 2 extra people for members of the same family or group of friends. When it comes to cuisine, you’ll love the dishes on offer, all prepared using seasonal produce from the garden and local farm products. € 285 for 2 people, breakfast included. € 45 per additional person. Free for children under 5 years old. Dinner: € 30 per person. € 12 per child Free for children under 5 years old. Cherydome.com LA BOKKA, ITALIAN TRATTORIA La Bokka, located within the Kinabalu residence, will finally open its doors this winter after months of delays due to the pandemic. An elegant trattoria and decidedly Italian concept, celebrating what Italy does best. The ingredients for the antipasti, arancini & tutti quanti are all freshly sourced. The chef, who is originally from the South of Italy, only uses fresh, Italian products. La Bokka puts culinary enjoyment first and is the perfect place for fans of pasta, pizza and Italian cuisine. Bokka-lesgets.com - 5 - NEW FOR WINTER 2022 SNOWSHOE OUTINGS & YOGA This walk, which combines two gentle practices, offers the opportunity to enjoy a breath of fresh air while working on your flexibility. You’ll set out on snowshoes, led by Emilie, an experienced mountain guide. The route leads walkers to Mont Caly, a small Alpine village, nestled in the hills of Les Gets. After the hike - which is a wonderful opportunity to switch off and walk at your own pace along the snowy trails facing Mont Blanc - the group will meet up with Barbara, a yoga teacher, who will lead a dynamic open-air session during this half-day excursion. Sundays, meet at 8.30am at Les Perrières car park; return between 12 pm and 12.30 pm. Price: € 50 (equipment provided), places limited. Registration required, Keolan Yoga: +33 (0)6 99 75 66 52. WINTER TRAIL RUNNING Spending time in vast open, natural spaces, exploring snowy trails, zigzagging between pine trees, enjoying fresh air surrounded by incre- dible scenery etc. Whatever the season, the mountain is a dream playground for trail runners. Emilie, a guide and specialist trail runner, holds sessions to help familiarize you with running on snow and adapt your technique so you can negotiate the terrain safely, at your own pace, whatever your level. Price: € 25 per person. Duration: around 1 hour [email protected] - 6 - NEW FOR WINTER 2022 ALTA LUMINA, EVEN MORE MAGICAL IN WINTER Alta Lumina is France’s first ever series of Lumina enchanted night walks, designed and created by Moment Factory. This exceptional experience plunges visitors into a magical world where they will enjoy a unique, immersive adventure. As night falls in the heart of the forest, you’ll follow a one-kilometre trail, illuminated with a series of images, narrating a story intimately linked to the history of the region; it’s a poetic account that uses light, image, set design and interactive devices. A magical experience for all ages. This new concept, which is suitable for all ages, is part of the resort’s diversification strategy, as the activity is open all year round. The first winter programme could not take place because of the pandemic so we’re expecting increased numbers of visitors next season... www.altalumina.com Practical info Open all year round. Located in the forest of lake “ des ecoles ” Self-guided tour lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Prices: - Adult (16 and over): € 19 - Children (5 to 15 years old): € 10 - Young children (4 and under): free - Family (2 adults + 2 children): € 53 POTTERY WORKSHOP In the designer setting of the Velvette concept store, “ Sapaba ” welcomes children aged 4 and over for pottery painting workshops. Enjoy a creative afternoon, together with a delicious, home-made pastry snack, baked on site, in Velvette tea rooms. How it works: you choose an item to paint, then you draw or trace the pattern using stamps, stencils or other acces- sories and then finish by painting it. Allow your imagination to run wild! Then after glazing and firing, you’ll end up with a highly personal design, and lovely memory of your mountain holidays, which will be ready for you to collect 48 hours later. Tuesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm or from 5 pm to 7 pm. Workshop + snack: € 20. Bookings: +33 (0) 6 11 45 21 17. - 7 - SNOW SPORTS, IN ALL THEIR VARYING GUISES SNOW SPORTS in all their varying guises THE SKI AREA IS OPEN FROM 18TH DECEMBER 2021 TO 10TH APRIL 2022. ESCAPE TO THE PORTES DU SOLEIL Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the biggest ski areas in the world, comprising 12 interconnected resorts in France and Switzerland.