Les Gets Ski Holidays — Tailor-Made Ski & Snowboard Trips to One of France's Finest Alpine Villages

Les Gets is one of the most charming and consistently well-regarded ski resorts in the French Alps — a traditional Savoyard village perched above Morzine with direct access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area and a character that makes it a natural favourite for families, groups, and those who want an authentic French alpine experience without sacrificing the scale and variety of a world-class ski area.

Mountain People designs tailor-made ski and snowboard holidays in Les Gets for all group types and ability levels — arranging every element from accommodation and transfers to lift passes, ski hire, lessons, and in-resort activities. We bring the same personal, expert service to Les Gets that we deliver across all our destinations.

Mountain People is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot, and ranks among the best-rated companies in Ireland across five independent Trustpilot categories. Mountain People has over a decade of experience delivering exceptional ski holidays in Les Gets and the wider Portes du Soleil.

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Why Choose a Ski Holiday in Les Gets?

Les Gets occupies a slightly different position in the Portes du Soleil family to its neighbour Morzine — it sits higher, has a more compact and cohesive resort village, and has developed a strong reputation as one of the best family and group ski resorts in the northern French Alps. It combines the benefits of Morzine's Portes du Soleil access with a resort character that many skiers prefer — more contained, more focused, and with an especially beautiful village centre.

A Beautiful Traditional Village

Les Gets is genuinely one of the most attractive resort villages in the French Alps. The traditional Savoyard architecture, the church at the heart of the village, the wooden chalets lining the slopes — Les Gets has a visual appeal and a village character that is harder to find in purpose-built resorts. For visitors who want their ski holiday to feel authentically French, Les Gets consistently delivers.

Direct Access to the Portes du Soleil

Sitting directly above Morzine and sharing the same lift network, Les Gets provides direct access to all 650km of the Portes du Soleil ski area. From the Les Gets ski area, skiers can reach Morzine, Avoriaz, and the wider network — giving access to one of the world's largest interconnected ski areas from a compact, easily navigated village base.

Outstanding for Families

Les Gets has built a strong reputation as one of the best family ski resorts in France. The village is compact and easy to navigate with children, the beginner and intermediate terrain immediately above the resort is excellent, the ski schools are highly regarded for children's instruction, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed for families. The Sunday market and village activities add to the family-friendly character of the resort.

Strong Mountain Biking Heritage — A Summer Resort Too

It is worth noting that Les Gets is one of Europe's leading mountain bike resorts in summer — hosting UCI Mountain Bike World Cup events. While our winter pages focus on skiing and snowboarding, this heritage in summer sports speaks to the quality of the resort's overall mountain infrastructure and the strength of Les Gets as a year-round destination.

Les Gets Resort Facts

Detailed Information

Ski Area: 650km (Portes du Soleil) / 55km local Les Gets area

Altitude: 1,172m (village) — 2,002m (Mont Chéry summit)

Piste Breakdown: 45% blue, 35% red, 15% black, 5% green

Number of Lifts: 200+ lifts across the Portes du Soleil

Nearest Airport: Geneva (GVA) — approximately 1 hour 15 minutes

Season: Mid-December — mid-April

Best For: Families, mixed-ability groups, beginners, intermediates, ski clubs

Ski Pass: Portes du Soleil pass covers all 12 resorts across France and Switzerland

Skiing and Snowboarding in Les Gets

Beginner Skiing in Les Gets

Les Gets is one of the best resorts in the French Alps for beginner skiers. The slopes directly above the village are wide, gentle, and well-organised for learners — and the ski schools in Les Gets are highly regarded for beginner and children's instruction. The compact nature of the village means beginners can easily navigate between accommodation, ski school meeting points, and the slopes without the logistical complexity of larger resorts. For first-time skiers, Les Gets is one of Mountain People's top recommendations in France.

Intermediate Skiing in Les Gets

The Les Gets ski area offers excellent intermediate terrain on its local slopes, with a good variety of blue and red runs that are well-groomed and enjoyable. The real draw for intermediates, however, is the access via lift connections to the wider Portes du Soleil — Morzine, Avoriaz, and the Swiss resorts all offer progressively more challenging and varied terrain as confidence grows. Les Gets provides an excellent intermediate base within a vast ski area.

Advanced and Expert Skiing in Les Gets

Advanced skiers based in Les Gets typically head into the wider Portes du Soleil for their most challenging terrain — the steeper runs above Avoriaz, the Swiss Wall crossing into Switzerland, and the black runs on the Swiss side of the ski area. Mont Chéry, the southernmost peak of the Les Gets ski area, has its own lift system and offers some quieter, less-frequented terrain including good off-piste opportunities.

Snowboarding in Les Gets

Les Gets has a well-established snowboard scene, with a good-quality snowpark on the local slopes and easy access to the outstanding Avoriaz snowpark via the Portes du Soleil lift network. The resort's terrain is well-suited to intermediate and advancing snowboarders, and the freestyle heritage of the area makes it a welcoming destination for riders.

Village Restaurants, Mountain Dining, Après-Ski & Nightlife

Beyond the Pistes in Les Gets

Les Gets has a well-organised non-skiing programme for a compact resort. The ice rink in the village centre hosts public skating sessions throughout the season. An indoor heated swimming pool provides an ideal rest-day option. Snowshoeing trails from the village reach the surrounding forests and viewpoints. A toboggan run, archery sessions, and the resort's dedicated children's snow garden complete the off-slope provision. The Alta Lumina night walk experience — an immersive light and sound walk through the forest — operates on selected evenings and is equally popular with families and couples.

Village Restaurants

Les Gets has a good selection of village restaurants for a resort of its size — with a focus on quality traditional Savoyard cuisine alongside more contemporary French and international options. The village dining scene is warm, relaxed, and characterful, with a range of options that suit families, couples, and groups alike. The overall standard of cooking in Les Gets village is consistently well regarded, and the intimate scale of the village means that restaurant evenings feel sociable and easy rather than rushed. Les Gets is a good resort for village dining.

On-Mountain Restaurants

Les Gets and the wider Portes du Soleil have a solid selection of on-mountain restaurants and mountain huts. The local Les Gets ski area has well-regarded mid-mountain lunch options, and the broader Portes du Soleil network offers a variety of mountain dining experiences across different resorts that can be explored over the course of a week. Avoriaz in particular has a strong on-mountain restaurant offering that is easily accessible from Les Gets. On-mountain dining across the area is a genuine part of the daily ski experience.

Après-Ski

Les Gets has a pleasant, relaxed après-ski scene that suits its family and group-oriented character well. The bars and terraces around the village fill up from mid-afternoon and the atmosphere is sociable and welcoming. Les Gets' après-ski is more low-key than Morzine's — better suited to those who want to wind down comfortably after skiing rather than those seeking an intense party atmosphere. For families and groups who enjoy a relaxed après-ski drink without the need for a major nightlife scene, Les Gets is a very comfortable choice.

Nightlife

Les Gets' nightlife is modest compared to larger Portes du Soleil resorts — the village has a selection of bars and a relaxed evening atmosphere, but it is not a resort known for late-night energy. For groups wanting a livelier evening, Morzine is a short transfer away and easily accessible. Les Gets suits guests who value a good dinner, a comfortable drink, and an early night in preparation for another day on the mountain. Families and those who prefer a quieter evening will find Les Gets very well suited.

Getting to Les Gets

Nearest Airport: Geneva International Airport (GVA) — approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by road transfer.

Les Gets shares its transfer route from Geneva with Morzine — making it one of the most efficiently reached ski resorts in the French Alps from the main Alpine gateway airport. Mountain People arranges private and shared transfers from Geneva directly to Les Gets for groups of any size.

Lyon Airport (LYS) is approximately 2.5 hours and provides an alternative gateway for clients travelling from certain UK airports or other European hubs.

What Mountain People Provides in Les Gets

Every element of your Les Gets ski holiday is arranged by our alpine specialists:

Accommodation — hotels (3, 4 & 5-star), catered and self-catered chalets, and apartments across Les Gets
Resort Transfers — private and shared transfers from Geneva and other gateway airports
Lift Passes — Portes du Soleil pass and Les Gets area pass options arranged in advance
Ski & Snowboard Hire — equipment rental through our provider network in resort
Ski & Snowboard Lessons — group and private instruction through Les Gets' highly regarded ski schools, with excellent children's programmes
Mountain Guides — for off-piste exploration and guided touring of the wider Portes du Soleil
In-Resort Activities — snowshoeing, ice skating, spa facilities, and more

Mountain People does not arrange flights.

Les Gets for Groups, Corporate & Ski Clubs

Les Gets is an outstanding choice for group ski holidays — particularly groups with a mix of ability levels and those travelling with families. The compact, easy-to-navigate village, the excellent ski schools, and the sociable village atmosphere all contribute to a group holiday experience that runs smoothly and enjoyably from start to finish.

For ski clubs, Les Gets provides excellent skiing variety via the Portes du Soleil while offering a more contained village base than some of the larger Portes du Soleil resorts. The relaxed après-ski and good dining options make it a natural fit for clubs that prioritise skiing quality and group comfort.

For corporate ski trips, Les Gets offers a premium French village experience with high-quality chalet and hotel accommodation — an excellent choice for corporate groups that want a characterful, authentic resort rather than a purpose-built environment.

→ Group Ski Holidays → Corporate Ski Holidays → Ski Club Holidays

Plan Your Les Gets Ski Holiday

Getting started is simple — and refreshingly personal.

Submit a reservation request and one of our alpine specialists will be in touch to arrange a call at a time that suits you. We start with a conversation — understanding your group, your ability levels, and what you want from your Les Gets experience — and build your tailor-made holiday from the ground up.

Our team operates late opening office hours to accommodate clients across all time zones.

No obligation. No pressure. Just expert advice from people who know Les Gets and the Portes du Soleil inside out.

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Les Gets — Holiday Types

Les Gets is one of our strongest resort recommendations for specific types of ski holiday. See our dedicated pages for more:

→ Family Ski Holidays — Les Gets is among Mountain People's top recommendations for family ski holidays
→ Beginner Ski Holidays — Les Gets' compact layout and excellent ski school make it outstanding for first-time skiers
→ Multi-Generational Ski Holidays — Les Gets is among our top multi-generational resort recommendations

→ All French Ski Resorts ·→ All Ski Resorts

Accommodation in Les Gets — Hotels, Chalets, Apartments & More

Les Gets offers a particularly well-rounded accommodation market that reflects the resort's family-oriented and authentically French character. A strong chalet market — both catered and self-catered — sits alongside good hotel options and a range of apartments, all benefiting from the resort's compact, walkable village layout.

Hotels in Les Gets

Hotels in Les Gets are generally well-positioned within the compact village and cover 3 and 4-star categories — offering comfortable, well-serviced accommodation with the flexibility of dining out in the resort's good village restaurant selection each evening. An excellent choice for couples and smaller groups. → Explore Ski Holiday Hotels

Catered Ski Chalets in Les Gets

Les Gets has a well-regarded catered chalet market — smaller in scale than Morzine but offering excellent quality across a range of property sizes. Many Les Gets chalets are in beautiful traditional Savoyard properties close to the village centre and the main lifts. → Explore Catered Ski Chalets

Self-Catered Ski Chalets in Les Gets

Self-catered chalets are well represented in Les Gets — the resort's character suits private self-catered chalet holidays very well, with good availability of charming traditional properties throughout the village and surrounding areas. → Explore Self-Catered Ski Chalets

Ski Apartments in Les Gets

A good selection of ski apartments is available in Les Gets, particularly for families and smaller groups. The compact village layout means most apartments are within easy reach of the main lifts and the village centre. → Explore Ski Holiday Apartments

Premium Alpine Residences in Les Gets

Premium alpine residences are available in Les Gets, including properties with spa and pool facilities — an excellent premium self-catered option for families and groups who want hotel-grade amenities alongside their self-catered freedom. → Explore Alpine Ski Residences

Visiting in Summer?

→ Les Gets Summer Holidays — UCI MTB World Cup host, 18-hole golf & Lac des Ecoles

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Frequently Asked Questions — Les Gets Ski Holidays

Is Les Gets good for families? Yes — Les Gets is one of the best family ski resorts in France. The compact village, excellent children's ski schools, gentle beginner terrain, and family-friendly atmosphere make it a consistent top recommendation for families with young or beginner skiers.

How does Les Gets compare to Morzine? Both resorts share the Portes du Soleil ski area and are a short distance apart. Les Gets tends to be slightly quieter, more compact, and more family-oriented. Morzine is larger with a more lively après-ski scene. Both are excellent — the choice often comes down to group composition and preference for village character.

Which airport do I fly into for Les Gets? Geneva Airport (GVA) is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by transfer — the same route as Morzine. Mountain People arranges transfers from Geneva and Lyon airports.

What ski area does Les Gets belong to? Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil — 650km of linked terrain across 12 resorts in France and Switzerland. The full area is accessible on the Portes du Soleil lift pass.

Is Les Gets suitable for advanced skiers? Les Gets' local ski area is primarily intermediate. Advanced skiers access more challenging terrain by heading into Avoriaz and the Swiss resorts of the Portes du Soleil. Mont Chéry also offers some quieter, more challenging terrain and off-piste opportunities.

Does Les Gets have a snowpark? Yes — Les Gets has a snowpark on its local ski area, and the outstanding Avoriaz snowpark is easily accessible via the Portes du Soleil lift network.

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