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What Skiers Say About Les Gets
Les Gets is predominantly reviewed by UK visitors, with a strong presence of families, beginners, and intermediate skiers. The resort is consistently praised for being family-friendly, with good ski school options and a charming village atmosphere. Reviewers frequently mention the easy connections to Morzine and Avoriaz, expanding the ski area significantly. The lower altitude is noted across many reviews as a concern, with several users reporting rain, slushy conditions, or limited snow cover, particularly in early or late season. Quieter slopes and minimal lift queues are commonly appreciated, though some note limited après-ski compared to larger resorts.
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- family-friendly atmosphere
- beginner and intermediate terrain
- access to Portes du Soleil
- quiet slopes
- village charm
- ski school quality
- short Geneva transfer
- mountain restaurants
- low altitude
- snow reliability
- limited advanced skiing
- limited après-ski
- rain and slushy conditions
When I arrived in Les Gets, a charming French village nestled in a valley near Morzine, I wasnt sure what to expect. The snow conditions had been bad in the days leading up to my trip, but luck was on my side. On my first night, it snowed heavily, and by morning, the mountains were blanketed in a fresh, fluffy layer of powder. I could already tell this was going to be a trip to remember.
Exploring Mont Chéry
For my first day, I decided to check out Mont Chéry, a quieter area of Les Gets that Id heard great things about. A quick ride up a fast chairlift revealed a range of red and black runs, most of them untouched. I started on one of the reds to warm up, carving through the pristine snow and often finding myself off-piste because the powder was too good to resist.
The highlight of the day came when I dropped into an untracked black run on the other side of Mont Chéry. The feeling of gliding through deep, untouched powder, with no one else in sight, was nothing short of magical. In my opinion, this kind of experience is what makes Les Gets specialhow often do you get to enjoy a deserted powder day?
The Morzine Side
The next day, I ventured to the Morzine side of the valley. It was noticeably busier, but not overly crowded. The snow here had started to get tracked out, making the runs a bit choppier. I found this added an exciting challenge to the red and black runsperfect for someone like me who enjoys pushing their skills. The scenery was breathtaking, too, with tree-lined slopes and stunning mountain views at every turn.
Beginner-Friendly Vibes
One thing I really appreciated about Les Gets was how accessible it is for all levels. While I spent most of my time on intermediate and advanced runs, I noticed the beginner area halfway up the mountain was a great setup. Reached by a gondola, it allowed beginners to learn in the heart of the mountains rather than being stuck at the bottom. It seemed like a much better way to get a feel for snowboarding or skiing.
Après-Ski and Relaxation
After long days on the slopes, I found Les Gets to have just the right amount of après-ski options. Its quieter than Morzine, but I liked the laid-back vibe. A couple of bars with live music were perfect for unwinding without the chaos of a massive party scene.
What surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the Spa Sources du Chéry, which had just opened near my apartment. Normally, Im not a spa person, but the sensory shower was incredible. Setting it to tropical rainforest, I closed my eyes and was transported to another world with the sounds, scents, and feel of rainfallit was the perfect way to soothe my tired muscles.
Why Les Gets is Perfect for Intermediate Snowboarders
In my opinion, Les Gets is ideal for intermediate riders like me. Mont Chéry offers secluded slopes and incredible powder days, while the Morzine side provides variety and a bit more of a challenge. The compact, charming village makes getting around easy, and theres just enough to do off the slopes to keep things interesting without feeling overwhelming.
Whether youre carving through powder, tackling choppy reds, or just enjoying the mountain views, Les Gets delivers an unforgettable experience. If youre an intermediate snowboarder or skier looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation, Id highly recommend it.
Its a perfect resort for families with a great ski school, a mixture of runs (I would prefer more some more hardcore blacks) and great food. Particular favourites are Perrier, the ultimate red to bomb down, and Chamoizier, a black or red that often involved a lift through the clouds and has some lovely powder. Dont expect big snow parks, do expect nice skiing for the family. Mont Chery has a great back side to it which in deep powder becomes one big bowl and has some challenging blacks on it, although you must walk/get a kids train thing across the small town to het there from the main mountain.
As for apres ski there are great bars, dont expect any clubbing except at the igloo which is disappointing.
The food is what makes Les Gets stand out. Le frutierre de perriere is an ex Michelin listed cheese shop by day restaurant by night only serving Savoyard classics like raclette and fondue. You get a massive pot of endless potatoes, refillable salad, charcuterie, and cornichons and feast. There are some more elevated options in the village as well- hotel Crychar really has some great food (coming from an ex fine dining chef), and youre likely to get a proper dinner in La marmotte hotel. There is also an incredible chocolate shop run by a lovely Senegalese lady, and primo has some of the best Neapolitan pizza you can find anywhere.
Of course there is the usual selection of great bakeries, and getting a good baguette alongside some cheese for le fruttiere de Perrier with some saucisson is a perfect to go meal on the slopes. There are some amazing ski-in restaurants that I have unfortunately forgotten the name of.
In terms of ski rentals, I buy, but when I take my friends we go to the shop at the bottom of perrier where Clement is eternally helpful and it has a great family vibe. If you go year after year you will get a discount.
There is great hiking and cross country skiing opportunities. In summer it is a hub for mountain biking which I also enjoy, although i understand this is about skiing.
Hope this was helpful- Alex.
The village life will become more busy with the amount of investment going into it. It has somewhat lost its charm from the early 2000s and maybe lost its soul while trying to become a new destination place which due to the height, Im not sure itll ever be.
Accommodation wise, there are two levels. You have the new very upmarket hotels and chalets but you also have the older chalets which still offer phenomenal value (special shoutout to Chalet Nomad).
All in all, this is a resort that offers something for everyone but you just have to go looking for it.
The resort works tirelessly to improve the experience for all that visit by keeping elements of the old town to new hotels, bars and restaurants.
Les Gets is not the most challenging of resorts but it certainly is one where you will share the love and laughter skiings brings!
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