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Because Black Friday is always too short, we would like to give you more chance with our Black Friday Plus offer: 10% discount on a selection of chalets and apartments until end November.

We had our first snow yesterday, there are pictures taken yesterday and this morning in this article.

Many of you might think that spring skiing isn’t really great, we imagine: poor quality of snow and a lack of life in the village. However there are many benefits to taking a spring ski holiday. The days are getting longer, day time temperatures higher (night time can still be just as cold) and Les Gets strategic location in the heart of Les Portes du Soleil has many benefits. Let’s have a look at everything Les Gets has to offer in Spring

We are all waiting for travel to open up. We offer a glimpse of a relaxing stay in the mountains in the charming village of Les Gets. Here are some tips for choosing the ideal chalet for a summer stay in the mountains.

Dave's fascinating article on life in lockdown in the French Alps.

There is a welcome addition to Les Gets ski resort. As the village expands, encompassing new chalets and apartments, a ‘mini’ Les Gets has emerged.

Here is a guide to chalets and apartments rentals in Les Gets to help you find your dream accommodation for the perfect ski holiday! You are looking for the right chalet size, the ideal location or services that are important to you, we suggest a selection of properties here, according to criteria our clients are looking for at Chalets1066.

It can be quite overwhelming taking your first ski holiday with children – as there are so many details to consider and one item missed can create a panic on the first morning of skiing. 
This  article summarises what clothing and equipment children need to ensure they have a great skiing holiday. 

Only three or four weeks ago there was still snow in the ground, last week temperatures rocketed to around 30 degrees Celsius – hopefully we will have a good summer.
Sue, Ben and Morven have been working hard preparing for the start of the summer season. They have also had help from Simon and Raf who have been doing building works, gardening and painting.

Forward bookings for the 2012-13 ski season are the best we have ever had. We have decided to offer the following special offers:
Wessex and Bayeux - 15% discount on available weeks through the ski season.
Week of 12th to 19th January - 10% discount on all accommodation for full weeks where available.
For details...Read more........

This picture was taken yesterday morning by Ben, the weather is wonderful – with crisp snow on the ground, a clear sky and beautiful clear mountain air.
With temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius and deep snow for 4 to 5 months of the year, chalets in the Alps need taking care of to ensure they are in good condition for each ski season.

Over last weekend, we collected our new vehicle - a Landrover Defender - from the main dealer in Gap and drove this to Les Gets. We will now be sure of getting around Les Gets in even the worst possible winter conditions.
Collecting the Defender was quite a 'mission' – we left Maidenhead in the UK at 04.15 on Friday morning for Gatwick – we flew to Marseilles – as this is the closest airport to Gap – and then picked up a hire car. The weather in Marseilles was like a warm English summer day.