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No better time than now to enjoy the fresh snow on Mont Chery. It is well known by locals and regular visitors as one of the best areas in the Porte du Soleil - It’s quieter, never has any queues, offers terrific on and off piste skiing with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Although the lifts are older and slower, you still get more skiing as there is no time lost queuing. You also get a real sense of nostalgia – you can’t fail to enjoy a wonderful experience there on a sunny day in fresh snow.

Les Gets has fresh snow from the last two days and there is more to come at the weekend. The conditions are perfect for all snowboarders, skiers and all forms of mountain pursuits. Everywhere looks so picturesque with snow covered trees and chalets.

The pistes are busy, temperatures ( that we have experienced) are around -2 to 1 degrees C and clearly lots of people are enjoying the skiing. Pictures taken on 26th December.

The picturesque ski resort of Les Gets offers great skiing for all abilities.

Each and every year the Alpine village of Les Gets bursts with excitement as Father Christmas and his bunch of hardworking elves emerge from their workshop to greet the children.

We were out taking pictures at the Chavannes mid station, in Les Gets, at 08.45 this morning.

Pictures taken from the Chavannes mid Station, in Les Gets, after lunch today.

Pictures taken at the Chavannes mid station, this morning. It was minus 4 degrees C and the snow blowers were working hard.

This article explains what is involved in servicing the skis well and the benefits this gives to your skiing. The article covers: sharpening and edge angle, waxing and the structure of the ski.

It was minus 3 degrees this morning, and snowing. These pictures were taken in the village, of the Chavannes piste and also looking down onto the village.

Find beautiful hiking trails on your self-catered holiday in Les Gets! Plenty of walks and activities for all abilities in this stunning Haute Savoie area, close to Geneva.

If you are a super fit, ‘lean mean pedalling machine’ clad in lycra, then this blog is probably not for you! However, for the rest of us, all I can say is … e-bikes are brilliant and if you haven’t tried one yet, then you must. It will completely change your experience on two wheels, and you will be eating mountain gradients for breakfast!