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What is going on in the village and the mountains around Les Gets. How to get the best from your holiday.
Pictures taken yesterday - Red Ski Show pictures and perfect skiing conditions in Les Gets
After a heavy show fall Sunday night, Mark was out taking pictures yesterday. We had blue skys most of the day and the temperature was below zero, so it was a perfect day for everyone ! Bonnes vacances to all our little skiers and their parents!...
8 February 2022
La Grande Odyssée
La Grande Odyssée takes place once a year in January, there are 11 stages to the event and stage 3 was held yesterday in Les Gets for the 2022 event.
La Grande Odyssee is the biggest race across the alps for 'musher' or husky dogs. There are 11 stages to the event, each held at different ski resorts across the Alps. Yesterday's was stage 3, it wa...
12 January 2022
Great Skiing Conditions
These pictures were taken on a short ski around the Chavannes Bowl and show how great the skiing conditions are.
Brilliant snow, sun, and temperatures just below zero - what more can you want?
The picture below was taken close to the top of the Yeti lift....
6 January 2022
An incredible weekend of Snow in Les Gets
We have had incredible conditions over the past few days in Les Gets. The last time conditions were this good, before the planned start to the ski season, we believe was in the 2009-10 ski season. Yesterday the village was full, with people who live close to Les Gets taking a day trip to ski. You can see from the pictures below how good conditions ...
13 December 2021
Les Gets - Snowy pictures of the resort before pre-opening this weekend
These pictures of Les Gets have been taken by Mark over the past two days, we have incredible snow and the lifts are partially opening this weekend (4-5 December 2021). We are very excited to get back on our skis and snowboards, and hope you will join us soon !...
1 December 2021
Beautiful Views from Mont Chery yesterday afternoon/evening
Mark walked from the bottom to the top of Mont Chery yesterday afternoon. He took a head torch with him and came down after sunset. The views were amazing, all these pictures were taken yesterday.
This is a view of Mont Blanc, just after sunset....
20 November 2021
Les Gets - First snow and beautiful sun this morning on the Chavannes
We had fresh snow yesterday and overnight. Mark took a few pictures this morning and yesterday afternoon:...
4 November 2021
Winter 2021/2022: What’s new in Les Gets? - Part 2
Part 02: Food & Restaurants
The previous "What's new in Les Gets" article was listing some of the new outdoors activities for this 2021/2022 Winter season in Les Gets. This second part is mainly about food and new restaurant in the village.
Crédit photo : LesGets.com...
11 October 2021
Winter 2021/2022: What’s new in Les Gets? - Part 1
Part 01: Outdoor activities
If you are planning to visit us again for this 2021/2022 Winter, here are some of the new releases waiting for you this season in the lovely village of Les Gets....
6 October 2021
Les Gets-Morzine : The Belvédère chairlift is getting a facelift!
The previous Belvédère chairlift was a 4 man lift built in 2000, it links the Les Gets skiing area to Morzine, giving skiers easy access to the Nyon/Chamossière area. It is located close to the top of the Pleny lift. It was transporting around 530 000 people each season and was often overcrowded. Whilst it is in a beginner ( green ru...
19 September 2021
The Les Gets UCI XCO MTB World Cup 2021
As well as the UCI Downhill, Les Gets also hosted the UCI XCO Mountain Bike World Cup at the weekend. It was the last event, taking place on Sunday, but it certainly wasn’t the least! Competitors came from all over for one of the biggest XC Mountain Biking Events in the world and the competition was exceptional. The excitement of the day had us g...
6 July 2021
The Les Gets UCI Downhill MTB World Cup 2021
Over the weekend, Les Gets held the second round of the Mercedes-Benz UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup 2021. Competitors came from all over the globe to compete in the largest and most prestigious mountain bike event in the world, and they were no less than impressive. Although it rained during the races, the momentum of the riders and the crow...
6 July 2021