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We had a great xmas week with good skiing on all days except one. Pictures taken during Xmas week in this article.

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.

Learn more about all the new updates concerning Christmas in Les Gets this year.

First weekend of the season – lifts open early.
Saturday was blue sky day, perfect for the fair weather skier, Sunday was snowing all day and perfect for powder hunters.

Pictures taken at lunchtime today showing the Chavannes Pistes and some of the locals taking advantage of the great conditions.

All these pictures were taken this morning and show how great the snow is temperatures were well below Zero.

Les Gets has invested around €9.6M in new snow making equipment this past summer. This is exciting for the resort as it will mean it will have excellent skiing conditions from the very start of the season, right through to the end. 

This article explains the levels of qualification, under the British system, to qualify as a ski instructor. It then explains the minimum qualifications required in the main countries people go for ski holidays. It explains why France is the best country both to learn to ski and also to improve your skiing in and then why Les Gets is the best resort. To the end, it considers the different types of ski schools and advises how to chose a ski school.

We all know that Les Gets is recognised as one of the best resorts in the world for a family ski resort. In France, there is a national certification called the ‘Famille Plus’ which requires ski resorts to meet 110 requirements and 6 commitments for family ski holidays. This is renewed year and of course Les Gets has been awarded this label again.

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. 

One thing not often mentioned is a day out on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) water skiing and wakeboarding.