Les Gets, French Alps

Les Gets: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

A pretty, traditional Haut-Chablais village twinned with Morzine, Les Gets is one of the most family-friendly entries to the Portes du Soleil. Gentle, tree-lined slopes and a mechanical music museum keep all ages happy.

1.Is the snow reliable in Les Gets?

Usually, with help. From 1172 m to 2002 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 79/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 650 km of piste on 196 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (30 green, 52 blue, 40 red, 12 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Les Gets stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Les Gets guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

See the full Les Gets guide

More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Les Gets have?
About 830 m of vertical, from a 1172 m base to 2002 m at the top.
Is Les Gets part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Les Gets is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Les Gets good for beginners?
Yes. With 30 green and 52 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Chalet Hotel La Marmotte, La Tapiaz Spa, The Originals Relais
4.4974 reviews
120
Top pick

Chalet Hotel La Marmotte, La Tapiaz Spa, The Originals Relais

Very good · 974 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Les Gets, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 974 reviews). It sits about 200 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Les Gets, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 200 m to the slopesMid-range
From
120/ night
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Hôtel Alpina & SPA Restaurant Oxalis
4.6612 reviews
130

Hôtel Alpina & SPA Restaurant Oxalis

Excellent · 612 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Les Gets, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 400 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Bellevue
4.7220 reviews
150

Bellevue

Excellent · 220 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Les Gets, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 50 m to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Hôtel-Spa Crychar
4.7220 reviews
135

Hôtel-Spa Crychar

Excellent · 220 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Les Gets, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: France