Ski hire Les Gets

Freeride Ski Rentals - Les Gets: A Mountain Experience

Les Gets is a ski resort located in Haute-Savoie, just one hour from Geneva. Dominated by the Mont Blanc massif, it offers an idyllic setting for a sporty, wellness-focused, and sunny holiday. With its charming wooden chalets and typical Savoyard atmosphere, Les Gets immerses you in an authentic ambiance from the moment you arrive.

Throughout the year, the resort organizes and hosts sporting events, making it a leading destination in the world of skiing and mountain biking. Every winter, Les Gets is a key stop on La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc, a sled dog race across vast landscapes. Rock the Pistes, meanwhile, is a unique open-air music festival with concerts on the Franco-Swiss ski slopes. In summer, Les Gets transforms into a mountain biking paradise, hosting a Crankworx event and a round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.

Les Gets: Skiing in the Portes du Soleil

Linking eight French ski resorts (Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, Montriond, Morzine, and Saint Jean d'Aulps) to four Swiss resorts, Les Portes du Soleil is a vast playground for all snow sports enthusiasts. With its 650 kilometers of slopes, it is one of the largest ski areas in the world. During your ski holiday, you can explore a wide variety of terrain, experience a blend of local flavors, and enjoy a boundless landscape. This Franco-Swiss cross-border area immerses you in a true skiing paradise, offering endless possibilities on groomed slopes and freeride terrain.

The Les Gets ski area guarantees easy and direct access to the slopes. With 120 kilometers of pistes, you can enjoy a wide variety of runs offering diverse scenery. In the Chavannes sector, you can share unique moments with your family in the various fun zones such as the boardercross, parallel slalom, snowpark, and the Milka® purple run. At the summit of the Mont Chéry sector, more experienced skiers can venture onto technical runs while enjoying a 360° panoramic view of the French and Swiss Alps.

Les Gets: A 100% Nature Resort

For several years, the resort of Les Gets has been committed to sustainable tourism by implementing initiatives aimed at preserving the environment. By showcasing its heritage and highlighting its region, Les Gets is positioning itself as an eco-tourism destination, dedicated to preserving its mountain environment. Among the actions undertaken are the use of wood-burning stoves, the distribution of pocket ashtrays, and the promotion of electric mountain bikes. These initiatives have earned the resort the UNESCO Chablais Geopark label, which recognizes its efforts in support of the ecosystem.

For ski touring enthusiasts, Les Gets offers a wide variety of fully marked and safe routes, allowing you to reach the summits and immerse yourself in the heart of wild nature, seeking thrills through powder fields.

Skiing in Les Gets: The Fun Zones

Bring the family and discover the Native American village in the Grand-Cry area. In the heart of the forest, children can have fun weaving between tipis and participate in numerous activities for a playful and unforgettable experience. The Trappers' Refuge is a large area designed to immerse you in the Native American world. From the Ranfoilly platform, enjoy a magnificent view of the Portes du Soleil, offering a breathtaking panorama of the entire Northern Alps! A photo spot is also available to capture this moment with family or friends.

For the most experienced skiers, head to the Chavannes snowpark. This freestyle area offers a variety of features and rails to launch your best tricks and try new maneuvers! Finally, the Milka® purple run, in partnership with the famous Swiss brand, is a fun, themed slope that lets you discover the local flora and fauna while having a blast.

How to get to Les Gets?

Located between Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif, Les Gets resort is easily accessible from Geneva, just a one-hour drive away. If you prefer public transport, shuttle buses run from the SNCF train stations in Cluses, Thonon, and Geneva. Buses are also available from Geneva Airport (55 km from Les Gets), Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport, and Annecy Airport to take you to the resort.