Whilst the summer season has yet to conclude in Les Gets Bike Park, preparations are already under way for Winter 25 in Les Gets.
As a reminder, the resort opens continuously for the new season on Saturday 21st December 2024, with a pre-opening week with partial opening of the Les Gets – Morzine ski area also anticipated from Saturday 14th December 24, should snow and weather conditions allow. Les Gets remains open until Sunday 6th April.
A NEW BEGINNERS ZONE
The Mappys beginner zone on the Chavannes gets an upgrade with a 102m long covered magic carpet to be installed in time for the new winter season. This beginner tapis replaces the existing one and will have a capacity to carry 1200 skiers per hour. It’ll serve a newly-extended 125m-long green piste that’s perfect for your first turns on snow. There’ll also be a dedicated beginners ski pass, which is excellent news for beginner and progressing skiers as it covers not just the beginners zone but also 12 other ski lifts with access to 13 green and blue pistes across the Les Gets ski area. This special price is €21 for children when buying online (or €27 when buying at the office) and €23 for adults (or €29 when buying at the office). You can reserve your passes online now here.
A MAKEOVER AT RESTAURANT LE WETZET
This is one of our favourite piste-side hot chocolate stops in Les Gets and its currently undergoing an extensive renovation and kitchen extension. When it reopens this winter we can expect a list of new à la carte dishes, entirely new decor and faster service to keep skiers on the move. The authentic, simple, warm and friendly Wetzet atmosphere that we all know and love remains but we’re looking forward to seeing the cosy new interiors. Whilst taking a sneak peek at the menu I spotted paninis, homemade soups, omelettes and the speciality Reblochon crepe too. See you there!
LA GALTA – A NEW CONCEPT STORE
Les Gets does ‘concept stores’ very well indeed. These are quirky, themed shops where the merchandise changes regularly and they’re perfect for finding stylish, functional pieces and memorable home decorations. At La Galta, seamstress Ingrid brings forgotten treasures back to life, offering unique and eco-friendly products. She’s personally selected the items for her store for their character and history so we can expect to find some real gems this winter. Ingrid will also host upcycling workshops and offer interior design services to local homeowners too. Discover more at ww.legaltadesgets.com
THE UNMISSABLE ALTA LUMINA
Of course no trip to Les Gets is complete without a trip to Alta Lumina, a majestic woodland story told though light and sound. Immerse yourself into the fantasy world a holographic music maker who’s hot air balloon has crashed in the forests above Les Gets during a storm. The Alta Lumina experience is perfect for little ones of all ages and takes place after darkness falls. It takes around an hour to follow the (mostly flat) trail through Alta Lumina and you must book your spaces on each tour in advance. Children’s visits are priced at €10.50 each and adults at €19.50. Discover availability and book online here – altalumina.com
FOCUS ON FAMILIES
Family ski holidays are at the heart of Les Gets and this focus is on display across the ski area, especially in the Grand Cry zone where we find Indian-themed fun for the whole family. My little boys love the tepees, the picnic area, the hunters hut, the kills game and the face painting. Meanwhile at the top of the Ranfoilly platform, challenge your fear by stepping on to the viewing platform, suspended high above the snowy mountains. The views are absolutely worth it!
