Les Gets Overview

Les Gets is a fantastic family friendly resort but there’s a smorgasboard of fun activities for adults too – from wilderness walks to skating at the ice rink or a movie at the cinema.  Cheese lovers will delight in the cheese dairy tour where a guide will explain how the local cheese is made!  And for chocaholics, the Chalet du Chocolat runs workshops on the art of chocolate tasting and chocolate making.

Outdoor activities include ski jeering where you’re pulled on skis, holding onto a frame, behind a horse. Children can try it once they are able to balance on their skis (normally from the age of five).  But if the adrenalin of being pulled by horse doesn’t appeal, relaxation sessions in a yurt and pampering treatments at the Serini Cimes Spa are available too.    

The village dates back to the 12^th century and the locals are proud of their Savoyard culture.  The restaurants too exhibit traditional fare and you’ll find plenty of tartiflette, fondue and charcuterie.  That being said, there is a wide range of cuisine to suit all tastes and most restaurants have children’s menus.

Bars and tea rooms will be bustling in the early evening however the village isn’t famed for its après ski. If you’re after something wilder head to nearby Morzine.

Le Bacchus

Overlooking the village Le Bacchus is a new wine bar and tea room which plays jazz in the evenings.  With a cool interior to relax in, nearly 200 wines to choose from, and delicious tapas to feast on, it’s a sumptuous setting for a spot of après.

Le Paika

Located in the Perrières area above La Turche aux Gets, this renovated farmhouse is popular for its outdoor barbecue and generous portions.  The homemade puddings are excellent too but a word of advice – these disappear quickly so pick yours upon arrival.  Go and you won’t be disappointed!

Fruitiere des Perrieres 

A friendly environment, warm staff, an open fire burning in the corner and sharing food around a large wooden table make this a cheese restaurant that is not to be missed.  Opposite is the region’s most famous fromagerie   which serves Savoyard specialities in the original 100-year old cheese-maturing cellars.

Grand Ourse

Run by a family originally from Cornwall, this mountain restaurant offers some spectacular views of the Mont Blanc Massif. The food is not your typical mountain fare – try the mussels which are a particular favourite of diners and if you’re there on a Sunday go for the hog roast. Pizzas come highly recommended and vegetarians are well catered for as well.

To get there, take the Mont Chery Cabin lift from Les Gets, at the exit, go right and follow the Chamois cutting over to the left towards the top of the snow park.