Summer Activities in Les Gets

There really is something for everyone in the wonderful diverse mountain resort of Les Gets in summer.  From Mountain Biking on world-class tracks, to road cycling on Tour de France cols.  Visiting the Alta Lumina, an amazing sound and light show in the forest, the largest in Europe. A stunning 18-hole golf course, trail running on signposted mountain paths, paragliding with professionals, a fabulous swimming lake with an aqua park on, wellness and relaxing moments at one of the luxury spas…So many activities, games, entertainment for children and sports accessible to all.

Les Gets is a great starting point for your cycle routes and Chalet Bluebell is an ideal place to base yourself if you want to experience the hills and cols in the Alps on your road bike.  You can ride some of the famous Tour de France routes and cols.    There are so many routes to cycle and as experienced cyclists, we can help you plan your daily routes. We offer specialist cycling weeks at Chalet Bluebell – self-guided cycling routes, Col climbing and well known Tour de France cycle routes right from the chalet. Van support with refreshments and much more to ensure you enjoy a cycling holiday to remember.

Mountain Biking VTT Les Gets

The Portes Du Soleil is the place for mountain biking in the French Alps. The area offers over 650 kilometres of marked routes from easy winding tracks along the river and through the forests, to steep and very technically demanding single tracks. 24 of the ski lifts are open and specially adapted to carry you and your mountain bike. For downhill bikers, there are 10 permanent downhill courses and 4 bike parks that are all accessible from Morzine and Les Gets. The Pass’portes du Soleil is a 3-day event covering the whole of The Portes du Soleil and is held annually.  This year it is the 24 – 26 June 2022  Les Gets is back on the world tour with the organization of the MTB World Championships in 2022 and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup from the 24th – 28th August 2022

Summer thrill seekers who love the water can enjoy the exhilaration and enjoyment of water skiing and wakeboarding on Lac Leman, white water rafting on the river Dranse, canyoning, swimming, climbing and much more.

Les Gets has its own beautiful swimming lake, a great place to swim, relax and take a picnic.  This really is your summer action adventure destination!

Les Gets is a walkers paradise! set among the picturesque mountains in the French Alps there are many marked walking and hiking trails for all levels of walkers and hikers.  There are family walks with great places to stop for a picnic and more challenging all day hikes, some have gourmet mountain restaurants on the routes – we can help you find the best walking trails during your stay.

There are numerous activities in Les Gets and the surrounding area to ensure that children of all ages have a great summer holiday including a Play Area in the centre of Les Gets with a climbing frame, bouncy castle, trampolines and a vintage merry go round.  There is a swimming lake with an aqua park on and an adventure park in the forest for all the family.  There is organised weekly entertainment in the village for all the family.

Straight out of a childhood dream… As night falls in the heart of the forest, the brand new Alta Lumina trail plunges you into an imaginary world, on a wonderful interactive adventure.  Enjoy the incredible adventure of a travelling music-maker who takes flight in a hot-air balloon, on a journey beyond the mountains. You will be immersed in a wondrous environment, where the story is told through a poetics of light, music, imagery, set design and interactivity.

Trail Running

There are 3 marked trail runs in Les Gets on Mont Chery and more than 48 permanently marked trails all accessible via the ski lifts throughout The Portes du Soleil.   There is an app to download for all the maps and routes.

Wellness, Fitness & SPA

Enjoy some relaxing spa and wellness time at one of the luxury spas in Les Gets.  Offering relaxation and energising experiences.  Sensory showers, salt room, saunas, jacuzzi, pools with water jets, plunge pools and foot baths.  Massages, body wraps and beauty treatments.
Sources de Chery
Les Gets has a very well equipped gym with techno gym machines
FitLife Gym

 

 

Golf

A fabulous 18 hole golf course with the most stunning panoramic views of Mont Blanc.  With a restaurant, golf school, pro shop, driving range and golf carts.  Check out more info about Les Gets Golf Course here.

Golf Course Les Gets

PLACES TO VISIT FOR A DAY OUT FROM LES GETS

Alta Lumina in Les Gets

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