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Les Gets is an excellent location for both winter and summer holidays, being just 1 hour from Geneva International airport or an 8 hour drive from the UK. It is a relatively undiscovered corner of the French Alps and has maintained its genuine mountain ambiance, local traditions and heritage. Traditional stone and wooden chalet architecture ensures that this valley has retained its special alpine charm and Savoyarde atmosphere.

Les Gets is a century old farming village, which has evolved into a pretty village whilst keeping its warm and friendly charm. The resort has always been popular with French families and holds the 'Les p'tits Montagnards' label for its child friendliness.

In summer, Les Gets transforms itself into a stunning alpine setting with the sound of cowbells echoing across the valley and beautiful flower meadows. Once the snow has melted the slopes return to lush mountain pastures. Les Gets is transformed in to a stunning alpine retreat providing a host of summer activities for the adventurous and those in search of a relaxing holiday. The village bustles with walkers, mountain bikers and locals alike…..soak up the summer atmosphere away from it all and top up your tan!

The numerous activities on offer in Les Gets include: an 18 hole golf course, leisure area with swimming lake, an adventure park, an extensive lift system to take you without effort to the top of the mountains, ten-pin bowling, and a beauty spa.

As the Mecca for mountain biking, Les Gets regularly holds the discipline's World Cup. Les Gets is rich in trails and downhill courses, which attract riders from all over Europe. Walkers will be rewarded with magnificent views of Mont-Blanc from either side of mountain tops above the village of Les Gets.

The extensive selection of restaurants in Les Gets makes eating out a pleasure while the delicatessen or the local cheese dairy will delight those looking to make their own feasts. Every Thursday in Les Gets the traditional market will bring you mouth-watering local produce.

Half-way between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc Les Gets is set in a picturesque Valley, easily accessed by motorway and only 55km from Geneva.

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