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To date, the season has been exceptionally busy, after a hard few weeks preparing the accommodation, and the usual series of last minute problems - burst pipes, workmen who in the summer would comp...

This morning, I sat next to someone on the plane from Geneva to Gatwick, returning from a three day skiing break... He has skied in Chamonix, Flaine and Les Gets/Morzine. His view was that the sk...

Hi - I'm Harry [tall and handsome] And hello from Gizzie (smaller and fluffy). Been here since December and our verdict - Les Gets and Hastings are awesome. It's snowing!

Yesterday we went skiing in the afternoon, it was snowing heavily and the slopes looked excellent. When we were walking up the Chavannes Road when, a Frenchman came out of his Chalet for a chat - h...

Gizzie and I went along the Route de Nabor today and I found this enormous stick. It was -14 degrees out; the humans all put extra layers of clothes on, but we didn't mind it and even enjoyed rolli...

I'm just back from a brilliant week in Les Gets, days of stunning blue sky and sunshine. The snow was good, a little bit icy at times but more is forecast later this week so looks set for a good se...

Saturday: We had a warm welcome when we arrived at the chalet La Lapye. That evening we used a bus about 30 meters from the chalet to go down to the village and collect our passes. Our rental skii...

We first visited Les Gets in the summer, for a mountain biking holiday. We had mountain biked in most areas in the UK, we have also been to the Rockies, it was clear that Les Gets is by far the bes...

I have just come back from two weeks of training, on the glacier at Les Deux Alpes, for the Test Technique and the infamous Euro Speed Test. To teach in France requires the highest qualifications i...

The ski season has started with quite a bang. Yesterday the snow was excellent, we went skiing in the afternoon – the snow was soft to the end of the day.

It has been snowing most of the day in Les Gets, temperatures are cold and the snow is settling. The snow making machines have also been hard at work overnight.

We have a very exciting event taking place in Les Gets this week called Ski Colour. This is where the slopes get covered in various colours of powder paint as you are skiing down the slopes. It is ...

Last week our chalet assistant was lucky to have her mum down for a few days and they decided to do something a bit different and went ski joering.

Here at Chalets 1066 we had a very busy half term week- with all our chalets fully booked.

Aerial Video around Les Gets - Views of the village and Mont Chery

Learn more about the Christmas week in Les Gets, a magical experience for the whole family in this video made by the Office de Tourisme.

This is the night before Christmas and all through the Alps, not a creature was stirring, not even a... ok everyone was stirring because it’s Christmas and Les Gets is buzzing with festivities.

Here at Chalets 1066 we are always looking forward to tomorrow and since tomorrow is a new year, we are busy preparing for the excitement 2016 will bring.

Les Gets is well known for its appeal to parents and children, with party towns of Morzine and Avoriaz just around the mountain, Les Gets is always the more humble, family-orientated choice.

Are you afraid of the dark? Spiders? or even heights? Does snow make the fear of heights go away? What about a parachute, will that make you feel more at ease? Here in Les Gets you will notice the ...

Valentine’s day may have passed but don’t worry, you can still ignite the flame in the Alps. On the 24th February and the 2nd March head down to the bottom of the Chavannes next to apres bar, where...

As the sun was setting over the Portes du Soleil last night a brawl was ensuing at the Skoda stadium in Morzine. If you think that ice hockey matches involve fights, blood, and violence - then you’...

Two weeks ago, some of our guests included a little girl called Sophie and her favourite teddy.  In the stress of getting belongings together and leaving the chalet at the end of the week, th...

The annual Rock the Pistes Festival has finally arrived in the Portes du Soleil, having started on the 13th March and running until the 19th March.

Although the winter season is coming to a close here in Les Gets, the resort stays alive during the summer months with an influx of visitors for the alternative sports that become available. One of...

Lac Montriond is the perfect spot for some summer fun in the sun. There are a variety of water sports on offer, 3 fabulous restaurants and plenty to do for both young and old.

This year on July 23rd, Morzine played host to the second to final stage of the 2016 Tour de France. This epic event consists of 21-day-long stages over a 23-day period and covers around 3,500 kilo...

Les Gets is home to the Mechanical Music Museum, and every 2 years there is a festival featuring various artistes from around France and Europe.

Dave went to the Harley event in Morzine and was fortunate to be able to test drive one of the bikes, this is his report: "I have been riding motorcycles for over 37 years both man and boy and now...

Did you know that Father Christmas lives in Les Gets? It is one of the best kept secrets in the Portes du Soleil. He and his faithful elves live together in their grotto, a log cabin hidden deep in...

These pictures were all taken on Saturday 9th December. It was between minus 5 and minus 9 degrees C for most of the day. As the snow is so good, SAGETS are running, for this weekend, the main Chav...

Pictures taken today of the Grand Odyssée as it went through Les Gets late afternoon today: Spectators waiting for the start of the race:

The piste conditions in Les Gets are outstanding at the moment. These pictures of the pistes were all taken yesterday. At the top of Les Folliets lift, looking to Granges and Crocus pistes. The p...

Today we had a break and walked from Col de Corbier to Drozin, and back, there were some winderful views as you can see in the pictures below.

Fondu and Raclette are two famous savoyard meals that you should try during your ski holidays. It is a perfect treat after being on the mountain all day! At chalets1066, we offer to try this treat...

Last year, the Les Gets Pottery Celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary and arranged a day of demonstrations, music, food and dancing. It was so successful they decided to arrange a Fete of the Flowe...