Tag: Summer

Our Chalet manager, Alex, arrived mid-last week and we spent a few days starting work, once the snow has melted, gardens in the Alps seem to grow at about three times the rate of English gardens an...

These are pictures taken earlier this week when our Chalet Manager, Alex, went whitewater rafting with our friends at Frogsrafting - you can see they all had a great time - they were on the Giffre ...

Les Gets in the summer is the place to relax and unwind whilst savouring the mountain views over a long coffee in the mountain top restaurants. There is plenty for everyone from the coffee lovers w...

Only three or four weeks ago there was still snow in the ground, last week temperatures rocketed to around 30 degrees Celsius – hopefully we will have a good summer.

We now have a very strong team at Chalet Hastings for the summer – Morven is running operations on site, Ben will be spending the summer doing a lot of the much needed jobs – gardening, painting an...

I have really enjoyed myself in the pump park and using the air bag in Les Gets this summer – with my new mountain bike.

Having just spent part of the summer in Les Gets, my feeling is that I just have to share some of it with those who have not yet allowed themselves the indulgence of a visit there. Where to start? ...

Every year the Sparten Beast does not fail to challenge even the toughest competitor. This year the Beast starts at 9am and ends up at the finish line in the main square next to the tourist office ...

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...

Dave Lynch wrote this great blog - he was a marshall at Crankwoex this year:- It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but this year I wanted to be part of Crankworkx without hurting myself, so I th...

Love them or loath them one thing you cannot do is ignore the epic event that is Harley Days. The noise is incredible, the bikes stunning and the riders very friendly.

Yesterday and today the Spartan Race took place in Morzine. We understand over 5000 competitors took part. The race is a real obstacle race, the sprint is 6km, the Super is 13km and 25 obstacles a...

If you are a super fit, ‘lean mean pedalling machine’ clad in lycra, then this blog is probably not for you! However, for the rest of us, all I can say is … e-bikes are brilliant and if you haven’t...

Find beautiful hiking trails on your self-catered holiday in Les Gets! Plenty of walks and activities for all abilities in this stunning Haute Savoie area, close to Geneva.

The Criterium du Dauphiné went through Les Gets today at around 14:30, Julian Alaphilippe was first at montée des Gets. The pictures were taken just after the Montée. Jakob Fuglsang was the ov...

Les Gets is back on the calendar for the Cross Country and Downhill UCI world cup. The event was a massive success, the atmosphere in the village was ecstatic with people coming from all over the w...

Love them or hate them, you cannot ignore the spectacle that is Harley Days. Around to 20 thousand people and 10000 Harley motorbikes descend on the alpine village of Morzine riding Harley Davidso...

One thing not often mentioned is a day out on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) water skiing and wakeboarding.

Here is a guide to chalets and apartment rentals in Les Gets to help you find your dream accommodation for the perfect ski holiday! We want to help you have the best ski holiday and we know how imp...

Another blog written by Dave Lynch on why Les Gets is the ideal location for a summer holiday at this time with Coronavirus. At the time of publishing this, there is a 14 day quarantine period for ...

A good half day hike was spent, wonderful views over Morzine and also to Mont Blanc

Having worked for Chalets 1066 for almost 2 years, Morgane finally persuaded her parents and sisters to take a week’s summer holiday with her in Les Gets. This article was created to show what they...

Summer is approaching. The local residents and our whole team at Chalets 1066 are already preparing to welcome you for a magical summer in the heart of the mountains, there are new facilities and e...

We are all looking forward to travel restrictions easing and to being able go on holiday. For a holiday in France you can chose to be by the sea or in the mountains. We offer you a glimpse of a re...

In Les Gets, the mountain biking season began the weekend before last, the lifts were running and the village was busy.  Yesterday we had the finals of the famous Road cycling race – the Crite...

The final stage of the Criterium de Dauphine took place yesterday and the end of the course was in Les Gets. Mark walked into the village and positioned himself close to the finish, Ben walked Geor...

All the pictures in this article were taken today, the village is already busy with mountain bikers.

About the Pass’Portes du Soleil 2021 Each year the Pass’Portes du Soleil marks the opening of the area’s full lift system and once again, it did not disappoint! The 17th edition of the event was h...

Over the weekend, Les Gets held the second round of the Mercedes-Benz UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup 2021. Competitors came from all over the globe to compete in the largest and most prestigi...

As well as the UCI Downhill, Les Gets also hosted the UCI XCO Mountain Bike World Cup at the weekend. It was the last event, taking place on Sunday, but it certainly wasn’t the least! Competitors c...

The Summer season has started today with the partial opening of the MTB lifts, discover what's new in the village of Les Gets for Summer 2022.

In this second report on "What's New in Les Gets", we introduce you to the new wine bar in Les Gets, the historical tours with Lulu and the walking and wilderness workshops with Michel, recommended...

Stage 10 of the 2022 Tour de France started in Morzine and finished 148.1 km later in Megeve. Even after 3 hours 18 minutes and 50 seconds, the race ended in an exciting photo finish between Magnus...

From 14th to 17th of July 2022, Harley days took place in Morzine. A gathering of some 80,000 Harley enthusiasts over 4 days: big bikes, roaring engines, leathers, concerts, everything was gathered...

At the same time as the Harleys days in Morzine, another major event took place in Les Gets, the 40th anniversary of the Mechanical Music Festival. This was an incredible weekend with the vill...

A look back at one of the major events that took place in Les Gets this summer, from 24th to 28th August 2022: The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships which this year brought together the best mo...

Haute-Savoie offers legendary circuits and passes to cycling lovers. Les Gets resorts has confirmed its membership to the national brand "Accueil Vélo" and also "Terre de Jeux 2024". It has also be...

The flagship event of the mountain bike world will be held in the resorts of Les Gets, Morzine and Châtel from September 6th to 17th, 2023. A new format integrating enduro to discover this Summer.

The winter season has just come to an end and already we are in full preparation for the summer season. This summer again, the resort of Les Gets is full of novelties: family activities, new flavou...

For any fan of cycling, last weekend was incredible. On Saturday, to avoid the crowds and to get a good view, from Chalet Hastings, we hiked up the Naboor, which is quite steep, then down past one...

Experience the best of Les Gets this summer with the €3/day Summer Multi Pass. Access over 70 activities across Portes du Soleil. Stay in designated accommodations to unlock adventure and savings!

Looking for a slower pace in the Alps? Discover how Les Gets offers calm, nature, and wellness year-round – from forest hikes to spa experiences and peaceful chalets.