Tag: Winter Skiing Snow Conditions

A couple of weeks ago we had some clients who came to stay with us, after being in Verbier. They said that the piste conditions in Les Gets were much better than in Verbier - where they said it was...

Ben has been skiing every day in and around Les Gets and he reports that the pistes are excellent. Whilst there has not been mu snowfall recently, Les Gets is very well served with snow-making equi...

Half term has started - one of the busiest weeks of the year in Les Gets - and we had snow! The trees look beautiful and the roofs are covered in snow. After weeks of the piste bashers doing an ou...

....after only occasional snow, it has not been snowing nonstop for 17 hours, there were even two roads blocked locally (and they know how do deal with snow in the Alps!). The temperature is curren...

Beautiful picture of Mont Chery mountain taken from Les Chavannes side after the snowfall. Taken from the balcony of Edith in Chalet Hastings.

Many people say the best skiing is first thing in the morning before the droves get out... but for me yesterday the best was after 3.30 until the lifts closed. Suddenly a brightish day brightened ...

Our clients, who have skied at different resorts in the French Alps - some very high, are continuing to report that the pistes in Les Gets are amongst the best in the Alps.

Ben is doing training in the Giant Slolom at the moment, he was on the BASI slalom course yesterday, on the Les Gets pistes and said they were perfect. In the village the weather was not great at a...

The snow is absolutely amazing at the moment, and a further 70cm of snow is forecast for Les Gets over the next three days. Whilst this is excellent for skiing, and bodes well for the rest of the ...

The last snow forecast seems to have not quite got the dates right - however, snow is forecast starting around the 1st or 2nd December, the long term forecasts for the Alps are upbeat for a good se...

This was taken from the web cam in Les Gets today - the Grains d'Or web cam - at 16.30hrs. We clearly have snow in Les Gets!

We now have the best snow in Les Gets, by this time in the season, we are told, for 20 years. Skiing conditions can only be described as excellent. The snow is almost 2 metres deep and the top and ...

Yesterday we tried the ski back route to Hastings and the other chalets in the same area (see location map on website) the snow was very good up to Chalet Soleil, after this we walked - for about 3...

The past couple of days have been wonderful in Les Gets - the village has been full - as far as we know everywhere is booked - yet the pistes are not overcrowded at all - the snow is excellent and ...

The past few days in Les Gets have been quite eventful - incredible snow and practical problems caused by so much snow: At 08.00 Wednesday morning, Ben called me and said: Dad - you must get out, ...

The amount of snow has been excellent this season, however, the work involved in snow clearing so far this season, has been quite exceptional, Jeff and Dirk are really appreciated for the outstandi...

We have a wonderful view from the office at Chalet Hastings. We feel so privileged to be able to look out and see such beauty. This photograph was taken just over a week ago, after a snow fall. I ...

These pictures were taken a few days ago, two were taken from close to the top of the Chavannes Express lift, looking down and one from close to the bottom of the Les Folliets lift - a little later...

This is a beautiful picture of the bottom of the ski back route to the following chalets: Hastings, Senlac, Panda and Chavannes.

It has been snowing most of the day today, in Les Gets. The temperature felt the coldest for two months - so cold I had to wear a balaclava underneath my helmet for the first time this ski season -...

We arrived on an early easy-jet plane which left Luton at 7.25am. Luton to Geneva. A nice flight, efficient and pleasant took us to Geneva and then the strangely titled company Skiidy Gonzales took...

Quite frankly not having been able to afford skiing lessons over here as well as everything else (we learnt - well had had a few sessions - at Xscape MK) we kitted out, took the bus into Les Ges (t...

A typical holiday day for me at Chalet 1066 has started off with warm bread being delivered straight to the door.

They say that the Easter snow is poor - and you have to trek higher to do any skiing; well not so for us - we had a late start and saw the bright sun rising over the Chavannes mountain.

These pictures were taken only yesterday in Avoriaz by Jeff and Laurie, this was their last day before returning to the UK, the lifts in Les Gets closed on Sunday yet in Avoriaz, their view was tha...

It was snowing all last night, the temperature plummeted and it did not stop until around 10.00 this morning.

We visited Les Gets in January and stayed in the Le Laype catered chalet. We had a fantastic holiday and were extremely well looked after by the whole Chalets 1066 team all week!

Conditions last weekend in les Gets can only be described as fantastic. On Saturday, it was beautiful, clear skys, recent snow, temperature probably around minus 1 or minus 2, excellent snow on the...

This video shows the work that goes into the preparation and management of the slopes and ski lifts in Les Gets. This video is fascinating. Obviously, all the people who run the tracks are highly q...

Athough the snow has been in short supply this season the sunshine has not, we have had lot of lovely sunny, clear days and good news is around the corner as there is lots of snow forecas...

It’s the argument thats been around as long as the tea vs coffee, its as important to a friendship as their darkest story, who IS better, a snow boarder or a skier?

Ben Nathan - ISA qualified ski instructor - explains why Les Gets is the best resort in the world to learn to ski. Every resort is different to teach in, some favour beginners, some intermediates ...

This morning it was between minus 5 and 6 degrees C, we took the pictures below, the video opposite is of the locals enjoying the ice skating before the visitors arrive, today: From close to the Y...

These pictures were all taken this weekend in Les Gets, and those at the bottom, today in Avoriaz. Temperatures were between minus 9 and minus 10 degrees C. The Chavannes Piste at the bottom, righ...

The piste conditions are excellent at the moment, a couple of days ago we had around one and a half feet of snow ( around 45cm) and it has been well below zero degrees C since then. The following p...

It was minus 3 degrees this morning and snowing. These pictures were taken in the village, of the Chavannes piste and also looking down onto the village. View of the village taken from by the hot ...

Pictures taken at the Chavannes mid station, this morning. It was minus 4 degrees C and the snow blowers were working hard. This picture is of the Chavannes Express  lift from close to the mi...

Pictures taken from the Chavannes mid Station, in Les Gets, after lunch today. These pictures were taken just after lunch today, in the area around the Chavannes mid-station, in Les Gets. It had ...

We were out taking pictures at the Chavannes mid-station, in Les Gets, at 08.45 this morning. The picture opposite shows the views over the village, and under the Chavannes Express. Temperatures a...

The picturesque ski resort of Les Gets offers great skiing for all abilities. The ski area is connected with the nearby resort of Morzine and the rest of the Portes du Soleil ski region, giving acc...

The pistes are busy, temperatures ( that we have experienced) are around -2 to 1 degrees C and clearly lots of people are enjoying the skiing. Pictures taken on 26th December. Pictures in the post...

Les Gets has fresh snow from the last two days and there is more to come at the weekend. The conditions are perfect for all snowboarders, skiers and all forms of mountain pursuits. Everywhere looks...

No better time than now to enjoy the fresh snow on Mont Chery. It is well known by locals and regular visitors as one of the best areas in the Porte du Soleil - It’s quieter, never has any queues, ...

Conditions are outstanding at the moment, the first four pictures in this blog were taken this morning, the last was taken on Tuesday 15th January. Skiing conditions at the moment are incredible, ...

Many don't think of Les Gets as an area for off piste skiing, those who live in Les Gets like to keep quiet about this, to keep these areas quiet at busy times like February, Xmas and New Year! Thi...

Two fo one offer on a 'bundle' ofL ski pass, equipment hire and lessons for either two adult beginners or one adult and one child beginner.

A new blue run was built during the summer, it starts from close to the top of the Nauchets lift, going down near to the school/lake. This is a beautiful blue run, with rollers.

The Croix Blanche restaurant, at the mid station, reported 90cm snow yesterday/overnight. We have a blue sky this morning, more snow forecast later!

The Cookie Café is at the Pointe de Mossette, which makes it the highest restaurant in the Portes du Soleil at 2227m. It is also on the border between France and Switzerland, from where you can ski...

With just one week to go before the end of the ski season, we have around 30 cm of snow over the last 48 hours, today there are blue Skys and the conditions are excellent. All pictures were taken t...

Today was the last day the lifts will be open for the 2018-19 ski season. The piste conditions were excellent and temperatures below zero. A great time to chose for a ski holiday.

It can be quite overwhelming taking your first ski holiday with children – as there are so many details to consider and one item missed can create a panic on the first morning of skiing. This&...

Instead of the 4 centimetres of snow announced, more than 25 centimetres of snow fell overnight on the resort of Les Gets. Flakes around the size of ping-pong balls filled the sky in a lovely and b...

This weekend the conditions in Les Gets were unbelievable with sunny weather, blue skies and fresh snow covering the village and the mountains. A real treat for the eyes.  Yesterday, Mark too...

The previous Belvédère chairlift was a  4 man lift built in 2000, it links  the Les Gets skiing area to Morzine, giving skiers easy access to the Nyon/Chamossière area. It is located clos...

We had fresh snow yesterday and overnight. Mark took a few pictures this morning and yesterday afternoon:

Many of you might think that spring skiing isn’t really great, we imagine:  poor quality of snow and a lack of life in the village. However there are many benefits to taking a spring ski holid...