A Guide to Les Gets - Skiing for All Skill Levels

With the number of runs and slopes available in Les Gets, skiing is diverse and different everywhere you turn. Here are some top spots to ski.

If you're planning to go on a holiday to the fantastic resort of Les Gets, skiing the French Alps with family or friends, it pays to arm yourself with information on the different ski areas within the area. The resort has a large number of blue and red runs for different levels of skiers, and the following guide will help you know what to expect from this diverse region.

Beginners - Espace des Mappys

Every ski resort has an area dedicated to first-time or beginner skiers, and here it is the Espace de Mappys. Not only is this ideal place for beginners to experience what Les Gets skiing is all about, but it is also a safe distance from other more advanced areas. Novices can ski to their heart's content without worrying about other skiers running into them. The area is accessed via the Chavannes bubble lift and has four ski runs specifically for beginners. There is also an area of the mountain that is dedicated to children only; the le Grande Cry has several runs that are not only fun but also themed for youngsters' maximum enjoyment. Apart from the themed runs, le Grande Cry also holds regular treasure hunts for children to participate in.

Intermediate - Portes du Soleil

With over 500 kilometres of piste, the Portes du Soleil has a huge and diverse range of easy to intermediate runs. The vast area offers skiers myriad options as well as a breath-taking view of the Mont Ch閞y, which in itself has over 100 kilometres of piste. Those who don't want to keep transferring to different runs and would rather stay in one area will enjoy Portes du Soleil and the seven resorts on the French side. The average skier will spend about a day completing a circuit, so those who come to the area to experience the more challenging terrains will have a lot of fun, but it also means they will have to bypass some parts of the areas that are not included in the main circuit. Nonetheless, the entire area provides a host of options for intermediate skiers visiting Les Gets. Skiing in the French Alps doesn't get much better than this.

Advanced – The Yeti and The Bowl

Because of the massive size of Les Gets, there are also plenty of off-piste skiing opportunities for the more advanced and adventurous skiers. The Bowl, where a number of ski runs and chairlifts are located, is one of the most accessible and is therefore quite popular. The alternative is a fantastic long black run called the Yeti, which is famous as an excellent off-piste snowboarding and skiing site. The Yeti is accessible via taking the Ranfoilly lift and a short hike, or on La Rosta, the slowest lift in the resort. For the ultimate Les Gets skiing experience, those with unlimted energy and top level skills should include both the Yeti and the Bowl on their must-do list.

If you're planning to go on a holiday to the fantastic resort of Les Gets, skiing the French Alps with family or friends, it pays to arm yourself with information on the different ski areas within the area. The resort has a large number of blue and red runs for different levels of skiers, and the following guide will help you know what to expect from this diverse region.

Beginners - Espace des Mappys

Every ski resort has an area dedicated to first-time or beginner skiers, and here it is the Espace de Mappys. Not only is this ideal place for beginners to experience what Les Gets skiing is all about, but it is also a safe distance from other more advanced areas. Novices can ski to their heart's content without worrying about other skiers running into them. The area is accessed via the Chavannes bubble lift and has four ski runs specifically for beginners. There is also an area of the mountain that is dedicated to children only; the le Grande Cry has several runs that are not only fun but also themed for youngsters' maximum enjoyment. Apart from the themed runs, le Grande Cry also holds regular treasure hunts for children to participate in.

Intermediate - Portes du Soleil

With over 500 kilometres of piste, the Portes du Soleil has a huge and diverse range of easy to intermediate runs. The vast area offers skiers myriad options as well as a breath-taking view of the Mont Ch閞y, which in itself has over 100 kilometres of piste. Those who don't want to keep transferring to different runs and would rather stay in one area will enjoy Portes du Soleil and the seven resorts on the French side. The average skier will spend about a day completing a circuit, so those who come to the area to experience the more challenging terrains will have a lot of fun, but it also means they will have to bypass some parts of the areas that are not included in the main circuit. Nonetheless, the entire area provides a host of options for intermediate skiers visiting Les Gets. Skiing in the French Alps doesn't get much better than this.

Advanced – The Yeti and The Bowl

Because of the massive size of Les Gets, there are also plenty of off-piste skiing opportunities for the more advanced and adventurous skiers. The Bowl, where a number of ski runs and chairlifts are located, is one of the most accessible and is therefore quite popular. The alternative is a fantastic long black run called the Yeti, which is famous as an excellent off-piste snowboarding and skiing site. The Yeti is accessible via taking the Ranfoilly lift and a short hike, or on La Rosta, the slowest lift in the resort. For the ultimate Les Gets skiing experience, those with unlimted energy and top level skills should include both the Yeti and the Bowl on their must-do list.