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Les Gets is a lovely town with lots of ski-in, ski-out shops, hotels and restaurants
Visited Les Gets earlier this year and loved exploring the shops and restaurants that are conveniently located right next to the slopes. Nice wide pistes, perfectly groomed. Cosy après-ski scene next to the pistes. Most accommodation is within walking distance of the ski area.
Magical
No cars no dirty snow just white the sound of the snow of skis and of horses it's a marvellous place and fairytale-like with an enormous ski area and no queues... trees snow sun everything is done on skis arriving leaving it's amazing
Sunny Morzine
We had heard loads about the skiing in Morzine but weren't expecting such a beautiful little town - that was a nice bonus. The clientele was largely British, which also helped - no communication problems like in some other French towns! And of course, the skiing in Les Portes du Soleil... need we say anything more? The only thing was we went during French school holidays, won't be doing that again, it was very crowded. But that's not the fault of the resort. All in all, a great skiing destination.
Family-friendly skiing in La Chapelle
La Chapelle is a fantastic family ski resort. It's well-connected as part of the Portes du Soleil so the expert skier in the family can easily find more challenging runs. It's still a working village so most food is locally sourced by the restaurants and the general quality is high. Has great cross country skiing through the village as well.
Access to the best ski area in Europe
I've been this year for the third time to Les Portes du Soleil, and this time we stayed in Morzine. The ski area is without doubts one of the best in Europe (in my opinion the best). The area is huge, I stayed for three weeks in Portes du Soleil this year and haven't even had time to explore all slopes. There are many fun parks and good off-piste opportunities. The atmosphere in the village is really fun and you have many après-ski possibilities. If you are looking for a ski area with lots of different options, Les Portes du Soleil is definitively one of the best options.
Châtel is a nice resort with great skiing
Having worked one winter season in Chatel i can call myself an expert and even at the end of the season I was still not bored with the area. Really beautiful area but it is true that the ski lifts are old-fashioned compared to other ski areas in France but the skiing itself is really great and the atmosphere is top in Chatel.
Chatel is a nice resort with great skiing
Chatel is one resort where you never get bored of the ski area. One of the most beautiful areas in france even if the lifts are a bit old and slow. No-one's perfect!
We love the Portes du Soleil
The Portes du Soleil seems to have infinite slopes, wherever you go! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skier, you'll find your dream slopes here. For freestylers there are more than enough options, the choice of snow parks is great - Gary our teenage son spent the whole week making friends and freestyling! Also the freeride trails were great too. For beginners, there seem to be plenty of easy slopes, and even though the slopes get pretty busy, you never have to wait long for the super ski lifts. Avoriaz is great, as it is right on the slopes and because all the buildings are wooden the resort exudes a very nice welcoming atmosphere compared to some of the concrete resorts you find in France. Restaurants and hotels are right on the slopes, so you can watch the skiing from your balcony as people go by. The views are amazing as the village is literally built up on top of a mountain cliff edge. Avoriaz is without doubt the best ski resort I have ever been on a skiing holiday to.
Great snow parks and endless slopes
Morzine is one of my favourite ski resorts. Some of the best skiing and snowboarding can be foud here - great choice from the 8 snow parks in the Portes du soleil. Star wars, Prolays and the Stash are the best. This seems the ideal ski resort for all kinds of holidays - loads of families around but also plenty of younger groups - some great apres ski too - lively bars, some cheap food - all round the perfect place to ski!
Research before choosing Morzine
Lively apres-ski atmosphere in comparison to some other French resorts and really pretty village centre. we've been to. Good choice of bars & restaurants (reasonable prices). Portes du Soleil goes without saying that the skiing was superb although snow a bit thin here and there - we were there late march! This meant we had to take quite a few lifts to get up high enough to get good snow - by the time we got up there it was almost time to start heading back! But guess that's goes with the big ski area! Keep a note of last lift times to not make the return at the end of the day stressful! You need to call it a day around 3pm to be sure to not get stuck! Morzine is a very Brit friendly resort so this is something to consider if you want to get away for a real change of scenery! Everyone is ether English or speaks like an English person!
Absolute favourite ski resort
We stayed in the lovely Hotel Macchi - super place with really nice staff. Chatel is an all-time fave with the whole family since the kids were tiny. The creche staff remembered our kids each year and this made life so much easier and more relaxing for us as parents. Goes without saying the skiing is out of this world - just huge and seemingly endless slopes - some really nice learning areas for getting the confidence up and some really lovely spots up on the slope for long lunches in the sunshine - its not called the "Sun doorways" for nothing :)
Fairytale ski resort
Last year my husband and I went to Les Gets with our children (5 and 7) and we had a super ski holiday. The village is so cozy and exudes a real fairytale atmosphere, especially at night when everythihg is lit up! The ski area was great for the kids and they really had a good first ski experience in my opinion and will want to go again. The lessons were given in a very nice way and they learned a lot in a week. In the village there are many restaurants and we spent a few evenings at the skating rink. We have nothing bad to say about Les Gets - really charming ski resort.
Real French ski resort
We've been to Les Gets many times and still like it. For 2014, I therefore booked again in this authentic French village where everyone is still friendly, both in the restaurants, the supermarket and in particular in the ski hire shops. I have my own ski but because we rented skis for my husband, mine were adjusted for free! You can reach two ski areas from Les Gets, the area of the Mont Chery (very quiet) or towards Morzine and the entire area Portes du Soleil which is a fantastic ski area with lots of pine trees. Gorgeous! For beginners, there are many practice runs and for advanced enough red and black runs. The queues at the lifts are acceptable and at some lifts there is almost no waiting - not even in the spring. From the motorway its only a few kilometers to the resort of Les Gets so it's ideal to reach by car.
Chatel is a great choice for the whole family
The advantage of the Portes du Soleil, of which Chatel is one of the gateways, is that you have a variety of amazing pistes to choose from. But do not be fooled: from Châtel, even skiing really well, you can not go to the other end of the ski area to reach Switzerland. But this doesn't really matter as there is plenty to do. A special mention to the local ESF, which multiplies its ideas for childrens' well-beig and therefore parents' peace of mind: everyone had a great ski holiday in Chalet and we would go back at the drop of a hat!
Great all round resort
Ski resort in a super setting up on a cliff - don't go near the edge if you don't like heights! Tons of activities for the whole family - great skating rink and awesome new indoor pool with so much to do for all ages. the kids prefered this to the skiing! The slopes are lovely - skiing back to the resort centre at the end of the day is a real luxury - no ski buses, no trying to fit everything in the car - just park your skis next to a nice cafe and watch the world go by. We're a real mixed bag of skiers - husband been at it for years, I'm a wobbly, worrying mum, and the 3 kids are making their way through the ESF stars but we really found the skiing very well adapted to our needs - we never needed to take a black run to get where we wanted to go - there was generally an easy option - thankfully! We found staff generally a bit stuffy and unfriendly - bit like we were bothering them - but I've heard this is quite often the case in French ski resorts... Nothing else to complain about though :)
Great resort for a family ski holiday as everything is easy to access
Great doorstep skiing which made this ski holiday really stress free - although you have to be careful to get the right lift back to the resort or you could walk quite a way! Nice family holidays spent here - kids loved the snowy streets and horse sleighs and we loved not having to take (or even see) a car or bus all week! Good skiing for kids, great ski school with funny instructors - the kids want to go back again next year.
Lovely resort right in the middle of the Portes du Soleil - excellent skiing
Ski resort full of charm, some great facilities for young kids and a calm nightlife which meant we weren't kept awake all night (like in some resorts). Skiing was just excellent - goes without saying I guess!
Really fantastic all round resort with skiing for all levels and tons of atmosphere
The skiing here is just superb - we heard everyone talking about the famous 'Wall' slope, with huge moguls - we're good skiers but not quite that good! Apparenty it's awesome! The ski and snow parks here are great fun for all the family, with jumps, etc. Life in the resort is also quite relaxed and friendly. There are some lovley bakerys for fresh bread and croissants and lots of cosy cafes for hot chocolate breaks. This was the perfect resort for us as we have 2 teenagers who snowboard - one is more keen than the other so we could let them do their own thing and come and go from the apartment as they liked during the day and easily meet up in the village without the feeling that you've come down for the day. The fact that the resort is pedestrian also means peace and mind for parents and we felt really well rested when we left after a week here. Although we're past all that, there is a lovely romantic feel here with the horse drawn carridges with sleigh bells trotting past from time to time. From the village you get some just stunning views down into the valley - the cliff edges are not for those who suffer from vertigo!
You'll never find another ski resort like this one!
The pedestrian centre is really bizarre to start with - when you arrive, you have to carry your luggage to your accommodation on a sledge! Even though there are a lot of high apartment blocks, I actually really felt at home here and the high buildings make a kind of enclosure where you feel protected from the elements. Had some great lunches in the resort centre - much cheaper than eating up on the mountain and just as pleasant as you're surrounded by snow and skiers flying by!
Unspoilt, traditional feel
Les Gets has tons of extra activities for kids including a chocolate workshop and a mechanical museum. The resort itself has an unspoilt traditional village charm about it and has built itself a good reputation as one of the most family friendly resorts in the Alps. There are also plenty of child care facilities which are reasonably priced. La Grand Ourse mountain restaurant at the top of Mount Cherie has the most amazing food with some of the best mountain views we've seen yet. The British Ski School here is great.
Pedestrian resort with some wonderful skiing
On first impression, this ski resort seemed a bit ugly and modern but once you get used to the many large apartment blocks, it actually has a rather cozy feeling about it. You don't see any cars, just horse sleighs and skiers in the centre - it's a great place for a complete change of scenery! Really wonderful skiing.
Cracking resort for beginners and apres-ski
I visited Avoriaz with friends last year for a long weekend and it was a cracking all-round experience. I had never actually skied, or even visited a ski resort before, so I didn't know what to expect. I gave skiing a shot, the instructor I had was brilliant. As for the nightlife, it was brilliant. We had 2 superb nights in the pubs and clubs in the resort, and mingled with a load of different nationalities. All in all it was a great little holiday.
Great atmosphere
Very pleasant, pretty village to wander around - lots of bars and restaurants and good nightlife...
Really unique ski resort with a winter wonderland feel!
Great atmosphere due to completely pedestrian center with horse sleighs replacing cars! Easy access to ski lifts, lots of shops and restaurants with sunny terraces, excellent skiing...