LES GETS DESTINATION GUIDE

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Part of the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain, family friendly Les Gets has 650km of groomed pistes on the doorstep and is conveniently located just over an hour’s drive from Geneva which makes it perfect for weekend visits or last-minute trips. Les Gets is a great destination for mixed-ability groups as it has a diverse array of slopes with 38 green runs, 131 blue runs, 105 red runs and 32 black runs.

A true dual-season resort, Les Gets is very active in the summer months and a great destination for those seeking a sporty holiday surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery.

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

Property for sale in Les Gets is a fantastic lifestyle investment for those looking for a home away from home for ski breaks and sporty summer escapes. Plus, as Les Gets is active throughout the year, seeing an influx of visitors during the MTB competitions, it is possible to generate rental yields year-round – not just during the ski season.

Additionally, those who invest in a new-build property for sale in Les Gets will also have the option to reclaim 20% VAT from the property purchase price if they choose to rent out their property on an ongoing basis and certain conditions are met. This incentive is very popular with our clients with around 80% of those who buy an Alpine property from us taking advantage of this programme.

SPORTS PARADISE, SNOW OR SHINE.

ADVISERS’ OPINION

An authentic and welcoming village, Les Gets is a true dual-season resort with access to one of the largest ski domains in the world and with a lively summer season

WHY TO BUY

650km of slopes between France & Switzerland
Famille Plus accredited resort
Great for mountain biking
18-hole golf course & lively summer season
High summer occupancy rates

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Just over an hour's drive from Geneva Airport
Altitude of 1172m - 2,002m
Great property prices can be found outside the centre
Largest bike park in Europe
Host of the MTB championships

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Les Gets is constantly improving its offerings on and off the slopes to help it better compete with its fellow siblings in Les Portes du Soleil. For the 2019/20 ski season, Les Gets opened two new pistes, a dog sledging experience for children and Les Sources du Chéry, a chic wellness centre with a 1,000 sqm adults-only spa and fun children’s area.

Some €7m has been invested in improving the resort’s snowmaking capabilities and the new facilities have upped snow coverage from 35% to nearly 50% for the 2019/20 ski season. Once the project is complete, snow coverage will reach 75%, possibly resulting in an increase in demand for property for sale in Les Gets.

HISTORY

Les Gets opened its first chair lift back in 1938 and welcomed the first Ecole du Ski Français soon after in 1940. Since the opening of the Mont Chery lift in 1954, the ski resort has steadily grown and now boasts 47 lifts.

However, the origin of the village stems back to the 12th century and before Les Gets evolved into the popular ski resort it is today, it was a dairy farm community. For a taste of what life was like back then head to La Fruitière des Perrières, a fromagerie with a restaurant that is more than 100 years old.

THE VILLAGE TODAY

Well-deserving of its Famille Montagne Plus label, Les Gets is a fantastic resort for families looking for property for sale in Les Gets as it boasts plenty of activities to keep little ones amused such as the Grand Cry Territory, a fun themed ski area, and the Milka slope.

Novice skiers should check out the nursery runs near the village centre and the Mappys area in the Chavannes area which has four gentle runs with a snow cable and rope to help new skiers practise. There are also several ski and snowboarding schools where you can attend group lessons or one-to-one sessions. Seasoned skiers will enjoy the steep black runs of Mont Chéry and the Yeti mogul field.

Les Gets offers plenty of activities away from the slopes too. In the village centre, you will find an outdoor ice rink, a cinema, a bowling alley as well as plenty of restaurants and a handful of bars. There are also several spas for unwinding and resting ski-weary legs including the new Les Sources du Chéry spa.