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Les Gets
Plan 2–3 days for skiing or mountain biking; a single day works for a lift‑link visit to Portes du Soleil.
Les Gets is a compact Alpine resort in the Portes du Soleil area. Winter sports dominate, but summer brings mountain biking, hiking and a small lake. The town is walkable, with easy bus links to Geneva and nearby villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (mountain biking)
- avoid Apr–May (limited snow, fewer activities)
- Airport
- GVA
- Nights
- 2–3
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Les Gets17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Les Gets, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyLes Gets is safe for tourists; main risks are road conditions in winter and high shop prices.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGVA Geneva International Airport (≈1 h by car or bus; transfers available in winter season).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; bicycles are common in summer.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketMechanical Music Museum entry€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (hotel or chalet), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room (hotel or chalet), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GVA Geneva International Airport (≈1 h by car or bus; transfers available in winter season)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
Best
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Les Gets: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
8 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
7 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; bicycles are common in summer. Public buses connect to the Portes du Soleil lifts and nearby villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Geneva
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or car, about 1 h from Les Gets
International city with airport, museums and lake.
Samoëns
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car, about 1 h; winter roads may be icy
Neighbouring Alpine village with restaurants and shops.
Portes du Soleil lifts
goDoor to door: ≈10 min walk to lift base
Lift network from Les Gets, direct access
Cross‑border skiing and biking area.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mountain and Tradition
Luxury chalets, 5‑star service, ski‑in/ski‑out; check‑in 11:00, check‑out 14:00Luxury chalets, 5‑star service, ski‑in/ski‑out; check‑in 11:00 AM, check‑out 2:00 PM
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–80 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–120 (≈ US$100–140) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (hotel or chalet)1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €85 | €340 |
| Geneva‑Les Gets transfer (round‑trip, bus)2 × €30 · check | €60 |
| Ski‑pass (Portes du Soleil, 6‑day)2 × €250 · check | €500 |
| Mountain‑bike‑pass (6‑day)2 × €180 · check | €360 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €150 |
| Trip total≈ €413 per person per day, bed included | €1,650≈ US$2,000 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ski passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ski rental (full day) | €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) |
| Mountain‑bike rental (full day) | €25–40 (≈ US$30–50) |
| Mechanical Music Museum entry | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter roads can become dangerous quickly; use snow tyres or chains.
- High prices in shops, especially ski and bike gear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Geneva → Les Gets bus: ≈ €30 per person, 1 h
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Les Gets. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (mountain biking) · avoid Apr–May (limited snow, fewer activities) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ski‑pass or mountain‑bike‑pass options for multi‑day use.
- Link to nearby accommodation clusters (Morzine, Avoriaz).
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