Summer Activities

Experience some of the BEST SUMMER ACTIVITIES in the French Alps when you stay with us in Les Gets this Summer?

Group rafting down the rapids near Les Gets with Rush Adventures, enjoying thrilling white-water action in the French Alps.

The French Alpine resort of Les Gets is a year-round playground for the whole family! Whether you seek a tranquil getaway or thrilling adventures, Les Gets offers a fulfilling experience year-round.  Beyond the village centre, families have plenty of exciting options to explore. Here are a few to inspire your adventure:

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TRAIL RUNNING

A fantastic way to explore the mountains and stay super fit.  Stay with us and we will help plan your trail adventure with you.  We can take you to the best spots in the area with beautiful mountain views and endless trail running opportunities.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Ranked as one of the best mountain biking areas in the world, Les Gets offers a huge variety of downhill and cross country trails.  Linked to the Morzine, Chatel, Avoriaz and Les Crosets bike parks, this area is huge and offers plenty of trails to explore.

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Lakes and Beaches

Experience crystal clear waters and golden sands in stunning locations. Many nearby beaches offer safe swimming, lifeguards, and water sports. For a more private experience, enjoy fantastic hikes to waterfalls and mountain lakes.

CLIMBING / VIA FERRATA

Exploring this region reveals numerous safe climbing options, including bolted and multi-pitch routes with varying difficulty. Whether climbing with a partner or family, hiring a guide for nearby bolted trails—known as Via Ferrata—is a fantastic choice for less experienced climbers who want the thrill of climbing safely.

Rock climber scaling a cliff face near Les Gets, with scenic mountain views.
Wakeboarder enjoying the water on Lake Léman with scenic alpine views, also popular at Lake Annecy in France

WAKE BOARDING / WATER SKIING

Several companies offer wake boarding and water skiing trips from Les Gets.  They normally involve a day trip to either Lake Annecy or Lake Leman where you get to spend the day on the beach rotating on and off the speed boat.  This is an awesome way to see the lake whilst practising your carving and jumping skills.

PARAGLIDING

Experience the mountains like never before by paragliding over Les Gets and Morzine. It’s a memorable adventure worth adding to your bucket list. What better place to try paragliding for the first time? Several schools also offer training so you can fly solo.

Paragliding over the stunning landscapes of Les Gets, showcasing panoramic views of the French Alps.
Group rafting down the rapids near Les Gets with Rush Adventures, enjoying thrilling white-water action in the French Alps.

WHITE WATER RAFTING / HYDROSPEEDING

Experience thrilling rapids and stunning scenery on the rivers around us. In Morzine, the Dranse river offers exciting descents, while the Giffre river in Samoens features amazing canyons. Perfect for both kids and adults, this half-day adventure is all about fun and getting wet.

HIKING AND NORDIC WALKING

There are many great walking and hiking trails around Les Gets. After 16 years here, we still discover new routes. We enjoy walking to the Pic du Marcelly to see the stunning Autumn colors. Our Chalets have routes, maps, and guides to help you choose the perfect hike.

Trail running over to Chamonix with the stunning Mer de Glace glacier in the background.
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CANYONING

Grab a guide and get suited up for your next water based experience.  This time you’ll be working your way down the river canyon.  Abseiling down waterfalls, jumping into plunge pools and navigating your way over the rocks.  Canyoning is great fun and a sure way to take home some great memories of this amazing region.

DAY TRIPS FROM LES GETS

If you want to explore the region and discover amazing nearby places, we can arrange day trips for you. Chamonix, an hour away, offers stunning views of Mont Blanc and its glaciers. Lake Annecy, also an hour away, has plenty of activities, and the medieval city features beautiful stone arches and canals.

Scenic mountain view during a day trip near Les Gets, captured by Rush Adventures.

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Two women celebrate after trail running to the summit of the Chapelle de Jacquicourt trail in Les Gets.

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