• Les Gets will host the 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships from August 24-28
• New fitness and wellness products include, Naturopathy Workshop, Shiatsu and outdoor Pilates and fitness sessions
• New accommodation including L’Instant Yourte above Les Gets and the recently acquired 4* Labrador Hotel
• New wine bar Le 1989, Nivose brand shop and new heritage walk with Lulu
• New eco initiative launches to gain Flocon Verte label
• Europe’s largest mountain bike park, Alta Lumina, an 18 hole golf course, lake and WIBIT Park and the Portes du Soleil Multipass remain huge draws for active holidaymakers and families

The past two summers in Les Gets have seen a high number of guests despite Covid related challenges, but now travel restrictions are over, everyone can once again enjoy the range of activities on offer in this chic French mountain resort, just an hour’s drive from Geneva Airport.

There’s a number of new offerings, especially focused on wellness, as well as new accommodation and events including the 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

UCI Mountain Bike World Championships – August 24-28

Following the World Cup Mountain Biking events in 2019 and 2021, Les Gets has once again become THE French destination for mountain biking – now the World Championships are making a comeback.

The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will be held in the resort during August 2022, in co-operation with the French Federation of Cycling (FFC).
Disciplines include Olympic Cross-Country course (XCO), Cross-Country Short Track (XCC), Cross-Country Relay (XCR), Downhill (DHI) and a new E-Mountain Biking category.
www.lesgets2022.com

NEW: Naturopathy Workshops

As genuine ‘health educators’, Laura and Audrey have decided to share their knowledge of the human body. Naturopathy can be defined as a set of therapeutic methods which encourage the self-healing process of the body. The workshops explore different themes to do with health. Every first Tuesday of the month, from 7pm to 10pm in the ‘les Petits Sablés’ tea room in the village centre. €30/person, dinner included.
www.healthymountains.fr

NEW: Shiatsu

This Japanese therapy uses touch to restore balance within the body and thus promote health – it’s perfect after physical activity or at the start of a holiday. Shiatsu provides a deep relaxation of the body and mind, as well as a powerful loosening of muscles and joints. The practice involves rhythmic pressure, stretching and more gentle manoeuvres all over the body. Deriving from traditional Chinese medicine, Shiatsu is a true ally in combating numerous disorders (stress, anxiety, chronic diseases, insomnia, etc.). Teacher Stéphanie is a graduate from the Therapeutic Shiatsu School of Paris. The session lasts around one hour. €70 adults / €50 children.
www.shiatsu-lesgets.fr

NEW: Outdoor Pilates and Fitness

Pilates instructor Muriel takes groups for an energetic walk high up above Les Gets between Mont Chéry and Mont Caly. After a good warm up, the group gathers opposite Mont Blanc for a relaxing Pilates session. Or for outdoor fitness enthusiasts, take a light hike in the forest on the slope of Chavannes, ending with a lively muscle-strengthening class near the lac des Écoles, followed by a cooling swim in the lake. Between €12 and €20/person.
Booking: Energym +33 (0)6 12 42 83 75 or +33 (0)6 99 75 66 52.

NEW: L’Instant Yourte, Glamping Accommodation

Overlooking Les Gets, L’Instant Yourte is new accommodation with a view over Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains. The typical Mongolian yurt is built using eco-construction and a glass crown for night-time star gazing. Facilities include a dry toilet, wood burner, water supply for washing, tableware for packed lunches, outdoor patio area and food delivery on-site. Accessible by car with a private car park; the yurt can accommodate up to 4 people. Prices including breakfast and tourist tax: €120 for 2 people during the week from Monday to Thursday (excluding school holidays). €150 at weekends and during school holidays. €20 per additional person. €15 for children under 15.
www.linstant-yourte-les-gets.eatbu.com

NEW: Labrador Hotel, 4*

The 4-star Labrador Hotel has been an institution in Les Gets since the 1970s, but the 20 room Savoyard property has recently been bought by the Thibon Group, headed up by Nicolas Thibon, who grew up right opposite the hotel. Over the next 3 years, restoration work will take place to further improve the property.
www.labrador-hotel.com

NEW: Le 1989 Wine Bar

Le 1989 is a new wine bar in Les Gets offering wines from around the world, with 300 tasting options including a large majority of organic wines, as well as some sixty wines from the Savoie region. Wine by the glass or bottle is served with charcuterie or cheese platters, raclette and gourmet products including truffles and caviar are also available. Owner Etienne was born in 1989 and the year was a particularly fine vintage too, especially for Bordeaux wines. Open 7 days a week, from 7.30am to 8pm in peak season.

NEW: Nivose Store

Proud purveyors of French mountain chic since 1933. Nivose creates high quality clothing that combines contemporary aesthetics, cutting-edge technology and absolute comfort. The collection pays homage to French elegance, with the markings of a resolutely contemporary style, that is both sophisticated and simple and with sleek lines. Following the brand’s first Parisian shop, Nivose is now opening in the heart of Les Gets, and is already making an impression for keen followers of fashion.
nivose.fr

NEW: Lulu’s Heritage Visits

Lucie Bartholomé (affectionately known as ‘Lulu’) is passionate about stories from the past and has created heritage visits and treasure hunts in Les Gets, which reveal some of the village’s secrets. They include a guided walk with Sylvain, an actor and an artist, on a dramatized walk called ‘sur la piste de Raymond Moudon’, which takes place on the slope of the mythical Mont Chéry. Participants will go back 1000 years in the history of Les Gets, to a time when the village was at the crossroads of rival territories between Le Chablais and Faucigny. The walk also retraces key moments such as the blossoming of mechanical music, the life of the illustrious botanist Père Jean-Marie Delavay, the creation of the village church, agro-pastoral traditions and the development of tourism in the early 20th century. Booking required at the Tourist Office.