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Between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc, at the heart of the region known as Les Portes du Soleil, Les Gets is a heaven that everyone wants to keep as a personal secret. Here, we respect traditions, guarantee a warm welcome and ensure quality service at all times. Les Gets epitomises the Savoy region and has retained its spirit as a mountain village with its typical architecture of stone and wood chalets and its rich cultural heritage. Hikes, mountain bike excursions, golf course facing Mont-Blanc, tarzan swings in the Adventure park... do whatever you please! Here, nature’s offerings are among its most beautiful and elusive: a mythical panorama over the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Follow the marked footpaths and discover the unique and untouched beauty of nature. Summer special offers [top] • Welcome to mountain bike paradise! The World Championship was held here in September 2004, and Les Gets has become the must-do site for mountain bike lovers. Apartment: 348€* - On the basis of a 2 room** apartment for 4 individuals from 5 to 12/07/08. Hotel: 384€* - Rate per person on the basis of a double room with half board in a hotel** from 5 to 12/07/08 • Your multi-activity stay for all the family (4 people): The Family Magic Pass gives you free access and discounts to numerous leisure activities as well as exclusive tours/visits for all Magic Pass holders. Apartment : 391€* - On the basis of a 2 room** apartment for 4 individuals from 5 to 12/07/08. Hotel : 973€* - On the basis of a 4-person room (2 adults and 2 children from 4 to 6 years old) with half board in a 2-star hotel from 5 to 12/07/08. • A swing opposite the Mont Blanc Come and discover the 18-hole golf course of Les Gets, just a stone’s throw from the prestigious Mont Blanc and Lac Léman golf courses. Apartment: 345€* - On the basis of a 2 room**apartment for 4 individuals from 5 to 12/07/08. Hotel : 381€* - Rate per person on the basis of a double room with half board in a hotel** from 5 to 12/07/08. *All prices are examples of rates per week and include the above-mentioned service. Prices do not include reservation fees, cancellation insurance and visitor’s tax. Contact for booking for all these offers:
Events in Les Gets [top] • 13TH INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, 18-19-20 JULY 2008 Once again this year, the Village streets will resound with the sounds of barrel organs. With shows, concerts, exhibitions and events, the festival retraces the high points of changes in image and sound: barrel organs with their magic lanterns, living pictures, phonographs, mechanical musical instruments accompanying silent films and then used in talking films. An original way of discovering Mechanical Music!!! • MOUNTAIN BIKING PASS’PORTES DU SOLEIL 2008
Over 3000 mountain bikers are meeting on the weekend of 28-29 June 2008 to celebrate the start of the season in the Portes du Soleil area. The mountain biking Pass’Portes du Soleil is an outing through the mountains between 1000 and 2250 metres high to explore the fabulous mountain biking area of Portes du Soleil. Mountain biking between France and Switzerland is a concentration of shared and good-humoured sporting moments. Leaving from seven different stations, the itinerary unveils the most beautiful paths in the area. Major changes in level are dealt with effortlessly by using the ski lifts and you can enjoy the downwards slope at your own pace whilst taking advantage of the sublime landscapes! Six supply points along the trail are the ideal place for an invigorating break and tasting regional products and specialities from each village. Make your way quickly to www.passportesdusoleil.com Other summer highlights: • Welcome drink every Monday with numerous events and shows, heritage outings, cultural events, folklore groups, dance evenings and street shows for all. For the tinies: several themed weeks under the Family Plus Mountain label with many fixed or strolling shows in the village streets, workshops open every day of the week and woodworking shops with the «Bambins des Bois». The Gets Associations are still as active as ever and will offer many events throughout the summer with pétanque competitions, fishing encounters, sports demonstrations, exhibitions, stories at the library, etc. The unmissable summer events: Les Perrières 4X4 Trial, Feast Lake, Les Gets Air Show and the Street Hockey Tournament • ORGAN MUSIC TUESDAYS
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