Things to do in Les Gets in winter without skiing

• 4Free sledging runs in the village
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• 6Cross-country loops
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• €9Ice rink, adult with skates (2026-27)
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• around 1,100 mFour-season toboggan
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A rest day, a non-skiing family member, an evening to fill: the resort has plenty to do without skis. This page adds to our Les Gets skiing guide with the winter activities published by the tourist office; where a 2026-27 date or price is missing, we say so.

Alta Lumina, the night trail

Alta Lumina is an immersive night trail of light and sound, around 1 km through the forest, taking about an hour. It starts from the Lac des Écoles area (736 route du Lac) and runs in both winter and summer. The tourist office strongly advises booking online and mentions free shuttles from the village; pushchairs are not recommended (slopes, tree roots).

For winter 2026-27, the listing relayed by the Portes du Soleil announces opening every evening from 19 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, while the official Alta Lumina website only mentions new sessions “from December”. Prices shown online carry no season label. Full details are on our Alta Lumina page.

Sledging

Four free runs in the village

The tourist office lists four protected, free sledging runs:

Helmets are strongly recommended. Sledging is banned on the ski area, day and night.

The four-season toboggan at Les Perrières

At Les Perrières, at the entrance to the village, the rail toboggan runs for around 1,100 m with a 104 m drop, reaching up to 40 km/h. Riders can go solo from age 8 and 1.35 m tall, or from age 3 with an adult on a two-seater. It is sometimes lit in the late afternoon in winter. The price shown on the tourist office site is undated: check on the spot.

Ice skating

The outdoor ice rink is on the square in front of the Maison des Gets, in the village centre. It opens every day during the winter season, weather permitting. Prices announced for winter 2026-27: €9 for adults and €8 for under-16s including skates, €5 and €4 for entry only. Its 2026-27 opening dates have not yet been published.

Cross-country, snowshoeing and winter walks

• Cross-country skiing: six marked loops, three at Les Chavannes (green, blue, red) and three on Mont Chéry (blue, red, black). The tourist office does not give their length, style (classic or skating) or any trail fee.
• Snowshoeing: marked routes including the far side of Mont Chéry, the Tour du Golf and Les Cornuts via the Col de Lachat. The École de ski 360° International also runs snowshoe outings.
• Groomed walking routes: La Mouille Ronde, Lassare, Le Pleney, Mont Caly, Le Bouchet and the Nauchets viewpoint, among others.

Distances and difficulty are not given consistently: ask at the tourist office before setting off.

Riding up to the summits without skiing

With a pedestrian pass, the Mont Chéry gondola, La Pointe chairlift and the Chavannes chairlift are open to non-skiers. For winter 2026-27, a one-day Les Gets-Morzine pedestrian pass is listed at €16 for adults. It is a way to enjoy the view from Mont Chéry, which looks out over the Mont Blanc range.

Dog sledding: to be confirmed

The tourist office lists dog-sled rides, Inuit Experience, leaving from the Lassare car park. We have not been able to verify days, prices and conditions for winter 2026-27: see the tourist office’s Inuit Experience listing and book well ahead.

For children and teenagers

• The Chavannes snowpark, near the top of the gondola, with lines from green to black and a freestyle contest every March (ski pass required).
• The Territoire du Grand Cry, a fun zone on the Chavannes slopes for skiers from age 3.
• Winter play areas in the village, free to use during the season, conditions permitting.

For a family evening, take a late-afternoon ride on the four-season toboggan, then walk the Alta Lumina trail at nightfall: book the latter before you arrive.

Winter events

A few free or public events liven up the season: the Les Gets Winter Trail on 16 January 2027 (registration required), and the ESF instructors’ Red Ski Show at the snow front during the February holidays (only 22 February 2027 has been published). The full programme is in our events calendar. More ideas for children are gathered in our family section.