Alta Lumina in Les Gets: the night-time forest trail

• about 1 km, about 1 hrTrail
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• every evening, 19 Dec 2026 to 31 Mar 2027Winter 2026-27
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• 736 Route du LacWinter starting point
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• not published as of 9 Nov 20262026-27 prices
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Alta Lumina is the main evening outing in Les Gets village: a walk of about an hour through the forest, brought to life with light and music, designed by the studio Moment Factory according to the tourist office listing published by the Portes du Soleil.

How it works

The trail is about 1 km long and takes around an hour on foot. It starts from the Lac des Écoles area, above the village centre. The tourist office describes it as an immersive light-and-sound night trail in the forest. Sessions are timed around nightfall, so the first slot of the evening moves through the season.

Winter 2026-27 dates

When checked, the official Alta Lumina website only announced “new sessions from December”, with no exact date, so the 19 December start is still to be confirmed on altalumina.com. Prices appear on that site without any season label; they are not repeated here, as they cannot be tied to winter 2026-27.

A special New Year’s Eve evening is usually held on the trail; the 2026 programme had not been published when checked.

What about summer?

Alta Lumina also runs in summer. The 2026 summer season ended on 29 August 2026 with a closing party (entertainment, a concert, an anthem played on a mechanical organ, then the trail by booking). The listing for that event gives a different address, 464 Route de Gibannaz, whereas the winter address is 736 Route du Lac: check the starting point when you book.

In summer, the tourist office lists a reduced price with the Portes du Soleil Multi Pass.

Practical tips for families

• Leave the pushchair behind: the tourist office advises against it because of slopes and roots. A baby carrier is easier for little ones.
• Dress warmly in winter: you walk slowly, at night, in the forest.
• Take the shuttle: the tourist office mentions free shuttles from the village. Routes and times are explained on the parking and shuttles in Les Gets page.
• Book early during school holidays, when the resort is at its busiest.

Before you book: a checklist

1. Date and time slot: choose your time on the official ticketing site, bearing nightfall in mind.
2. Starting point: 736 Route du Lac in winter according to the tourist office; a Route de Gibannaz address was given for a summer event.
3. Season price: not yet published for 2026-27, so read it when you pay.
4. Getting back: check the time of the last shuttle if you are not walking or driving.
5. Weather: the trail is outdoors, in the forest, so dress for the conditions.

Combine it: on a winter evening the trail fits neatly before dinner in the village. In summer, it rounds off a day at the Lac des Écoles.

For other things to do with children, see the Les Gets family guide.