Summer "Things to do"
Automaton exhibition
In the new exhibition gallery of the museum.Open
from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2.30 p.m to 7 p.m daily.Wonderful
collection of automatons by Roger and Gallet. Approximately Forty moving scenes
have taken new life in a new space.
Visit the goat farm every Thursday at 6 p.m. Maximum 20 people. Advanced booking required.
Heritage visits
Heritage guide Françoise Renoult will give you a 2-hour guided tour of
the local architecture, landscapes and natural resources (history of
Savoie and Les Gets)
All visits are by little train.
Market
Traditional street market in Les Gets, on Thursday morning.
Retrospective Ski Exhibition
Skiing through the ages. Free exhibition housed at the top of the Mont Chery cablecar. Free entry during cablecar opening hours.
The Perrières cheese dairy
The «Fruitière» is the place where milk is turned
into cheese, where the fruit of the milk is collected, hence the word
«fruitière». Every day, the «fruitier» makes Reblochon, Tomme and
Abondance cheese….
Every Wednesday at 9 a.m. there is a free visit
commentated by the cheese maker.
Ceramic painting workshop Apprentice farmers Mini farmers : The Petit Train Two little trains run during July and August: The Merry-go-Round The Pony Club (at the Lake)
It’s child’s play! Open to all: adults and children.
• Choose an item to paint• Let your imagination run
free Draw or charcoal your chosen model. Use stamps, stencils, etc. -
it’s so easy!
• Comb
• I look after the glazing and firing (20 hours at 980°C)
• Your masterpiece will be ready the following day.
Other activities depending on the schedule.
An artist slumbers in each and everyone of us - so see you soon.
"Envol" System
Open every day from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 noon and from 3 to 7.30 p.m.
La Sarre farm is 3 km from the Mont-Chéry ski lift roundabout, on La Sarre road.
At
La Sarre farm, children over 3 years old can have fun discovering a
real farm! Chantal, the farmer’s wife, will take your apprentice
farmers through a multitude of activities involving all the senses
around the farm.
From 3 years old, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Please book in advance.
With a parent,
children from 1 to 3 years old are also invited to discover the world
of the La Sarre farm and its animals. Booking required.
Wednesdays from 10 to 11.30 am.
• One provides a free shuttle service between the village centre and the leisure area,
•
The other takes you on a tour of the village and its surrounding area
with the heritage outings. There is a charge for this train.
This merry-go-round will twirl you around to the sound of the barrel
organ. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12.30 noon. and from 3.30 to 7.30
p.m. and evening openings on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Just
a stone’s throw from the Lac des Ecoles, the Ranch offers pony rides
for children. The Ranch du Lac is open in July and August, every day
except Saturday and Sunday morning.
The Magic Pass
With your family Magic Pass, the main worry during your stay will not be what to do, but where to start...
Reserve your Magic Pass in advance and benefit from a discount.
The various chair lifts and cable cars carry you up
to a realm of dreams : scenic dawn walks looking across to Mont-Blanc,
mountain biking through pine forests, relaxing moments by the lakeside
and a discovery of the fabulous collections in the Mechanical Music
Museum.
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.
The Magic Pass gives you unlimited access to
several cultural and sporting activities in the village, the Les Gets
ski lifts, the lake and the Mechanical Music Museum :
-
Les Gets Ski lifts (Les Chavannes and Le Mont-Chéry)
- Grass Scooter (On the Vieux Chêne slope)
- Swimming lake
- Mechanical Music Museum (Guided tour of the museum's collection of musical instruments)
- Automaton exhibition (Automatons collection by Roger and Gallet)
- Library ("Colombière" village hall)
- Merry-go-round
- Little Train
Discounts at:
- MTB Rental : Ski fun shop, Philippe-Sports
- Tennis : Labrador, Sabaudia
- Bowling : le Choucas
- Summer sledge : on the Pléney in Morzine
- Mini Golf : La Boule de Neige
- Paragliding school
- Trampoline System : At the bothom of the Chavannes chairlift
- Pony-Club : leading rein rides
- Bungee jump : situated next to the Adventure Park
- "Fripouilles" nursery : 5 x half-day sessions
- "Sapaba" : Creative art workshop
- "Clair-Moment" beauty centre : hydro-massages bath, 55 mn. massage
- "Spa Sereni Cimes" Wellness Centre : balneotherapy, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi
- "Familles Rurales" leisure centre : 1/2 day children
- 18-hole Golf course practice : unit token and packs of 6 tokens.
THE CLUB, exclusive "Discovery" visits/tours for Magic Pass holders :
- Behind the scenes of the chair lifts : an expert lift operator presents the secrets of a gear controlled chair lift.
- Sunrise facing Mont-Blanc : once a week you can admire one of the
most beautiful panoramas in the region from a spectacular viewpoint
- Mechanical Music Museum : evening tour of the museum with a focus on one piece with expert commentary.
- The movie "Montagnes à vivre" (Mountains for living in). Projections at the "Colombière" village hall.
- Introduction to the Golf course (Weekly introduction courses with a professional golf teacher)
- Organ (Detailed guided tour of the philharmonic organ)
For weekly visits, free and obligatory inscription at the tourism office.
Magic Pass PARTNERS AROUND LES GETS :
- Clock industry and Undercutting Museum in Cluses (One admission free for each bought entry).
- Discovered valley of La Vallée d'Aulps : Guided tour with special rate.
-
Thonon "Gorges du pont du diable ": Guided tour with special rate.
Your Magic Pass is valid for seven days.It can be renewed with a 50% reduction off the full price.
RULES
Magic Pass sales are reserved for individual clients.
The Magic Pass does not give any priority on any equipment. Access to
all activities is according to availability. Try and use the activities
at off-peak times to avoid queues.
Some activities may be postponed (adverse weather conditions...).
The Magic Pass can under on circumstances be reimbursed or exchanged.
In case of loss or theft, your Magic Pass will not be replaced.
Free Magic Pass for children under 5 when purchasing adult's Magic Passes of the same length of time.
Magic pass is valid for 7 days; you can renew it with a 50% reduction
of the full price for the same lenght of time and for the same person.
No other offers can be added on this promotion.
Non-exhaustive list of services. This list may be subject to modification . Last update : 12/03/08
* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. To be consumed with moderation.
Les Gets has a wonderful lake that offers supervised
swimming and a small beach area. At Montriond, a much larger lake offers
fishing, canoeing and the usual range of water activities.