How to Book a 5-Night Les Gets Ski Holiday With Kids for £614pp

Last year Reggie and I went to Les Gets with three of my friends, and their three 4/5 year olds. We had a brilliant time. Here’s how we booked it all for under £614pp, with food, drink, accommodation, flights and all the ski stuff included. 

As soon as the mums and kids ski trip was mentioned, I was in. The idea of a holiday with friends on the slopes, and introducing Reggie to the mountains was perfect. I was a bit worried about the cost though, I know skiing adds up. 

We found the trick is to book everything separately, share accommodation, eat at home as much as possible and work out exactly how much skiing everyone will actually do before paying for lift passes.

I’d been to Les Gets before, briefly, when I stayed at the Chilly Powder chalet in Morzine. I knew it was a great place for families with younger children. It’s a traditional Alpine village with beginner-friendly skiing, children’s lessons and plenty to do if your little ones aren’t quite ready to spend all day on the slopes. I was fully expecting to need that tobogganing track, but Reggie loved his first ski holiday and we were the last ones on the slopes on the last day while they were packing up. 

Here’s how I’d put together a cheaper family ski holiday in Les Gets, what to book and where I’d spend – or save – the money.

Cheapest time for a Les Gets Ski Holiday with kids

We had the benefit of being able to go whenever as the kids were either at preschool or not legally required to go to school yet. And so 26th to the 31st March it was. Obviously, this is the biggest way to save money on a ski trip. If you can avoid the half term, Christmas and New Year, you save a huge amount. 

We really enjoyed Les Gets in March last year and even had some beautiful snowfall one day, but we were right at the end of the season and it did feel like it was thawing the day we left.

Les Gets is at a lower altitude than some Alpine resorts, so check snow conditions and the planned lift opening dates, particularly towards the end of the season. February to early March are usually a bit more trustworthy for the snow.

Closest airport to Les Gets

The most straightforward airport for Les Gets is Geneva, which is actually in Switzerland. Les Gets is approximately 55km from Geneva Airport and takes around 1 hour 15 minutes in normal conditions.

To really save money, compare flights from several UK airports and choose the best one for you. We managed to fly out from our closest airport Southampton on the way there, but we did have to fly back into Gatwick. The good news is, our flights were £164 for parent and child, with one 15kg suitcase. This was booked three months in advance.

This year we have it even cheaper, and because we’re flying earlier in the month, we’re going in and out of Southampton Airport which is a joy. 

Thermals, waterproof clothing, boots, gloves and all the other winter accessories can quickly fill a suitcase, so you’re going to have to pack well to keep your luggage allowance down. We survived with 15kg between us. We didn’t wear half the stuff seeing as we didn’t go out in the evenings so it was ski stuff or PJs.

How to find value accommodation in Les Gets 

Accommodation is one of the biggest opportunities for families and friends to save. Apartments and chalets are the way forward and if there are 6-8 of you, there are some pretty good deals out there. 

Look on Booking.com, Airbnb and local accommodation websites, comparing the total price rather than the nightly rate. And before booking, check whether the property includes bedding, towels, cleaning fees and any tourist tax. We had to pay extra for bedsheets for our accommodation and it seemed pretty standard. 

We ended up with this four double bedroom (one bunk) with three bathrooms and lounge and kitchen for five nights for £345 per parent and child from airbnb. I was really happy with our accommodation. It was a nice apartment and space for the eight of us and thanks to the bathrooms we were never too crowded. 

We were about a 15-minute walk from Les Gets town, or you could get a bus. We were also just up the hill from the Perrieres Ski Shop for our rental, near a really cute artisanal supermarket and near the Perrières chairlift, which unfortunately we didn’t have time to go to. I’d absolutely recommend the airbnb we had in Les Gets.

Where should you stay in Les Gets with children?

If you don’t want that place, I’d prioritise convenience over getting the absolute cheapest accommodation on a Les Gets Ski Holiday with kids.

Look at these areas:

– Les Gets village centre: A practical choice if you want restaurants, shops and ski school meeting points nearby. Being able to walk home easily with tired children is a huge advantage.

– Near the Chavannes lifts: Particularly useful for beginners and families arranging lessons around the Chavannes area.

– Les Perrières: Worth comparing for accommodation, but check the distance to your actual ski school meeting point and how you’ll get there each morning.

– Near Mont Chéry: Another option to investigate, although you’ll want to consider how convenient it is for the beginner slopes and lessons you’ve booked.

Les Gets has local transport options, so you don’t necessarily need to stay right beside a lift. But check the current shuttle routes and winter timetables before committing to somewhere further out.

I’d happily pay a little extra to avoid a long, icy walk carrying everyone’s ski equipment.

Cheapest airport transfer for Geneva to Les Gets

Once the flights and accommodation are sorted, it’s time to work out how you’re getting up the mountain. You have three main options:

• a shared airport transfer
• a private transfer
• public transport.

For a family travelling with children, a pre-booked transfer is probably the easiest option, especially if you’re arriving with several suitcases. I backed this in our group as the thought of trying to be on time for an hourly bus, and then having longer on the bus, sounded horrible.

I compared the prices for AlpyBus, Alpine Fleet, Ski-Lifts and other local transfer operators to find the best fit for us. I found quite a bit of difference in the results though so it’s definitely worth shopping around. Public transport connections via Cluses or Thonon are also possible, but involve changes. Really not worth the hassle in my eyes, when you have kids and suitcases and a very physical week ahead. 

I’d compare:

• The return price for everyone travelling.
• Whether a child car seat is included or costs extra.
• The luggage allowance.
• Where you’ll be dropped off.
• What happens if your flight is delayed.

If you’re travelling with another family, a private transfer could be surprisingly competitive when the cost is split between everyone.

And don’t automatically hire a car. If you’re staying centrally and mostly skiing in Les Gets, you might not need one. The parking will be more hassle than its worth. 

We found a private transfer with Alps2Alps was the best option for ease and cost (£90 per mum and child). They were fine, but they did really annoy me with the car seats. I checked about three times that they were bringing four car seats – and they didn’t. At the airport they managed to get some off another driver, but it meant we were delayed about an hour. Then, when they picked us up, they only bought two. Making an awkward decision on which child got a car seat. Not cool. If you’re travelling with children, I wouldn’t recommend them for this reason.

Know the costs of your lift pass in Les Gets

Your lift pass can be one of the biggest expenses when budgeting for a skiing holiday. There are different types of lift passes in Les Gets, and you don’t necessarily need the most expensive one.

For the 2026/27 season, the official online prices include:

Ski pass	Adult	Child (5–15)
Les Gets–Morzine, 1 day	€50	€40
Les Gets–Morzine, 6 days	€276	€210
Portes du Soleil, 6 days	€352	€264

The full Portes du Soleil pass covers a much larger ski area, but it isn’t necessarily worth buying if you’re a beginner or only planning to ski locally.

Les Gets also has a cheaper P’tite Glisse pass for beginners, covering a limited selection of lifts and pistes. This one could be fine for your skiing, if you’re going with children.

Do children under five need a ski pass in Les Gets?

Children under five qualify for a free lift pass, with proof of age required. If your child is only having a couple of lessons, don’t automatically buy a six-day pass. Ask the ski school which pass they’ll need and for how long.

Book children’s ski lessons in advance

Ski lessons are probably one of the first things you’ll want to organise on a kids ski holiday. We used ESF Les Gets – they offer lessons for little ones aged three to five, as well as older children and adults.

For younger children, the main aim isn’t necessarily to have them skiing independently by the end of the week. It’s about getting comfortable on snow, having fun and learning the basics in an age-appropriate environment.

I was honestly amazed at the progress Reggie made with three mornings of lessons. I was expecting to pick him up and he be all cold and moany and cross because I’d left him for the three hours. But instead, he was buzzing.

He’d tell me all the cool stuff he’d learned that day and want to do more. I was so happy with his lessons with ESF in Les Gets, and the subsequent feeling of skiing with him by my side was incredible. Well, after my heart had stopped pounding out of my chest worrying about him skiing off and I learned to relax that is.  

Before booking, check the minimum age, lesson duration, language options, equipment requirements and cancellation policy. Also check whether the ski school meeting point is easy to reach from your accommodation.

Reggie’s ski lessons were from 9:30-12:30 x 3 and came to £200 with ESF including insurance. Then we were stung for €20 for a brooch and certificate to celebrate his achievement, which he lost less than five minutes later.

We did talk about sharing childcare between the mums so we could squeeze in a bit more skiing, but in the end, we were all just so happy to be skiing with our little ones. We enjoyed our three hours of child-free skiing each morning, then were thrilled to hit the slopes with them in the afternoon.

Price up ski equipment hire

Compare prices online before arriving, and look for a hire shop close to your accommodation or ski school meeting point. We used the Perrieres ski shop near our apartment for ease, and it meant we could get it sorted beforehand.  

We paid £64 for three days ski and helmet hire for me, and £45 for four days for Reggie. We took them for a practice on the first day to try it out (this was not successful by the way!). Much better IMO to leave it to the teachers!

Children grow so quickly that buying an entirely new ski wardrobe for one holiday seems a bit unnecessary. I just went all out on Vinted and hope it’ll fit this year!

Keep food costs down with self catering 

One of my favourite ways to save money when travelling with children is to book somewhere with a kitchen. It means you can make breakfast before heading out, pack snacks for the day and avoid paying restaurant prices for every meal. I can’t imagine the faff of trying to sort breakfast from a cafe or restaurant before the ski day starts!

We did a supermarket shop when we arrived to cover breakfasts and easy dinners. We had pasta, fondue, jacket potatoes and pizzas. Then we just thoroughly enjoyed lunch on the slopes at the mountain restaurants. 

Obviously take your reusable water bottle and snacks on the mountain too. They had a snack break included in the three hour ski lesson, so make sure you pack something in their pockets for that.

How about some non skiing activities? 

One of the reasons Les Gets appeals to me for a family ski holiday is that the trip doesn’t have to revolve entirely around skiing. I’d deliberately leave time for snow play, exploring the village, hot chocolate stops and relaxing back at the apartment.

Depending on the season, weather and opening schedules, you can investigate activities such as ice skating, sledging and other family-friendly winter experiences. There was lots on when we were there, but it turned out that everyone was happy skiing all day, and then chilling at the apartment in the evening.

Your Les Gets price list (price per mum and child)

• Return flights and baggage (£164)
• Accommodation and additional fees (£345)
• Return airport transfers (£90)
• Ski passes for each person (£100 for me, Reggie was free under 5)
• Children’s lessons (£200, included insurance)
• Ski and helmet hire (£64 for me, £45 for Reggie)
• Winter sports travel insurance (included in FlexPlus Nationwide travel insurance)
• Restaurant food (£100 for 5 x lunches on the slopes and vin chaud)
• Supermarket shopping (£50 each for 5 x dinners and 5 x breakfasts)
• Non-skiing activities (£0)
• Lockers (£20)