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Les Gets<\/span><\/h1>

Les Gets: A complete guide to this alpine resort<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, one hour from Geneva airport, Les Gets<\/strong> is an authentic mountain resort at the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area. This Savoyard village combines traditional charm with dynamism, offering a multitude of activities in all seasons.<\/p>

Location and surrounding communities<\/strong><\/h3>

Les Gets is located in the French department of Haute-Savoie<\/a>in the Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region of southeastern France. The village nestles on the pass between Taninges and Morzine<\/a>at the western end of the Portes du Soleil ski area.<\/p>

Find out more about skiing in Les Gets, read our article here<\/a><\/p>

Nearby communes include Morzine, a famous ski resort, and Taninges, known for its historic heritage. These localities offer additional opportunities for visitors wishing to explore the region.<\/p>

Origin and Etymology of the Name \"Les Gets<\/strong><\/h3>

The name \"Les Gets<\/strong> comes from the Savoyard term \"gitte\"<\/strong> or \"gittaz\"<\/strong>meaning a place where water flows, a passage between valleys. This name aptly illustrates the village's geographical location between the Chablais<\/strong> and alpine valleys.<\/p>

From the Twelfth century<\/strong>The Gets region is documented as a passageway for peddlers and farmers linking France and Switzerland.<\/p>

Les Gets through the Centuries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

1. A village dedicated to agriculture and forestry<\/strong><\/h3>

Until the 19th century, Les Gets was a rural village<\/strong> where the inhabitants lived mainly from agriculture<\/strong> and logging<\/strong>. Thanks to its vast forests, the wood<\/strong> was very much present here, with sawmills fed by the waterways. This craftsmanship is still evident today in the local architecture and carved wooden chalets.<\/p>

2. The influence of the monks of Aulps Abbey<\/strong><\/h3>

The Cistercian monks of theAulps Abbey<\/strong>In the past, the village's inhabitants, not far from here, played a key role in the development of agriculture and the territorial organization of the village. They encouraged cultivation and land management, while introducing forest management practices that are still in use today.<\/p>

The arrival of tourism and skiing in Les Gets<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

1. The beginning of tourism in the early 20th century<\/strong><\/h3>

With the improvement of roads and the rise of the railway<\/strong>Les Gets is becoming a popular destination for travellers in search of fresh air<\/strong> and alpine landscapes<\/strong>. Tourism began timidly with the arrival of the first curists and hikers.<\/p>

2. The Essor of Skiing and Winter Sports Resorts<\/strong><\/h3>

In the 1930<\/strong>At the end of the 19th century, skiing began to develop in Les Gets with the installation of the first rudimentary ski lifts. But it was only after the World War II<\/strong>As winter tourism took off in France, the resort began to modernize:<\/p>