Discover a Christmas market unlike any other in Les Gets for this first edition.
Discover the Christmas market organised by the association of the old village of Les Gets. There’ll be lots of entertainment, stalls for making superb gifts, games and old village-style snacks.
📍 Les Gets, old village district ✨ 14 and 15 December 2024 🕐 From 12.00 to 21.00 on Saturday 14/12 🕐 From 12.00 to 17.00 on Sunday 15/12
Saturday: dance show, choir and fireworks Sunday: homemade soup in aid of the Vieux Village association On both days: giant chamboule tout in aid of the association
A wide range of stalls: chocolate shops, local beers, delicatessens, woodwork, beekeepers, home-made decorations and products, well-being, etc.
As for tasting, you’ll be able to meet the shopkeepers of the Vieux Village: Tartif, la Rmize, Sush’ski, Mémé confiture, Jeux trinque, Boucherie Bataller, Boulangerie du village, etc.
The world’s best DH and Cross-country riders will once again meet for a sporting weekend at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Like every year, you’ll find them competing in various categories. This summer Les Gets will be hosting the cross-country, cross-country short tracks and DHI (downhill) events.
A sporting weekend !
Program :
3 events are on the programme for this week of competitions:
The XCC: Cross-country Short Track on Friday 29/08/2025
The DHI: Downhill Individual on 30/08/2025
The XCO: Olympic Cross-country on 31/08/2025
Mathis Anthonioz
Les Gets, the place to bike !
Join the team and live a fabulous and immersive experience !
Agence Zoom
The Cow Wrestling of Portes du Soleil is coming to Les Gets for the first time on Sunday 14 September 2025, starting at 10am in the Les Perrières car park.
Organised by the Perrières association P.Event in collaboration with the association Les Compagnons des Reines, it’s a free event that’s traditional throughout the Alpine region, honouring Hérens cows!
Program
Fights start at 10am*.
Musical entertainment featuring the Lou Rassignolet brass band, mechanical music and accordionist Mickaël Jeannerod
100% local craft market with numerous exhibitors
Activities for children and families: pony rides, wooden games, Cani-rando…
Traditional food and refreshments on site.
*These fights highlight the character of the animals, without violence or endangerment, in total respect for tradition.
A competition unlike any other in the world!
The Cognées – Vintage Edition is a gathering of old forest tractors, with concerts, a refreshment stand and fast food… All in all, it’s a great way to spend a good time, Cognées-style!
ON THE PROGRAM :
Saturday, September 20
11am – Parade of forestry tractors through the village of Les Gets (departure from Les Perrières) 2pm – Random demonstrations of mechanized skidding in a secure area, using vintage forestry tractors 7pm – “MACADAM FARMER” concert 8:30pm – “BIG BALLS” concert
Sunday, September 21st
11am – Random demonstrations of mechanized skidding in a secure area, with old-model forestry tractors 12:30pm – Accordion atmosphere 2pm – Random demonstrations of mechanized skidding in a secure area, with old-model forestry tractors
PLEASE NOTE: Unlike the usual logging competition, the Vintage Edition will not feature a forestry fair or equipment exhibitors.
Free event
See you on September 20 and 21, 2025 at Les Perrières for a unique competition, with food and refreshments on site! 🌲
The Museum celebrates Christmas in Les Gets with a magical afternoon of sparkling, poetic entertainment. The Museum’s instruments, the old Carrousel and our elves will provide a unique and festive experience that will sparkle in the eyes and delight the ears of children and parents alike. They’ll be wandering around with their amazing cart and barrel organ, complete with miles of songs!
3pm : Museum opening, free entry all afternoon. Demonstrations, games, …
4pm : Launch of the winter season of the wooden horse carousel and part of the Museum’s collection. The first rides will be given to children with the sound of the Limonaire.
4.30pm : “Games and lottery” at the merry-go-round, with ‘Carton compagnie’ and its cart full of surprises.
5pm : On the way to the Place Limonaire. Torchlight procession down the Rue du Vieux Village behind the musical and illuminated cart of ‘Carton compagnie’, with appearances of papillotes, magic powder and light bubbles.
5.30pm : Entertainment in the museum with ‘Les Lutins de Noël’, who will delight the guinguette and cabaret with their Christmas songs and stories, as well as elf jokes…
6pm : Opening of the ‘Drawing in Mechanical Music’ exhibition
6.20pm : Christmas gift-giving at the museum’s guinguette
6.30pm : Hot chocolate and mulled wine with music and songs by our elf and goblin
7pm : Fireworks with Cor des Alpes, Place Limonaire
8.30pm : Concert in the church with the Vallée d’Aulps choir and organ
During all the afternoon
Refreshments at the museum cabaret : Christmas beer and cakes
To celebrate the New Year 2025, we’re organising a very colourful evening!
At the dawn of a new year, what better way to get together with family and friends for a warm and festive evening? As the après-ski season draws to a close, we’re offering your little ones the chance to let off steam on the snowy dancefloor with a concert, a marshmallow party and invigorating hot chocolate! A Champagne and Champomy bar will also be available for you to toast this promising New Year together… At 6:00 pm, we’ll start the countdown to the fireworks display that will light up the village in colour, in a magical, fairytale atmosphere! 🎆
New Year’s programme
To celebrate the arrival of the new year 2025, we’re preparing a colourful evening for you! The New Year’s Eve party will take place on the snow front.
☕4:30 PM: Hot drinks distribution – help protect the planet by bringing your own cup.
🎶4:45 PM: Children’s concert.
🎤5:45 PM: Mayor’s New Year address.
🔥5:55 PM: ESF torchlight descent.
🎆6:00 PM: Fireworks display.
🕺6:30-8:00 PM: DJ Set.
Gets les Cannes is back for its second edition on Saturday 11 January!
On the programme: a night-time ski touring ascent.
The aim is to raise awareness of the risks involved in ski touring, and to help beginners enjoy this activity in complete safety in a majestic night-time setting. Prevention is at the heart of this event. Organised by the ESF and the Wetzayers association, it’s all about fun and conviviality.
Come and enjoy the sunset at Lac des Ecoles to the musical accompaniment of our summer concerts. Clink glasses and dance, then finish the night on the magical Alta Lumina course.
Join the group Sandwish from 7:30pm to 9:00pm for a Rock, Folk and Pop show 🎶 Continue the Alta Lumina evening from 10:00 pm 🌟
Prices and booking :
Concerts : free Alta Lumina : 19€50 adults / 10€50 children – Book online or at the lift tickets office
Back to childhood guaranteed with the Tête de Billes Festival on Saturday August 17!
Exchange your money for precious marbles and take part in the activities :
Ninja Warrior course
Waiters’ race
Ambulances and concerts
All kinds of entertainment!
Come and enjoy the sunset at Lac des Ecoles to the musical accompaniment of our summer concerts. Clink glasses and dance the night away on the magical Alta Lumina course.
Join DJ TEV from 7:00 pm for a House Chill atmosphere 🎶 Continue the evening on the enchanted Alta Lumina course 🌟
Tarifs et réservations
Concerts: free admission Alta Lumina: €19.50 adults / €10.50 children – Book online or at lift ticket offices
