{"id":16404,"date":"2020-06-09T16:11:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T14:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lesgets.com\/the-7-best-picnic-spots-in-les-gets-for-stunning-views\/"},"modified":"2023-08-03T15:14:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:14:41","slug":"the-7-best-picnic-spots-in-les-gets-for-stunning-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lesgets.com\/nl\/blog\/the-7-best-picnic-spots-in-les-gets-for-stunning-views\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 best picnic spots in Les Gets … for stunning views"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A view over the Pointe Perc\u00e9e for starters? Lake Geneva and the Pointe de Nyon as a main course? Mont Blanc for dessert ? Les Gets has plenty of stunning viewpoints where you can stop for a picnic.<\/p>\n

Up in the mountains or nearer the centre resort, here are our 7 best tips for enjoying your sandwich or salad surrounded by the Alps in all their splendour.<\/p>\n\n

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Strong point: easy to reach and close to activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s barely a 15-minute walk from the village to reach this well-known spot in Les Gets, the famous Lac des Ecoles swimming lake. Or you can make the climb on a self-service Ebike as there\u2019s a GetsLib<\/strong><\/a> station at the lake. If you have a lot to carry or just don\u2019t fancy walking or biking, there\u2019s a bus service and, in summer, even a little tourist train to take you to the site. For your lunch or dinner, don\u2019t forget the steak to take advantage of the self-service barbecues which you\u2019ll find there too. This is the perfect place for a family picnic on a vast beach with grass and views over the Marcelly peak and Mont Ch\u00e9ry. <\/p>\n

Besides your picnic:<\/strong> in the daytime, <\/strong>you can enjoy an after-lunch nap followed by a dip in the lake, or take the children to the Wibit park<\/strong><\/a> (floating inflatable play) or even go exploring on a trail bike or an electric quad bike. Our best recommendation for the evening is to try Lumina, an enchanting nocturnal trail. This brand new feature, the only one of its kind in France, is due to open near the lake in August 2020. <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Strong point: an interesting lake that\u2019s easy to reach<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is also known as the Lac des P\u00eacheurs (fishermen\u2019s lake). Which is no surprise because swimming is not allowed in this lake where the rainbow trout is king, much to the delight of anglers. This no-frills site has a certain unspoilt charm and is ideal for a picnic with the children. <\/p>\n

Besides your picnic:<\/strong> watch the fishermen in action and why not have a go yourself? You may even leave with your dinner fresh from the lake! (fishing permit compulsory\/day pass for visitors: \u20ac21.5). <\/p>\n

Access: <\/strong>No real difficulty, take either the Chavannes chairlift of the shuttle bus (plus a 15-minute walk), or walk from the village (about 1 hour, heading for Les Chavannes via Lac des Ecoles). <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Strong point: an original spot to delight the children<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do trappers and American Indians have for a picnic? We\u2019ll leave it to you to decide what to bring in your rucksack! Head for the Refuge des Trappeurs in the Grand-Cry sector to enjoy your meal in one of the freely-accessible teepees. It\u2019s a great way to get the children walking! In winter, the site is right on the slopes of the Grand-Cry fun area, and the teepees and picnic tables remain here throughout the summer season. A freely-accessible picnic room that seats 30 people with toilets is also available close by. <\/p>\n

Besides your picnic:<\/strong> why not play along with the theme of American Indians and trappers? The children will love it!\u00a0 Games, disguises, make-up, making your own bow… Use your imagination! <\/p>\n

Access:<\/strong> From Les Chavannes, it\u2019s about a 10-minute walk. Head towards Lac des P\u00eacheurs or Ranfolly. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t Grand Cry Sector<\/a>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n

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Strong point: the panorama<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the sun is at its highest point, or at the end of the day when it turns scarlet red just before setting behind the mountains, you almost certainly won\u2019t be the only ones to have organised a picnic here! This breathtaking spot has a picnic table placed just below the cross, or you can picnic on the grass. You\u2019ll be captivated by this village setting amid Alpine pastures and revitalised by the natural decor. <\/p>\n

Besides your picnic:<\/strong> walk a little further, along the ridges and\/or to Mont Ch\u00e9ry where you can enjoy a coffee and sweet treat, a crepe or pastry in the hamlet\u2019s only restaurant, Les Chevrelles. You\u2019ll be hypnotised by the ever-present view of Mont Blanc. <\/p>\n

Access:<\/strong> by car plus a 10-minute walk, or a 20-minute walk from the village centre, or on the Mont Ch\u00e9ry gondola lift followed by about an hour on foot <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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The secretive Chapelle de Jacquicourt<\/strong> <\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Strong point: a site concealed in a splendid, remote setting<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/em><\/strong>It takes a bit of effort to reach this unspoilt haven which offers views over the mountains and the Lo\u00ebx plateau! It takes between 1 1\/2 and 2 hours on foot from the centre of Les Gets to reach the protected biotope of this listed Natura 2000 site. <\/p>\n

Besides your picnic: <\/strong>\u00a0birdwatching for beginners! Indeed, no less than six bird species have been spotted in this sector, including the boreal owl, the black grouse, the hazel grouse and the spotted nutcracker. Keep your eyes peeled! For heritage fans, this lovely little chapel was originally built in 1679 on the territorial border between the villages of Les Gets, Samo\u00ebns and Taninges, but was demolished soon afterwards. It was rebuilt by the local people in the late 1980s. <\/p>\n

Access: <\/strong>on foot, the return trip from Le Sincerneret takes about 3 hours on fairly easy woodland paths.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Strong point: views to die for… <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hikers, trail runners, mountain-bikers and paragliders… All these outdoor sports enthusiasts cross paths at the summit of Mont Ch\u00e9ry. Get comfortable on the grass to watch them, observe the paragliders taking off, and enjoy the 360\u00b0 panorama over the Roc d\u2019Enfer, the Mont Blanc massif, the Chablais summits and the Aravis mountain range which won\u2019t fail to amaze you! <\/p>\n

Besides your picnic: <\/em><\/strong>prolong your walk by heading for one of the goat farms present on this mountain pasture, and learn to recognise the surrounding peaks with the help of the viewpoint indicator. <\/p>\n

Access: <\/strong>a 1 to 1 1\/2-hour walk along the ridge from Mont Caly. Or you can walk all the way up from the resort. The elevation gain is 600 metres! <\/p>\n

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Strong point: a picnic site installed in the heart of nature<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you love a picnic but don\u2019t want to sacrifice those creature comforts, then head for the Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re des Nauchets, via the \u201cTour des Mouilles\u201d hiking path or the Encape mountain-bike trail, for lunch at a comfortable picnic area. The 120 m\u00b2 platform offers the comfort of a \u201cterrace\u201d where the views are perfect for a leisurely bite to eat.<\/p>\n

Besides your picnic: <\/em><\/strong>walk off your meal by following the nearby hiking paths and\/or enjoy a comfortable nap on one of the sunbeds to recharge your batteries in the middle of nature. <\/p>\n

Access: <\/strong>it\u2019s about a 35 to 40-minute walk up from the centre of Les Gets. Alternatively, take the Chavannes Express chairlift. From the top, it\u2019s a 15 to 20-minute downhill walk. <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n Discover<\/a>\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t

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