Press Pack Les Gets - 2016 Summer

press PACK SUMMER 2016

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CONTENTS REPORT IDEAS SUMMER 2016 LES GETS NEWS • Crankworx arrives in Les Gets! (See page 12 "MOUNTAIN BIKING") • What's new for the bike park? (See page 15 "MOUNTAIN BIKING") • Innovation: GetsLib' • "Yoga attitude" with Barbara • Discover mountain flora and make Grandmother's remedies for yourself (see page 19 "Family") • A wonderful fondue using the day's harvest (see page 19 "Family") • The Mont Chery concerts (see page 20 "Family") • A dish, a chef!

EVENTS ALL SEASON

• SUMMER HIGHLIGHT from the 15th to the 19th of June: Crankworx Les Gets, 2016 (Mountain biking) • 2nd to the 5th of June: Euro Mountains • June 4th and 5th: Critérium du Dauphiné • June 24th to 26th: Passportes du Soleil • 15th to 17th July: International Festival of Mechanical Music • July 18th to 22nd: Week of the 4 Elements • 1st to 12th August: Lounge Music Festival + Patrick Bruel Concert on August 7th • August 20th: Masters Golf & Poker

MOUNTAIN BIKING • A key event of the 2016 season: Crankworx arrives in Les Gets!

• Les Gets Bikepark • What's new for the bike park?

• La Gets Airlines, for the mountain biking elite!

• The Pump Track • Les Portes du Soleil for electric mountain biking • The Bikepark in figures • The resort’s mountain bike ambassadors

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WHAT TO DO IN LES GETS IN THE SUMMER... … WITH YOUR FAMILY • The Portes du Soleil Multipass • Geocaching in Les Gets • Apprentice farmers and potters • The gourmet workshops at Chalet du Chocolat • The Mechanical Music Museum and creative workshops • Ideas for nature walks and workshops like no other • The Mont Chery concerts

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… FOR ATHLETES • The trail course facing Mont Blanc • Acrobatic paragliding • The 18-hole golf course • Adventure Park: for those who love nature

… TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR FEMININE SIDE •"Yoga attitude" with Barbara • The yurt, new trend...

• The Sereni Peaks Spa • The Clair Moment wellness area

ECO-TOURISM • Eco-actions • Innovation: GetsLib' invades Les Gets • The "Chablais Geopark", listed UNESCO • 19th June: peatland discovery tour with the electric all terrain vehicle

MADE IN LES GETS • Key village figures • Stay connected

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REPORT IDEAS SUMMER 2016 CRANKWORX LES GETS 2016: A MOUNTAIN BIKING WORLD PHENOMENON! A multi-competition and multi-show event that brings together the World Freestyle and Freeride mountain biking elite, from the 15th to the 19th of June in Les Gets. Eclectic and spectacular disciplines such as the Slopestyle, Dual Speed & Style, Pump Track or indeed the Downhill are all included. Five days in an incredible atmosphere, thousands of people from both France and internationally, daily entertainment for the whole family, concerts, a Kidsworx for children... a major event which allows you to take a breather between the two euro matches!

It is worth noting that Les Gets is the only European stop of the World Crankworx Tour alongside Rotorua in New Zealand and Whistler in Canada.

The different parts of Crankworx • A global event, how it’s organised: the construction of the events, the preparation of the tracks, setting up the field...

• The Kidsworx: a fun competition which is 100% for children: for the future champions of tomorrow!

• A "night ride" with the champion Tahnee Seagrave, discover the tracks of Les Gets in the moonlight!

• The "VIP ride" with the World Downhill Champion Loic Bruni... in complete privacy!

• The best mountain bike riders in the world: interviews, preparation for competition... in the minds of these versatile athletes who defy the laws of gravity!

• The "e-possible" electric mountain bike ride up the slopes of Carry, in the heart of the village!

• Shows, exhibitions, competitions... a real breather of fresh air between the Euro 2016 matches.

YOGA WITH THE FAMILY Throughout the season, Barbara offers holiday makers the opportunity to discover yoga in a unique setting, with a promise of experiencing some magical moments! A discipline which is becoming increasingly popular, yoga has many strengths and is both physically and mentally stimulating. This sport, which has many virtues, also encourages children to take part. Special sessions for children aged 4 to 16 years old, solo or with a parent, have been set up so that you can take advantage of a space for dialogue, to share real moments of complicity and to help your child improve their coordination, increase their confidence and make them feel more comfortable in their body.

INNOVATION: GETSLIB' INVADES LES GETS We have all heard about the rental bikes in Paris and Lyon. Electric bike self-service stations are now overtaking these bikes in popularity. In Les Gets, we call them the GetsLib'!

This new alternative mode of transportation was created last summer to suit short journeys and let holiday makers enjoy the mountain differently... www.lesgets.com/getslib PAGE 4 - PRESS PACK / SUMMER 2016

MITI, SAVOY CHEESE FROM THE JAPANESE! An atypical portrait of an avid cyclist and carer for cows; flown in from the land of the rising sun to learn the cheesemaker business.

Working at the Fruitière des Perrières, he produces all types of cheese, including mountain tome and raclette and has even developed his own creations ...

THE FAMILY HISTORY OF THE POTTER-FARMERS FROM LA SARRE A family story started by Jean-Claude, a goat farmer and manufacturer of AOC chevrotins cheese in a farmhouse overlooking the village. He works with his son, who will take over from him when he retires, and his daughters who are both potters and shepherdesses; they are never far away. They organise pottery workshops and their young students are just as fascinated by manual labour as with the lambs that await them in the adjacent barn.

They also take care of the farmers apprentices, who, from 3 years of age, can discover the world of this farm which is unlike the others!

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL MAINTENANCE: A DAY WITH THE PATROL BIKES The bike patrols are responsible for marking trails open and closed every day, preparing, maintaining, monitoring and advising about the bike trails. They are also the first to respond to any incidents, providing first aid before the emergency services arrive. A full-time job in the mountain landscape which has always been used by mountain bikers.

THE YURT, A NEW TREND FOR HOLIDAY MAKERS LOOKING FOR RELAXATION Noëlle Letessier, a well-being and serenity therapist. In these times of stress and life in the fast lane, it is fashionable to find a way to let go and recharge your batteries. Wherever and whoever we are, everyone is looking for a way to alleviate the pressures of daily life. What better way than with a yurt lost in the middle of nature, exuding positive vibes in a Zen atmosphere and a healthy environment?

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LES GETS NEWS

WHAT'S NEW FOR THE BIKEPARK? The Jump Park has been completely transformed with the creation of a Dual Slalom at the bottom of the 4-Cross and the Videopark which will be positioned in the same location with a new timing system... mountain bikers have a lot to try out this summer.

See details on page 15 "Mountainbiking"

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LES GETS, THE NEW STAGE OF THE CRANKWORX WORLD TOUR 2016 Born in Canada, Crankworx is a multicompetition and multi-show mountain biking event (sort of like the X Games in summer).

Now world-renowned, it attracts several thousands of people to each of its stages.

The best riders come from all over the world, the atmosphere is amazing and the audience follows the event all around the world.

The Crankworx festival presents several mountain bike disciplines such as the Slopestyle, Dual Speed & Style, the Pump Track, The Whip-Off or the Downhill, not forgetting the additional shows which largely contribute to the success of this event.

In 2016, Les Gets is becoming a part of the Cranxworx circuit which currently includes Rotorua in New Zealand and Whistler, the historic cradle of the festival. At the resort, which is accustomed to organising large events, there is an opportunity to reach an eclectic audience and strengthen its position as a world famous spot for mountain biking.

Crankworx will take place from the 15th to the 19th June 2016, a week before the famous Passportes du Soleil 80 km ride.

See details on page 12 "Mountainbiking"

INNOVATION: GETSLIB' INVADES LES GETS We all know about the rental bikes in Paris and Lyon. Electric bike self-service stations are now overtaking these bikes in popularity. In Les Gets, we call them the GetsLib'! This new alternative mode of transportation was created last summer to make short journeys easier and to let holiday makers experience the mountain differently...

Simple and convenient, simply register online and then come and collect your individual pass from the Tourist Office. You choose the amount of time you want the bikes for and, with your pass in hand, you can use the bikes 7 days a week, whenever you choose. To make it easier to collect, drop off and recharge the bikes and to encourage holiday makers to use this form of transportation, many stations are present in the village...

See details on page 28 "Eco-Tourism" www.lesgets.com/getslib

DISCOVER THE MOUNTAIN FLORA AND MAKE GRANDMOTHER'S REMEDIES FOR YOURSELF

A WONDERFUL FONDUE USING THE DAY'S HARVEST

In summer, Michel wanders the pastures of Les Gets in search of mountain plants.

Meanwhile, he organises discovery outings where you can pick these wild plants for yourself, which will then be used to make a concoction a little later on. Arnica and arnica oil are produced in July, hypericum, blueberries or valuable gentian root extractions and bitter tonic at other times of year... what can be made is adapted depending on the flowering and the alternation of each plant cycle.

See details on page 19 "With your Family"

Discovering the wild plants of Mont Chery at an easy initiatory pace, accessible to all. You can pick plants which will then be used to complement Swiss fondue, which hikers will savour later on in a mountain restaurant...

Each week, on reservation.

See details on page 19 "With your Family"

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"YOGA ATTITUDE" WITH BARBARA Throughout the season, Barbara offers holiday makers the opportunity to discover yoga in a unique setting, with a promise of experiencing some magical moments! A discipline which is becoming increasingly popular, yoga has many strengths and is both physically and mentally stimulating. This sport, which has many benefits for adults, beginners and the more experienced, also encourages children, including the very young, to take part. For 4-16 year olds, special sessions are available, alone or with a parent, which allow you to take advantage of a space for dialogue, to share real moments of complicity, and to help your child improve their coordination, increase their confidence and make them feel more comfortable in their body.

Courses accessible to everyone, at any time of the day.

See details on page 24 "Get in touch with your feminine side"

A DISH, A CHEF: GREGORY TRUFFLE REBLOCHON

MONT CHERY CONCERTS Every Sunday there are two hours of pop/rock concerts in the natural amphitheatre at Belvedere, with a backdrop of a 280° panorama of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains. Free access to concerts, climb or ride the gondola.

Information, rates and reservations: Tel. +33 04 50 83 31 34.

See details on page 20 "With your Family"

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This dish combines two completely opposite worlds. On the one hand, we have the authenticity of the Reblochon and on the other, the refinement of the truffle. Prepared in a cast iron casserole dish, the cheese is delicately infused with the fragrance of the truffles and Ayze sparkling wine, which perfects the HauteSavoie touch and leaves the taste buds wanting more. This recipe is accompanied by Alpine cured meats, potatoes and green salad.

You can taste this speciality, created by Grégory the chef, in les Chesterfield du Bacchus or just next door, on the friends' table at Crychar. www.crychar.com

EVENTS ALL SEASON

Information and programming www.lesgets.com/evenements

EURO MOUNTAIN

FROM THE 2ND TO THE 5TH OF JUNE In 2008, wanting to create a "little brother" for the official Euro tour, the small village of Staldenried/ Gspon launched a unique sporting tournament on the highest football field in Europe (2008 meters above sea level). So now, every four years, mountain teams from across Europe compete in their national jerseys and under their national anthems, for the title of European champion of the mountain villages. This sporting event will take place in France in 2016, in the resorts of Morzine/Les Gets from the 2nd to the 5th of June, one week just before the "real" Euro competition. Twelve teams from twelve nations represented by amateur clubs from (mainly) mountainous regions, will compete in a unique setting at over 1500 meters above sea level. A unique location for a football stadium... facing Mont Blanc!

★ SUMMER HIGHLIGHT ★

CRANKWORX LES GETS 2016

FROM THE 15TH TO THE 19TH OF JUNE Crankworx is a multi-competition and multi-show mountain biking event (sort of like the X Games in summer). The best riders come from all over the world, the atmosphere is amazing and the audience follows the event all around the world.

The event includes several disciplines such as Slopestyle, the Dual Speed & Style, the Pump Track or the Downhill, plus additional shows, daily entertainment and exhibition which hosts the biggest brands and special events for children.

See details on page 12 "Mountain

CRITERIUM DU DAUPHINE

4TH AND 5TH OF JUNE On the 4th and 5th of June 2016, the world's best cycling teams will compete in Les Gets in the Critérium du Dauphiné. This cycling event is the most famous stage race after the Tour de France and is a real test for the riders.

As one of the city stages, Les Gets is hosting the grand departure in 2016! The paddock will extend over more than one kilometre through the heart of village. The location is ideal for spectators as they will be able to get very close to the teams. Entertainment will be provided to the general public in the town centre, who are expected to arrive in great numbers.

Thanks to the significant presence of numerous media organisations as well as broadcasting provided to 170 countries, this competition is a unique opportunity to develop Les Gets’ reputation both in France and internationally on a very select stage.

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LA PASSPORTES DU SOLEIL

24TH TO THE 26TH OF JUNE See you on the slopes of the Portes du Soleil for the 13th edition of the mountain biking event between France and Switzerland.

Starting from 7 different resorts including Les Gets, thanks to the lifts, the route reveals the area's most beautiful trails, with varied backgrounds and exceptional views. Provisions along the route offer a refreshing break and will give you the chance to taste local products as well as the specialties of each village.

Info: www.passportesdusoleil.com

WEEK OF THE 4 ELEMENTS

FROM THE 18TH TO THE 22ND OF JULY Strongly attached to its core values and eco-tourist philosophy, the resort is organising a week which is dedicated to families, around the theme of the preservation and discovery of our natural environment.

The concept is based on the 4 elements that make up our planet, offering activities which are focused on local identity and the richness of our mountain environment.

The schedule includes live shows for children which are accessible to all ages, creative workshops such as making kites, candles, water mills, herb gardens, land art... as well as nature hikes to explore the mountain plants or exhibitions around the theme of the environment. www.lesgets.com/4elements

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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MECHANICAL MUSIC

FROM THE 15TH TO THE 17TH OF JULY The 17th edition of the festival promises to be a truly artistic performance in the heart of Les Gets. For three days, there will once again be over 400 participants who have come from all over Europe to liven up the village streets and squares which will be turned into huge animated painting with music.

Around a hundred shows, conferences and concerts are scheduled for the grown ups as well as the little ones. Your eyes and ears will be delighted by the automatons, barrel organs, fairground organs and other instruments... all centred around the main theme which this year is "Mechanical Music and the Arts."

New events have also been planned, including a magnificent outdoor performance by l'Harmonie de La Clusaz, with 60 musicians accompanied by a barrel organ.

A new Ferris wheel will roam the streets of the village. The unique thing about it is that it is run entirely by people; needed to make the machine move and play music!

Three concerts will be performed in the church on the philharmonic Aeolian organ, which is a listed historical monument, which makes up part of the Museum's fantastic collection of instruments.

On Saturday and Sunday, festival-goers can go and watch the fireworks, backed by the sound of the majestic giant metronome.

Something that also shouldn't be missed is the exhibits relating to the arts in general, such as cinema, painting, music... and the great unprecedented gathering of presidents of the associations of mechanical music in Europe, who will meet in Les Gets for the first time during the event.

LOUNGE MUSIC FESTIVAL

FROM THE 1ST TO THE 12TH OF AUGUST PATRICK BRUEL CONCERT ON AUGUST 7TH The village of Les Gets becomes a giant concert hall for almost two weeks during this festival highlighting cool and relaxing "lounge" music. More than 40 free concerts will be organised in different establishments throughout the village, creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the streets. From afternoon to evening, the audience will be able to criss-cross from one terrace to another as they please, guided by the sounds of a broad range of music from blues to reggae, through pop to jazz.

The youngest will also be able to benefit from this melodious atmosphere by attending musical workshops. The aim is to bring the young and the old together around the same theme.

The Lounge Music Festival is also an opportunity to discover new talents and a chance for budding artists to be noticed and share a stage with the big summer concert. Last year, the L.E.J. trio warmed up the crowd for Florent Pagny.

Good luck to the next group who will perform just before Patrick Bruel, the headliner of this year's festival. More info at www.lesgets.com/lounge

PATRICK BRUEL - HEADLINER FOR THE LOUNGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 7

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OF AUGUST

A passionate musician, eternally curious and driven by his desire for adventure, Patrick Bruel is one of the most accomplished artists of his generation. For over 30 years, he has led an acting career in theater and cinema, alongside his singer-songwritercomposing career. He will perform on Sunday, 7th of August on the esplanade of the Maison des Gets, a dream setting surrounded by nature in the heart of the alps. His original fans will be delighted to hear the songs which made him famous as his set will include his greatest hits from previous albums. After Garou and Florent Pagny, the charisma and allure of this artist with timeless success promises an unforgettable and unmissable moment for festival goers, locals and tourists.

Ticket details, prices and sales on www.lesgets.com/bruel

MASTERS GOLF & POKER

20TH OF AUGUST This unique and original competition mixes a Stableford golf competition with a Texas Hold'em Poker tournament.

The golf score that a player receives in the morning determines the number of chips they get in the poker tournament in the afternoon. The person who wins the poker tournament is declared winner of the Masters.

Entries should be made directly at the Golf Club House before Friday 19th of August at noon.

More info and details: www.lesgets.com/masters

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LE VTT HIGHLIGHT EVENT OF THE 2016 SEASON: THE CRANKWORX COMES TO GETS! Having organised five World Cups, several national competitions and the hugely successful World Mountain Biking Championships in 2004, Les Gets is the ideal spot to host the Crankworx festival. The only stage of the tour in Europe, the resort joins Rotorua in New Zealand and the historic birthplace of this great event, Whistler in Canada.

Multi-competitions and multi-shows, this mountain bike event can be compared to the X Games of the summer. The best riders on the planet will be here, the atmosphere will be amazing with an audience that has travelled from all around the world to be at the event.

2016 marks the second year of the Crankworx World Tour, and groups the three stages (of Rotorua, Les Gets, and Whistler) together to give an overall general ranking. This tour will crown the best and most versatile riders in each discipline. All the great champions will be present, ready to fight for victory in five events organised in Les Gets: Downhill, Pump Track, Dual Speed & Style, Slopestyle (Triple Crown) and the Whip-Off (European Championships).

Les Gets' ambassador, Loic Bruni will be especially motivated in the Downhill after his win in March at Crankworx Rotorua.

The Slopestyle flagship event, continues to be one of the highlights of the festival, with prize money of 10,000 euros this year. The winner of three 2016 Slopestyle races will have the chance to win an extra $25,000 in the Crankworx World Tour, winning the supreme crown, which has never been achieved.

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Beside the competitions, don't miss the side shows, the daily entertainments, the exhibitor's hall showing the biggest brands or the special events for children.

Crankworx will take place from the 15th to the 19th of June 2016, a week before the famous "Pass'Portes du Soleil" and its 80 km of trails. With more than 6,000 participants for this 12th annual Pass'Portes and with extensive facilities like the Pump Track in the heart of the village, this first edition of Crankworx Les Gets 2016 will draw a huge audience.

Information and program: www.crankworx.com

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Wednesday, June 15 • 9 am - 8 pm........................................ Exhibition Hall • 10 am...................... Kidsworx - Pump Track Session • 7 pm. . ................ Whip-Off European Championship • 8 pm. . ........................................ Opening Ceremony

FOCUS ON KIDSWORX The Crankworx festival will attract a broad audience of all ages, including the very young, who will be fascinated by these oh so spectacular disciplines. If they want to be like "the big guys", wouldn't they like to play the part of Loic Bruni or Adrien Loron at the Pump Track? So it made sense to organise a special competition for up and coming riders so that they too can enjoy this great global festival of mountain biking.

Opening the festival on Wednesday, there will be a session of children from aged 6 and up, designed to test out the Pump Track, in the heart of the village (which is already in Les Gets and suitable for all ages).

The Kids Pump Track Finale will take place on Saturday, June 18th from 2 pm.

The Kids Dual Slalom will take place on Sunday, June 19th from 11 am.

Thursday, June 16 • 9 am - 8 pm........................................ Exhibition Hall • 11 am............................... VIP outing with Loïc Bruni • 5 pm. . ............................... Finals Dual Speed & Style • 8 pm. . ...................... International MTB Film Festival • 10 pm. . ......................................................... Concert • 10:30 pm. . ... Girls Night Ride with Tahnee Seagrave Friday, June 17 • 9 am - 8 pm........................................ Exhibition Hall • 4 pm. . ................ Mini-bikes Challenge (Dual Slalom) • 7 pm. . ........................................... Pump Track Finals • 10 pm. . ......................................................... Concert Saturday, June 18 • 9 am - 8 pm........................................ Exhibition Hall • 10 am...................... Kidsworx - Pump Track Session • 11 am.................. "E-possible" Ascent (electric ATV) • 4:30 pm. . ........................................ Slopestyle Finals • 8 pm. . ...................... International MTB Film Festival • 10 pm. . ......................................................... Concert Sunday, June 19 • 9 am - 8 pm........................................ Exhibition Hall • 9 am..................................... Kidsworx - Dual Slalom • 12:30 pm. . ......................................... Downhill Finals • 7 pm. . ........................................ Volunteer's evening DOSSSIER DE PRESSE / ÉTÉ 2016 - PAGE 13

THE BIKEPARK IN FIGURES

• 95 km of marked trails.

• 14 Downhill tracks (DH).

• 1 Freeride track.

• 6 Cross Country tracks (XC).

• 1 Dual Slalom • 1 3-hectare Jump Park.

• 1 80km Portes du Soleil Enduro Tour.

• 1 North Shore area.

• 1 Mini Jump Park.

• 1 Kid Zone.

• 1 4-Cross track.

• 1 "Coaching Track".

• 1 Pump Track.

• 1 Vidéopark.

• 3 lifts dedicated to mountain biking, the Chavannes Express chairlift and the Nauchets Express equipped with double support for loading 2 bikes per seat.

• 35 people at a time can be taken to the entrance via the lifts or the car.

• 8 bike patrols ensure safety and maintain the tracks..

Visit www.lesgets.com/vtt for the latest information and mountain biking news in Les Gets.

LES GETS BIKEPARK An integral part of the 12 stations of the Franco-Swiss Portes du Soleil, Les Gets is a pioneer destination for Mountain biking competitions as well as leisure activities. Their bike park is accessible to both experts and beginners, it is constantly being redeveloped and offers up a wonderful playground for the various Downhill, Cross Country, Freestyle and Freeride disciplines.

For experienced riders Arranged over 3 levels and equipped with bridges, jumps, passages in the forest and wooded areas, the Jump Park is a favourite spot for thrill seekers. The Downhill, Freeride, North Shore zones, the 4-Cross or the recently created Pump Track should not be missed.

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For lovers of the great outdoors 95 km of tracks and marked trails give you the opportunity to ride in the countryside through the mountain pastures and enjoy the magnificent scenery that the mountain has to offer.

To be discovered with friends or family in Les Gets and across the Passportes du Soleil, between France and Switzerland.

For children Start mountain biking safely in the Les Gets Kid Zone, mini Jump Park or Coaching Track. As for the Pump Track which is located in the centre of the resort, it is very popular with young people who use it to learn or improve. Mountain biking schools are also a very effective way of progressing with qualified professionals.

WHAT'S NEW FOR THE BIKEPARK? Located at Nauchets, the Jump Park is intended for an adult audience because it is composed of tracks, jumps and perilous (sometimes even acrobatic) wooden blocks. This summer, mountain bikers will discover a brand new path with new bridges, making it even more popular for thrill-seekers.

The bottom of the 4-Cross will also be changing, with the creation of a Dual Slalom or two identical parallel lines on which bikers can compete.

Like the winter skiers in the Videopark giant slalom, competitive enthusiasts can also see a video of their performance on their mobiles and on the Internet, and then share them on social networks. www.lesgets.com/videopark Finally, for those who wish to compete on a course, a new timing system will be put in place on one of the bike park trails. You will be able to see your time, to analyse the different lap times and compare your times with that of the world champion Loic Bruni.

LES PORTES DU SOLEIL ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKING

LES GETS AIRLINES, FOR THE MOUNTAIN BIKING ELITE! This recently developed track is only for expert riders. This aerial course has several North Shore, Freeride and Slopestyle areas.

The beginning can be found at the top of the Mont Chery gondola, where the view of Mont Blanc is worth the trip alone!

Experienced mountain bikers will enjoy the different stages, including step-downs, doubles, 6-meter-high gaps, step-up/stepdown gaps and another large gap, all on a single track and in a natural, wooded environment.

A real treat for fans and thrillseekers!

THE PUMP TRACK Located in the Town Hall Square in the centre of the resort, the Pump Track adds to the already huge supply of bike tracks in the Les Gets Bikepark.

Inspired by the tracks created in the 1970s and 1980s by BMX riders, the Pump Track is a continuous loop on which riders can cycle without pedalling to keep going.

The sequence of turns, dips and bumps can be ridden or jumped

and BMX), no matter their level, age or equipment. As well as being accessible and friendly, it is also a playful terrain which is constantly evolving, perfect for developing or perfecting skills.

The area is freely accessible throughout the summer season.

Online video www.lesgets.com/vtt/pumptrack For those wishing to ride on the same trail as the best riders in the world, the Pump Track specially created for Crankworx Les Gets will remain in place throughout the summer.

in multiple combinations at speeds sometimes exceeding 30 km/h depending on the technique used.

Intended to attract a broad audience, the Pump Track rallies all the Mountain Bike tribes (Cross Country, Downhill, Freeride, Dirt

For four years now, les Portes du Soleil has focused on electric mountain biking. Moving around the area during the summer season is a breeze! A specific mark-up with coloured chips (green, blue, red, black) is used on the track. 26 circuits are well marked and numbered. They are identified by their length and technical difficulty, either using the resort scale (1 to 2 hours), the valley scale (half day) or more broadly the area scale (full day).

The new generation of batteries will easily allow you to ride for half a day. Once the batteries have run out, they can be charged in one of the relay points identified at some mountain restaurants (Bosch systems only). Other affiliated restaurants also welcome riders in possession of their own charger (recommended for other systems).

Indicative rates: half day, €25 to €50 - full day €49 to €75, according to the cycling equipment and battery power.

In Les Gets, Evasion Sports, Intersport and Nevada Sports shops offer electric bikes. info: www.lesgets.com/vtt PRESS PACK / SUMMER 2016 - PAGE 15

LES GETS MOUNTAIN BIKING AMBASSADORS For many years, Les Gets has had a special relationship with its ambassadors. They are already famous, or hope to be, and all of them leave their mark on the history of their sport whilst developing brand awareness.

TAHNEE SEAGRAVE Tahnee signed a partnership contract with Les Gets two years ago. Originally from Great Britain, she is a regular on the Les Gets tracks where she has trained from a young age. She wears the resort’s colours in the Elite World Cups and the major global Mountain Biking Downhill competitions.

Record in Downhill (DH): 2015 : 3rd in the World Cup, 5th at the World Championships in Vallnord (Andorra).

2014 : Bronze Medal at the World Championships in Lillehammer-Hafjell.

2013 : Junior World Champion in Pietermaritzburg, winner of the Junior Champion World Cup, DH British Champion.

2012 : Vice Junior World Champion, winner of the Junior World Cup.

JULIEN ABSALON Since 1998 and his first title in the junior category, Julien Absalon has risen through the ranks of world mountain biking and has a unique track record. He has been champion of France, Europe and the World multiple times and was also crowned two-time Olympic champion in cross-country mountain biking. He regularly visits the Les Gets resort where he likes to relax on family holidays.

Cross Country (XC) Record: Double Olympic champion in 2004 and 2008.

World Champion in 2004 to 2007, silver in 2009 and 2015, bronze in 2011.

European champion in 2006 and 2014, silver in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2011.

Champion of France from 2003 to 2015.

1st overall in the 2014 World Cup.

LOÏC BRUNI At 22, Loïc has already proved his excellence at the highest levels and is now playing major roles in the World Cup circuit in MTB Downhill. In 2015, Loic Bruni became Downhill World Champion, 3 years after his title in the Juniors. He also ended the season in 2nd in the standings of the World Cup and is also in the running for the title of Champion of France.

He joined the ambassadors three years ago. He's a regular on the Les Gets slopes where he comes to perfect his training every year. Loïc bares the Lapierre brand, partner of the resort and the Portes du Soleil.

Record in Downhill (DH): 2015 : Elite World Champion in Vallnord (Andorra), 2nd overall in the World Cup, Champion of France. Elite World Champion in Vallnord (Andorra), 2nd overall in the World Cup, Champion of France.

2014 : Champion of France in DH, several top 10s in the World Cup 1st at the iXS European DH Cup. Winner of the DH at 2013 : Elite Champion of France.

Crankworx Rotorua 2016, 2012 : Junior World Champion, overall winner of he will be coming home to the Junior World Cup. defend his title in Les Gets on 2011 : Junior Champion of France.

Sunday the 19th of June, as 2010 : Cadet Champion of France. part of the legendary route of the 2004 World Championships.

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THINGS TO DO IN LES GETS IN THE SUMMER…

… WITH YOUR FAMILY In Les Gets, enjoy the soft mountain rhythms and discover a wide range of activities for the whole family.

Labelled as a Family Plus Mountain, the village is equipped with facilities adapted to each age and happily welcomes children. There are so many possibilities, the only thing everyone will be left wanting is to come back another time!

PORTES DU SOLEIL MULTIPASS Thanks to the Portes du Soleil Multipass, pedestrians can make use of the lifts throughout the Portes du Soleil for 2 €/day. Many activities are also included in this multi-activity pass, like the swimming lake, the Mechanical Music Museum or the Les Gets tourist train.

In the different Portes du Soleil resorts you will find: 4 swimming pools, 2 lakes, 23 lifts, 5 cultural sites, 9 tennis centres, 2 ice rinks, 3 tourist trains, inter-resort shuttles, 800 km of hiking trails... and many discounts for socio-professionals. www.lesgets.com, under the Multipass heading.

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GEOCACHING IN LES GETS Geocaching is a hobby that involves using a global position system (GPS) to find or hide a container; called "geocache" in various places throughout the world.

More than 2.5 million geocaches are listed in 222 countries on various community web sites dedicated to the game.

In Les Gets, you can have a really fun time discovering the paths in an innovative new way whilst searching for geocaches scattered around the area.

To do this, simply download the official Geocaching app to any type of smartphone and select the geocache to find. Once found, you will need to sign the "logbook" and indicate the date you found it, then put the box back exactly where you found it before sharing your experience on geocaching.com The notebook or logbook must be left in the cache so that the next visitors can record their own message.

You can also take an object and leave it in exchange for another, or leave it without taking anything in return.

The whole point of the game is its interactive and participative nature. The proof of its popularity is in the comments left by geocaching lovers from around the world at every place they visit. info: www.lesgets.com/geocaching APPRENTICES FARMERS Children from 3 years of age can play at apprentice farmers and playfully discover the life of the animals at La Sarre Farm during a morning full of laughter and good fun: feed the rabbits, make cheese, take care of the pigs ... Nathalie will be at their side to make sure they have an unforgettable time!

Price: 15 € /child from 10 am to 12 pm, by reservation.

Tel. +33 (0) 6 26 92 60 62 - www.lesfermesdelasarre.fr APPRENTICES POTTERS Anouk and Nathalie, the potter-farmer sisters at Sarre Farm offer discovery workshops and an introduction to pottery. For those aged 12 and above, a timeless activity awaits. Anouk guides her students and teaches them to turn with the ancestral gestures of the potter. The result is a combination of the imagination and the capacity of the individual. You can create a bowl, a pot or any other decorative object, but it will be unique every single time!

Children between 6 and 12 years of age don’t have to be left out. They can discover another side of the potter's work. They can tame this raw material by playing with it, adapting to the sensations of the earth between their fingers, palpating, modelling, sculpting... They will create all sorts of objects using the Colombin technique which consists of PAGE 18 - PRESS PACK / SUMMER 2016

assembling lumps of earth in order to create a form. They can make small figures, bowls plates… anything they like! Whatever each little potter can make using their desires and creativity!

The idea is that everyone can leave with their own clay pottery, made by their own hands, at the end of the holidays.

Remember that this unconventional place is not only a pottery workshop but also a barn that can be visited for free every week during the season.

Price: 20 € / person.

Duration, 1 hour, reservation required.

Tel. +33 (0) 6 26 92 60 62 - www.poterie-des-gets.fr THE GOURMET WORKSHOPS AT CHALET DU CHOCOLAT How about leaving the trails for a while and swapping your mountain bike for a cap and an apron? Isabelle invites you to participate in a gourmet workshop in a warm atmosphere around the timeless delight of chocolate. A family experience that will tantalise the taste buds and help you to take home a unique and original creation to be enjoyed... without moderation!

Duration, 1h30, reservation required.

From 15 € / person.

Tel. + 33 (0)6 84 34 36 75.

IDEAS FOR NATURE WALKS AND WORKSHOPS LIKE NO OTHER DISCOVER THE MOUNTAIN FLORA AND MAKE GRANDMOTHER'S REMEDIES FOR YOURSELF Michel Rostalski is passionate about mountain flora. Throughout the summer, he wanders the pastures of Les Gets in search of plants. With these, he creates infused oils as well as macerates and alcohols to heal wounds and ailments.

To share his passion, he organises walks every week in the high season, to allow visitors to discover wild plants. After about 2 hours of walking (accessible to all), participants are invited to make a potion from the harvested mountain plants which are, for the most part, unknown.

In July, arnica, known for its soothing properties, is thrust into the spotlight. In thirty minutes, the "students" create arnica oil and leave with their bottle at the end of the session.

Then Michel continues on the walk where visitor can pick wort, or blueberries, root extracts of the precious gentian and bitter tonics...

During the different seasons, Michel adapts his preparations depending on the flowering cycles of each plant.

Michel educates travellers about the importance of preserving the "reservoirs of biodiversity", he puts the public in contact with "the spirit of the plants." Indeed, there has recently been a renewed interest in wild flora, nature's remedies, healers' secrets, popular knowledge and edible and medicinal wild plants...

In addition to the instructive side, these walks are also very popular because you can also enjoy the splendid views, including Mont Blanc, and relax and forget daily stresses. It is a moment of true freedom and relaxation.

These walks are proposed as part of the summer events.

A WONDERFUL FONDUE USING THE DAY'S HARVEST Discover Mont Chery's wild plants with a Mont Blanc fondue evening!

Departing at 5:30 pm for an easy and accessible beginners’ journey of around two hours under the magical influence of the mountain, looking for Mont Chery's wild mountain plants. After this unique promenade opposite Mont Blanc, hikers will find themselves in a mountain restaurant where they can taste new flavours that complement the half/half Swiss fondue, made with plants found during the journey.

Every Tuesday, on reservation.

Prices: € 55 / person excluding wine (guided hiking, aperitif with delicacies, fondue with charcuterie, wine, gourmet coffee).

Reservations: Tel. +33 04 50 83 31 34.

NIGHT TIME HIKE WITH FONDUE AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC Departing at 6:30 pm for a calm and easy outing, accessible to all, taking about one hour, encompassing friendliness and originality.

Punctuated with anecdotes and local stories, the journey is also full of surprises, with some unexpected stops to the sound of traditional music, bagpipes and hurdy-gurdy from Central France.

After this exclusive experience in nature, hikers will find themselves in an Alpine chalet around a traditional fondue. What better way to end the evening than in the traditional Savoyard way!

Each week, on reservation.

Prices: € 47 / person all inclusive (guided hike, drink, fondue, wine, dessert, digestive).

Information, rates and reservations: Tel. +33 (0) 6 81 05 60 82.

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MONT CHERY CONCERTS Every Sunday at 1:30 pm at the start of the Mont Chery gondola, two-hours of pop/ rock concerts are available in a natural amphitheatre with a backdrop of a 280° panorama of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains.

A timeless experience to be enjoyed with family or friends. Free access to concerts, hiking (1h from the village center) or by cable car (free with the Portes du Soleil multipass).

Information, rates and reservations: Tel. +33 04 50 83 31 34.

EDUCATIONAL TOUR, DISCOVERY AND INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL MUSIC Each week, the museum offers a mechanical music discovery workshop for children over 5 years old. This is a time where everyone is introduced to the art of music from another era and is as informative as it is entertaining.

Children can discover the different mechanical musical instruments (organ, piano, violin ...) and learn about the different parts that make up the devices (pipe, bellows ...), before trying them.

Price: € 3 / person (duration 1 hour). Reservation and registration at the museum.

Tel. +33 (0)4 50 79 85 75 www.musicmecalesgets.org

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MECHANICAL MUSIC MUSEUM This one of a kind European museum highlights mechanical musical instruments, some dating back to the 17 th century. Reflected through the music boxes, phonographs, barrel organs and automatic pianos, 650 pieces are well presented in the context of their time throughout the different rooms of the museum, and are in good working order. This collection is now recognised by experts and public bodies around the world due to its originality and value.

Winding around the galleries, visitors are transported to another era. You will discover unsuspected, unreleased or rare treasures like the automatons of the famous perfumer Roger & Gallet, the talking machine or the tavern and dance organs in the new exhibition rooms.

Individual rates: • Museum: 9 € / adult - € 5 / child.

• Extension: 6 € / adult - € 3.50 / child.

• Couples tickets: € 12.50 / adult - € 8.50 / child.

• Group rates: Museum: 6,50 € / adult - Extension: 6,50 € / adult - For both buildings: € 10 (2h).

• Museum and automatons: 5 € / child (duration 1h15).

Tel. +33 (0)4 50 79 85 75 www.musicmecalesgets.org

Among this magnificent collection, there is an Aeolian Philharmonic Organ, classed as a listed historial monument. It is exceptionally impressive and can be found in the Les Gets church and functions in manual or automatic mode. Concerts are given every Tuesday during the season.

The mechanical chime from the 150th anniversary of the annexation of la Savoie to France that overlooks the entrance to the museum is also a must.

In 2011, the Museum was the first cultural institution in Rhone Alps to obtain the "Quality Tourism" label, coveted because it highlights the excellence of the services offered to visitors. The Museum had the label renewed in August 2014 for three more years.

The 17th International Festival of Mechanical Music will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of July 2016 around the theme of "Mechanical Music and the Arts."

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… FOR ATHLETES You can be a sports fanatic, an expert in milder activities, in hiking, mountain trails or indeed, a thrill-seeker...

With multiple opportunities around the area, everyone can find an activity to suit them, whatever their level might be.

THE TRAILS FACING MONT BLANC 3 marked Hiking Trails, including 1 beginner’s loop, are offered in a unique setting in the Mont Chery region. In this area with great natural wealth, between forests and pastures, simply look around you to appreciate the magnificent panorama with the Mont Blanc range in the background. It is an ideal area for all fans of mountain running or those who want to improve or simply relax in the mountains!

Accessible via the Mont Chery gondola, routes start and end at the arrival station.

• TRAIL 1 : BLUE 5.7 km - 250 m D+ • TRAIL 2 : RED 10.5 km - 580 m D+ • TRAIL 3 : BLACK 11.5 km - 800 m D+ More information: www.lesgets.com/trail

ADVENTURE PARK: FOR THOSE WHO LOVE NATURE A fun natural activity, to be experienced with family, friends, groups, in a couple or solo. You can take to the treetops, discover the landscape from above, set challenges to overcome your limitations, test the zip lines, giant wheels, bridges, beams, you will truly start to feel like Tarzan... 7 unlimited routes and over 86 games, choose your challenge with four levels of difficulty, from easy to expert.

From 1.80 m with your arms raised for the large course and from 1.55 m with your arms raised to the small course.

Info and prices: www.aventure-parc.fr/les-gets ACROBATIC PARAGLIDING FIRST FLIGHT Antoine Tricou is a seasoned paraglider who has been competing for ten years, a former member of the French paragliding centre. Passionate about his sport, he developed Freestyle tandems to find another way of thrill-seeking while flying.

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of the use of thermals. The result is stunning, with acro tricks like the wingover, sat, helicopter... upside down, forward, backward, even the most courageous will have find their fair share of thrills and adrenaline!

Price € 120, including video.

Contact Antoine Tricou: Tel. +33 (0) 6 10 12 37 79.

18 HOLE GOLF COURSE The 18-hole golf course in Les Gets is the first golf course in France to be certified ISO 14001 (environmental standard) in October 2010. The audit has approved the measures put in place on the golf course to limit the impact of its activity on the environment. This certification is part of the village’s eco-tourist philosophy and is added to that of the Sagets (ski lift company) and the Tourist Office.

On the ground, the wilderness setting and exceptional views and panoramas of Mont Blanc are definitely part of the success of this mountain golf course. Aficionados of swing will also appreciate the path lined with pine trees so that they can play a range of varied shots.

The plan for the season is well set out with a schedule that promises fantastic moments full of sharing and conviviality.

Do not miss an original competition that mixes Golf and Poker on the 20th of August.

See details on page 11 "Events" Golf details • Opening dates: Saturday 4th of June to Sunday 2nd October, 2016.

• 18-hole course at 5264 m - par 70, set on the slopes of Chavannes.

• Member of Golfy network, leading golf network in France.

• 30 carts available to golfers.

• Golf Academy: discovery or advanced courses, golf school, lessons for all levels supervised by a state certified professional.

• Golf Restaurant: Express menu to fine dining, there is something for everyone.

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… DISCOVER YOUR FEMININE SIDE "YOGA ATTITUDE" WITH BARBARA Throughout the season, Barbara offers holiday makers the opportunity to discover yoga in a unique setting, with a promise of experiencing some magical moments! A discipline which is becoming increasingly popular, yoga has many strengths and is both physically and mentally stimulating. This sport, which has many benefits, is for adults, beginners or the more experienced but it also invites children, including very young, to take part. For 4-16 year olds, special sessions, alone or with a parent, which take advantage of a space for dialogue, allow you to share real moments of complicity, will help children to improve their coordination, increase confidence and make them feel more comfortable in their own body.

THE YURT, NEW TREND...

The holidays are the perfect time to relax and regain your vitality. For those who need to disconnect and forget the stresses of everyday life, Noëlle Letessier organises relaxation sessions in a yurt in the heart of nature. Comfortably seated and guided by the voice of the therapist, you can relax deeply and will be left in a state of absolute well-being and healing. Tensions gradually disappear to make way for an inner harmony of body and mind.

Noelle can also work with people who want to break free of limiting behaviours: insomnia, overweight, smoking ...

Prices: from 50 to 70 € depending on the session.

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Courses available for everyone, at any time of the day.

• Walking and yoga: catch your breath facing Mont Blanc during a walk which includes yoga postures and breathing techniques in an environment conducive to meditation. Duration 2h. Price € 15.

• Outdoor Yoga: Dynamic morning session on the shore of the Lac des Ecoles. Duration 1 hour. Price € 10.

• Relaxing "sunset" Yoga at the edge of the Lac des Ecoles. Price € 10.

• Child yoga: playful courses promoting the expression of emotions while enhancing the sociability of small budding yogis through the practice of yoga positions and group games. For older children, this course helps improve strength, flexibility and coordination.

Children learn to concentrate and focus through breathing exercises, as well as through various visualisation techniques.

Price € 5.

• Family yoga: share precious moments with your child aged between 4 and 16 years. Through yoga games and adapted positions, you will help your child feel stronger and more at ease in their body and improve their confidence.

This course can also be a space for dialogue and complicity through the positions you will practice together. 1 parent + 1 child. Price € 10 per pair.

• Regenerative Yoga Workshop: soft and deep relaxation and stretching on pillows, blocks and blankets. Rest your body and your mind, renew your energy! Duration 1h30. Price € 20.

• Package 1 yoga session (1 hour) + 1 Reiki treatment (1 hour): book yourself a moment of special relaxation after your yoga class with this hand radiating treatment, which relieves physical and/or mental tensions and balances your energy. Price € 50.

Information and registration: Keolan Yoga. Tel +33 (0)6 99 75 66 52. barbara@keolan.com - www.keolan.com

SERENI PEAKS SPA Sereni Peaks Spa is a vast space made for pure wellness, in the cozy atmosphere of an old Alpine chalet made of alpine wood and Mont Blanc stone. The many rich and qualitative services on offer are centred around the many relaxing rituals inspired by distant lands, inviting you on a poly-sensory journey.

The techniques used are aimed at allowing you to let go in a profound way and are ideal for after sport and to relieve stress. Moreover, more specific, specialised and popular methods have been taught for over 35 years by the creator of the place, like the Vodder method of lymphatic draining, of reflexology or of fascia pulsology, the spa's real signature.

Tel +33 (0)4 50 79 86 09 www.serenicimes.com

CLAIR MOMENT WELLNESS CENTRE With its sober and refined decoration, zen and welcoming atmosphere and its nail bar, Clair Moment is a wellness centre apart from the others. Many a la carte services are offered with Phytomer products but also those of the local Pure Altitude brand, corresponding perfectly with the natural, biological and mountain philosophy of the institute. The emphasis is on original tailored treatments such as candle massage or the hitherto unheard of, such as massages with golf balls, gourmet massages or silk reflections, using the Omnisens product range. You can also enjoy the "invitations to travel" over several hours or days, to pamper yourself if you are a future or young mother, or indeed trying to slim down by using the latest equipment.

Open daily in season from 9am to 8pm and between seasons from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm. www.clairmoment.com

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ECO-TOURISM ECO-ACTIONS Concerned about its environmental footprint and always looking to the future, the town of Les Gets has implemented a strategy which reflects the establishment of territorial and tourism activity development, while at the same time preserving and enhancing the natural and human environment. The objective is to continue the common policy based on sustainable development and to position itself as an "eco-resort".

Previous studies have led to proposals for short, medium and long term actions for the future development of the village with sections regarding urban planning, mobility, ecology and economy. A global approach which aims to educate customers and to involve local, private and social professionals.

Environmental actions are listed according to different themes, involving the town, ski lifts and the Tourist Office.

Sustainable transport • Semi-pedestrian area, streets closed in the centre on certain days to give priority to pedestrians.

• Get organised using public transport to be able to get to Les Gets without a car. Once there, the transit services should encourage car-free travel: intra and inter-urban shuttles, tourist trains, buses to the Euro 6 anti-pollution standard, transport on demand (night bus).

• 20% discount on the day ski pass and parking spaces reserved for skiers with an electric car using the recharging terminals located at Perrières.

• GetsLib', an electric bike rental service in the summer, with a fleet of fifteen bikes and docking stations in the village.

• Electric ATV rentals in some sports shops in the resort and the creation of tracks dedicated to the practice of mountain biking in the Portes du Soleil area, with charging stations in identified relay points.

• Labelling of accommodation which welcomes bikers.

Energy • Wood burner: Founded in 2000, it works with wood chips and feeds 13 municipal buildings via a heat network of over a kilometre. The wood comes from the sustainably managed community forest or is supplied in short circuit if necessary.

This management allows space to be given to the farmers for pastures during the summer.

• More energy efficient snow machines • Reduced energy impact of the lifts.

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• The ski lift company purchases electricity which is 100% produced from renewable energy sources.

• Use of solar panels across the region (Mont Chery radio station and Ranfoilly control cabinet).

Waste • Distribution of pocket ashtrays at the ski lifts.

• Annual day of waste collection in the ski area.

• Optimisation of voluntary drop points.

• Purchase of warranted eco-cups during entertainment.

• Green Procurement at SaGets, golf course and the Tourist Office and waste management.

• Recycling packages.

• Use of biodegradable oil for snowploughs.

• Artificial snow manufacturing without adjuvants.

Communication and Governance • ISO 14001 Certifications for the ski area, the Tourism Office and the Golf des Gets (leading golf course in France). A control audit is performed annually by an independent organization to validate the progress of the environmental program.

• Awareness raising of employees at the Maison des Gets (Tourist Office, lifts, Town Hall) to reduce their environmental footprint every day.

• Customer awareness through offers of accommodation, events and entertainment in season.

• Labelling of eco-friendly accommodation which meets the criteria of the Nature Escale station charter (self-catered and hotels).

• Socio-professional involvement: geo-thermals, heat pumps, organic wines, local products, organic cleaning products...

• Involvement of the resort during the national and European thematic weeks on the environment, in light of the European Mobility Week in the fall.

• Sustainable communication to customers via the various events, activities and resort publications.

• Dissemination of information to professionals of the village (newsletters, documentation, informative meetings).

Water • Rigorous management of water storage tanks for drinking water.

• Inventory and action plan for the conservation of wetlands present in the ski area.

• Reduction of water consumption from the production of artificial snow.

• Summer earthworks so that the ground is evened out and snow covering is more consistent in winter.

The aim is to reduce the work of the snowploughs and the production of artificial snow.

• Small dam project to expand the network for artificial snow.

Urban planning • Building restrictions, preserving the local architecture.

• Extended pavement layout.

• Landscaping Project of the western entrance to the resort with the creation of parking spaces.

• Re-sodding the field in the Summer: protection against soil erosion, integration of the slope landscape, better snowpack covering, restoration of biodiversity...

• Preservation of natural areas and rehabilitation of wetlands within the ski area. Work is spearheaded to both preserve the ecosystem and maintain a favourable terrain for skiing activities in winter.

• Golf course maintained in accordance with the environment: intentionally wild areas, maintained and protected wetlands, limiting the use of pesticides.

• Take advantage of the mountain and recreational, original and environmentally friendly activities.

For example, electric ATV, 18-hole golf course equipped with electric carts in summer, hiking or snow-shoeing, ski-joering in the winter or entertainment centred around the discovery of our environment each season...

• Discover our cultural heritage with the centennial wooden horse carousel, the Mechanical Music Museum and the listed Organ, pottery workshops, typical mountain village architecture, the Chablais Geopark...

• Supporting local agriculture and taste the products of our region through visits to the farm, to the grocers, buy our farm products and taste them in the delicious dishes of our restaurants.

Nature and heritage • The Loëx Plateau is a Natura 2000 site that aims to protect wildlife, animals and vegetation, including Lyre Grouse.

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INNOVATION: GETSLIB' INVADES LES GETS Long associated with mountain biking, last summer the Les Gets resort launched an innovative additional transport service, offering up a fleet of self-service electric bikes dubbed GetsLib'.

This gentle mobility service is aimed at all age groups and complements the local transport services on offer. It makes up part of the environmental push which was initiated a few years ago by the local council, which promotes alternative modes of transport to the private car for short journeys.

Simple and convenient, simply register online and then come and collect your individual pass from the Tourist Office. You choose how long you want to use the bikes for (maximum 25 days). Pass in hand, you can use the bikes whenever you like (within the valid limit of your pass) The first half hour of rental is free while subsequent hours are charged at €1. Beyond 5 hours of rental, the amount for an extra half hour is 2.50€.

To make it easier to pick up, drop off and recharge

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the bikes, as well as to encourage holiday makers to use this form of transport, many stations can be found throughout the village.

Each bike can be picked up or dropped off at any of the stations.

This AEV service is operational from spring until just before the winter season. www.lesgets.com/getslib

THE UNESCO REGISTERED "CHABLAIS GEOPARK" The Chablais region is part of the network of European and Global Geoparks recognised by UNESCO in 2012. A global Geopark is a unified geographical space where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed around the overall ideas of protection, education and sustainable development.

A global Geopark values the ties between its geological wealth and all other aspects of the natural and cultural heritage of the region, to improve awareness and understanding of important social issues such as the need to exploit the Earth's sustainable natural resources and to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The "UNESCO Chablais Geopark" is situated in Haute-Savoie and extends from the south shore of Lake Geneva to the peaks of the Portes du Soleil, including Les Gets. The variety of its landscapes, its natural and cultural heritage, as well as its local products and know-how are the result of its geological history.

The label of global Geopark has, since December 2015, been a UNESCO label. It is a guarantee of the quality of our landscapes and geological sites as well as the quality of our conservation, education and the sustainable development of our territory.

Located in the heart of Chablais, the Les Gets resort makes up part of the "UNESCO Geopark Chablais", including the Lac des Ecoles (Boittets wetland) of which the wetlands are of particular interest. Indeed, it is a fragile habitat with protected species; a vector of very rich geological identity. An educational route with information boards was created around these wetlands in order to enable everyone to discover the mountain's water issues and enhance their knowledge regarding the specificities and the usefulness of these wetlands. It is free and accessible to all.

DISCOVER THE WETLANDS VIA ELECTRIC ATV

19TH JUNE 2016 Located in the heart of Chablais, labelled a UNESCO World Geopark region, the Les Gets resort has 1 site within the "UNESCO Geopark Chablais": the Lac des Ecoles (Boittets wetland).

As part of the proposed initiatives this summer, a trip will be organised to discover the mountain's water issues, via an accessible circuit on an electric ATV. An informative guided trip with a "UNESCO Geopark Chablais" mediator who is himself an ATV monitor.

In practice, it is a circuit which connects several wetlands at different stages of development. After getting to grips with the ATV, the journey between the sites is enriched by the landscape and a sensory approach to the fauna and flora associated with these fragile environments. The focus will be on the outlook for these fragile environments when faced, in particular, with economic development and climate change.

The discovery trip takes around 2 hours and takes place twice during the afternoon. Maximum 12 participants per session. Meet in the car park at the Lac des Ecoles. € 10 registration at the Tourist Office (bikes provided).

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MADE IN LES GETS • A charming Alpine village retaining its traditional values.

• The most beautiful views of Mont Blanc.

• A MTB paradise with 23 lifts open throughout the Portes du Soleil area.

• An 18-hole golf course with ISO 14 001 certification.

• An Eco Tourism village (with environmental certification for the lift operating company, the Tourist Office, the Golf Course, the GetsLib').

• The “Famille Plus Montagnes” accreditation - guaranteeing a first class welcome for families.

• A wide variety of family activities: Adventure Park, rafting, hydrospeed, hiking, bowling, archery, trampolining….

LES GETS VILLAGE - KEY STATISTIC

1 304 permanent residents

40 restaurants, bars, pubs, bowling alley, discos and cinema 1 Health and Beauty centre 1 Fitness Centre

16 000 Beds

436 rooms

3 Hotels**** 7 Hotels*** 3 Hotels**

3 Self-catering rental properties with hotel services 2 Residences

2 Bed and Breakfasts offering meals Group Accommodation Various furnished rental accommodation from studios to chalets

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STAY CONNECTED

Facebook, Twitter and Google+… … The choice of social media means you are always connected to the latest news and events in the resort.

Search future events and details on activities and share videos, photos and accommodation tips on line. www.facebook.com/LesGetsOfficiel twitter.com/lesgetsnews

Youtube/FlickR Les Gets official photos and videos are stored on both these platforms.

Everything from up-to-date information to archive images and current footage relating to activities and events taking place in the village. www.youtube.com/lesgetsTV www.flickr.com/photos/golfdesgets

m.lesgets.com mobile phone website This streamlined version of the Les Gets website means visitors can navigate the site from their smartphone and receive up to date information with limited loading time.

Please note that free WIFI is available in the Tourist Office and at the Lift Pass Offices.

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