Why Les Gets?
Les Gets is the quieter, more traditional half of the Morzine valley. A proper old alpine village with wooden chalets, a working farm or two and a family-first vibe, it sits 10 minutes up the road from its louder sister and shares the same access to the 600km Portes du Soleil ski area. For seasonaires, that combination (serious skiing and a calmer village) is a genuine sweet spot.
The resort is a stronghold of British chalet operators. More than 50 companies, from established names to small independents, run chalets here, so the seasonaire community is strongly UK-skewed and tight-knit. Everyone drinks at the same three bars, skis the same morning runs and knows everyone by Christmas. If you want a first season where you won't feel lost, Les Gets is one of the best options in the Alps.
Roles & pay
Les Gets is a chalet resort through and through. The vast majority of seasonaire roles here are with British chalet operators running family properties. Hotel and bar jobs exist but are a smaller slice of the market. Common roles include:
Typical monthly pay (net)
Chalet host: €1,200–1,800 plus tips, ski pass, accommodation and food
Chalet chef: €1,600–2,400 plus full package
Housekeeping: €1,200–1,500 plus accommodation
Nanny: €1,400–1,800 plus accommodation (qualified nannies earn more)
Bar / hotel staff: €1,400–1,800
The chalet package adds significant value: accommodation in Les Gets is scarce and expensive to rent privately. Ski pass alone is €350, and meals across the season add up. The real monthly equivalent of a chalet host role is closer to €2,000 once everything is factored in.
French work visas
EU nationals can work in France without a visa. UK nationals need a working visa since Brexit. The two common routes for seasonaires are the Travailleur Saisonnier visa, employer-sponsored and valid for up to 6 months, and the Youth Mobility Scheme visa for 18 to 30 year olds, which gives 12 months on a limited annual quota and does not need employer sponsorship.
The big British chalet operators in Les Gets run visa processing as standard and will walk you through it. Expect 6 to 8 weeks from contract to visa in passport. Biometrics are done at TLScontact centres in major UK cities, which book up fast in September and October, so sort your appointment the moment you have a signed contract.
Living in Les Gets
The village is compact and walkable, strung along a single main road with the lifts at one end and the church at the other. Chalet accommodation is usually in staff quarters within the chalets themselves, or in shared staff apartments nearby. Les Gets itself is residential enough that you'll usually be within 10 minutes' walk of the main lift.
Cost of living is moderate by French resort standards. A beer is €5 to €7, a pizza €13 to €16, supermarket runs to the Carrefour at the bottom of the hill are cheaper than the resort-level Sherpa. The free ski bus service between Les Gets and Morzine runs through the day and is reliable, which matters a lot when you want a change of scene.
The Morzine connection
The regular free bus between Les Gets and Morzine runs from early morning to late evening. Most seasonaires treat the two villages as one extended social scene: work and live in quieter Les Gets, head to Morzine for bigger nights. Taxi back after hours is around €25 to €30 split between a few of you.
Social scene
Les Gets itself has a small but dedicated seasonaire scene. The Irish Pub, Bush and Igloo Bar are the reliable post-work spots, and everyone ends up in the same places on the same nights. It's not a wild scene, but it is a warm one: by mid-season you'll know half the village, and chalet teams across different operators mix freely.
For a bigger night, Morzine is the move. The Cavern, Bar Robinson and the other Morzine venues run a proper après-ski crowd, and the late buses or shared taxis make it easy to combine working in Les Gets with socialising in Morzine. The wider Portes du Soleil scene means you'll also bump into seasonaires from Avoriaz, Chatel and the Swiss side on the mountain.
When to apply
Les Gets chalet operators start recruiting in the spring, with many of the bigger companies running assessment days in April and May. By late summer most premium positions are taken. Hotel and bar roles run a slightly later cycle.
- March–May: Large chalet operators open winter recruitment, assessment days begin.
- June–July: Peak hiring window. Contracts issued and visa paperwork begins.
- August–September: Late roles available, especially with smaller independent operators.
- October: Visa processing. Last reliable window for UK nationals needing sponsorship.
- November–December: Season kicks off. Late vacancies possible but not guaranteed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Les Gets better than Morzine for a season?
They're sister villages 10 minutes apart in the same Portes du Soleil ski area, so the skiing is the same. Les Gets is smaller, quieter and more family-focused, which means a tighter-knit seasonaire community but fewer bars and less late-night action. Morzine is bigger and busier. Many seasonaires work Les Gets and socialise in Morzine on days off.
Do I need a visa to work in Les Gets?
EU nationals can work freely in France. UK nationals need a working visa, typically a Travailleur Saisonnier visa sponsored by their employer, or a Youth Mobility Scheme visa if aged 18 to 30. Most British chalet operators in Les Gets have the visa process dialled in and will support your application, but apply by July for a December start.
What kind of work is available in Les Gets?
Les Gets is chalet country. More than 50 chalet operators, mostly British, run properties here, so the bulk of roles are chalet hosts, chalet chefs, housekeeping, nannies and drivers. There are also French hotels, mountain restaurants and ski schools hiring. If you want hotel or restaurant work, Morzine next door has more options.
Is Les Gets good for beginner skiers or new seasonaires?
Yes, on both counts. The skiing around Les Gets itself has a high proportion of gentle blues and greens, ideal for learning, while the wider Portes du Soleil opens up 600km of terrain once you're confident. As a first season, the smaller community is less overwhelming than a place like Val d'Isère and it's easier to settle in.
How's the Portes du Soleil ski pass for staff?
Staff ski passes are usually included in your chalet package and cover the full Portes du Soleil including Avoriaz, Chatel, Les Crosets and the Swiss side. The retail pass is around €350 for the season, so it's a significant perk. Always confirm the pass is part of your offer before signing.
Is Les Gets snow-sure?
The village sits at a relatively low 1,172m, so early-season and late-season snow at village level can be patchy. However, the wider Portes du Soleil area reaches 2,466m and has extensive snowmaking on lower runs. Mid-season from mid-December to mid-March, conditions are typically reliable. Late March to April can be variable at village level.
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