Great Value Skiing in La Giettaz
"It is possible to enjoy exactly the same skiing as those staying in glitzy resorts, while spending less. The trick is to opt for a back-door resort - one of those lesser-known villages in the large ski regions that you have passed through before without a backward glance." The Times.
As well as being amazed by the quiet pistes, beautiful surroundings and untracked off-piste in this part of the French Alps, first time visitors are consistently surprised by the great value offered by a ski holiday in La Giettaz. The 445km Evasion Mont Blanc pass is one of the best value large area ski passes in the whole of France. The 100km Portes du Mont Blanc pass is the cheapest for an area of its size in the whole of Europe!
Lift Passes
Buying Portes du Mont Blanc passes directly at the queue-free kiosk in La Giettaz offers you the following prices:
For the Portes du Mont Blanc region (100+km)
1 day lift pass: € 24
1 day lift pass: € 19 age 5-14
2 day lift pass: € 45,50 per adult
2 day lift pass: € 35,60 age 5-14
6 days' lift pass: € 134 per adult
6 days' lift pass: € 104 age 5-14
Half days (mornings or afternoons): € 20 per adult
Half days (mornings or afternoons): € 16,20 age 5-14
Nursery slope in La Giettaz: Free
Nursery slope + top of the hill Green run in La Giettaz: € 10
For the entire 445km Evasion Mont Blanc region
1 day lift pass: € 39 per adult
1 day lift pass: € 31 age 5-14
6 days' lift pass: € 186,50 per adult
6 days' lift pass: € 150 age 5-14
Ski and Snowboard Lessons
The ESF office is located right beside the bottom of the ski lift at Le Plan and all lessons are operated on the local pistes.
Private Lessons
Based on 90 minute lessons, purchased in block of 6 (shorter duration/courses available)
1-to-1: total € 40 per lesson
2-3 people: total € 52 per lesson
4-5 people: total € 63 per lesson
Group lessons and Ski School
Block of 6, 2h15m lessons including final test if required, during school holidays
Kids mornings: € 95
Kids afternoons: € 88
Adults mornings: € 110
Adults afternoons: € 98
Block of 5, 2h15m lessons including final test if required, outside of school holidays
Kids: € 86
Adults: € 96
Guided Off-Piste Touring with Skins/Snow Shoeing
1/2 Day: € 19 per person
Full Day: € 24 per person
Night time snow shoe trip for dinner in an authentic mountain chalet
Adults: € 22 (+ meal)
Kids € 15 (+ meal)
Equipment Hire
All guests of Chalet La Giettaz receive a 10% on the public hire rates at Bibollet Montagne, located directly beside the ski lift at Le Plan. Prices listed are based on full kit hire, i.e. skis, poles and boots.
Kids: € 10 a day (including 10% discount)
Adult Beginners: € 12 a day
Adult Experienced: € 18 a day
Adult Prestige: € 24 a day
Having your own skis professionally waxed: € 5
Securely storing your skis right next to the lift: € 0
Crêche
Morning (until 1pm): € 14
Afternoon: € 17
Full day (until 6pm): € 25
6 days: € 135
NB lunch is not included in the price
Food and Drink
Collignon snack bar at the foot of piste:
Espresso € 1,30; Large Coffee € 2; Glass of Wine € 2; Bottle of Leffe (33cl) € 3; Pint of Heineken € 4,50
Giant Panini € 4; Homemade Burger and French Fries (highly recommended!) € 6
Auberge Bonjournal:
On the pistes between La Giettaz and Megève, a cosy alpine chalet with spectacular views of Mont Blanc
Omelette, Bread, Salad and Chips: € 13
Back at Chalet La Giettaz
2-course meal in Bar l'Escale: € 16
3-course meal in Bar l'Escale: € 20
Kids meals in Bar L'Escale: € 10
Bottle of coke € 1,50
Pint in Bar L'Escale: € 4
Daily delivery to your door of fresh breakfast pastries and bread from the artisan boulangerie: free!