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. Our local area, the 100km Portes du Mont Blanc, has the cheapest lift pass for an area of this size in Europe. This area is part of the larger 445km Evasion Mont Blanc pass, which is one of the best value large area ski passes in the whole of France.
Lift Pass Prices
Various passes are available from La Giettaz, depending on your requirements.
Portes du Mont Blanc (100km)
1 day pass adult (15-64): € 27
1 day pass child (5-14): € 21.40
1 day pass senior (65-79): € 24.40
6 day pass adult: € 148
6 day pass child: € 114
6 day pass senior: € 137
6 day Family Pass (2 x adults + 2 x children): € 471.60
Half Days (last lift access 12:30 or first lift access 13:00)
adult: € 22.50
child: € 18.20
senior: € 24.40
Late Morning Start (first lift access 11:00)
adult: € 23.60
child: €19.30
senior: € 22.50
Evasion Mont Blanc (445km)
1 day pass adult: € 41.50
1 day pass child: € 33
1 day pass senior: € 38
6 day pass adult: € 195
6 day pass child: € 157
6 day pass senior: € 176
6 day Family Pass (2 x adults + 2 x children): € 633.60
Half Days (last lift access 12:30 or first lift access 13:00)
adult: € 32.50
child: € 26
senior: € 30
Late Morning Start (first lift access 11:00)
adult: € 37.50
child: € 30
senior: € 34.50
Discovery Pass (5 days Portes du Mont Blanc + 1 day Evasion Mont Blanc) adult: € 172.30
Discovery Pass child: € 130.50
Discovery Pass senior: € 159.00
La Giettaz Passes
Nursery Slopes - snow garden slope with tow rope, magic carpet, short green with button lift: Free
Novice Slopes - unlimited access to a long winding blue +250m vertical of two steeper wide slopes: €6 a day
Snowpark: Unlimited access to snowpark, 2 reds and a short black + 2 full descents of the mountain: €15 a day
Megeve "Relax" Pass
If you are staying with us for more than a week, between the dates of the 5th of January and the 16th of February, or from the 16th of March to the 6th of April, you might want to consider the "Megeve" season pass, which covers the entire Evasion Mont Blanc domain except Les Contamines, and is valid Monday to Fridays. It costs €237 and includes 3 half price day passes in any of the other Haute Savoie resorts.
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: € 17
3-course meal in Bar l'Escale: € 22
Kids meals in Bar L'Escale: € 12
Bottle of coke € 2
Pint in Bar L'Escale: € 4
Daily delivery to your door of fresh breakfast pastries and bread from the artisan boulangerie: free!