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Skiing – The Common Sense Approach

Posted August 27, 2010

Whilst our chalet holidays promise some of the most exhilarating experiences that you and your group will ever have, as, essentially, you will be interacting with a mountain environment, safety is absolutely paramount – both for you and for those around you.

The increased need for safety shouldn’t daunt you nor should it put you off our chalet holidays, as whilst safety is an incredibly serious business, with a common sense approach to skiing the risks will be minimal.

As Les Gets is a popular resort, then it is likely that you’ll be sharing the ski slopes with other skiers, which means that due care and attention of other people is an important part of the skiing experience. With this in mind, ensure that you give fellow skiers enough space, and make them aware if you think you might be getting a little too close.

Ski holidays are often delineated according to skill, and therefore there will be certain areas that are meant for certain skill and experience levels; for example, as Les Gets is a child-friendly resort, it has a special area reserved for young skiers. For beginner skiers on chalet holidays therefore, it is not a good idea to roam beyond areas that are most appropriate for your skill level.

Beyond the piste there are plenty of things to do in Les Gets for the adventure minded, and therefore for everyone straying beyond the hustle and bustle of the resort, it is important that you notify people of where you are going and when you will be back.