Tips for snowboarding in Les Gets

POSTED ON
20-05-2025

Looking to make the most of your snowboarding experience in Les Gets? Whether you’re a beginner discovering your first turns or an experienced rider seeking to refine your style, the right guidance can make all the difference.
At Nevada Sports Les Gets, our local experts share their best snowboard tips to help you progress with confidence and enjoy every run to the fullest.

 

Get personalized advice from your local snowboard shop

Benefit from the experience of a family-run ski and snowboard shop in the heart of Les Gets. Our team offers tailored recommendations based on your skill level and equipment — whether you’re renting or buying your snowboard gear.

We’ll help you find the perfect setup, from the right board flex to the ideal stance and bindings, so you can ride comfortably and safely in all snow conditions.

 

Essential tips for a great snowboarding session in Les Gets

  • Choose the right snowboard: a softer board offers easier control for beginners, while a stiffer board delivers better stability and responsiveness for advanced riders.

  • Adopt a balanced riding position: keep your knees bent, shoulders aligned, and weight centered to better adapt to the terrain.

  • Maintain your gear regularly: waxing, edge sharpening, and checking bindings ensure smooth gliding, safety, and longer equipment life.

From gentle green slopes to more technical forest trails, Les Gets offers terrain for every style. With the right snowboard and the right advice, you’ll enjoy progress, performance, and pure fun all season long.

 

Need personalized snowboard advice in Les Gets?

Visit Nevada Sports, your trusted snowboard rental and service shop in Les Gets, for expert tips, professional tuning, and the latest gear from top brands.
Let our team help you get the best out of your snowboarding holiday in the Portes du Soleil.

 

Apartment rental

Nevada Sports in Les Gets also offers apartment rentals for 2 to 7 people for your stays, summer and winter.

Apartment rental

Les Gets, a piece of paradise in The Alps

Ideally situated just an hour from Geneva, between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, Les Gets is part of the vast Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest ski domains in the world.
The atmosphere here is family-friendly and authentic, much like Nevada. You'll experience the warm hospitality of the people of Haute-Savoie between ski runs or bike rides.
In winter, thanks to its location at a pass, Les Gets enjoys adequate sunshine and snowfall. Situated between 1,172 meters altitude for the village and 2,002 meters altitude for the summit, you'll have plenty of opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities: alpine skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, paragliding, skydiving, downhill biking, trail running...

For lovers of vast open spaces, breathtaking panoramas with magnificent views of Mont Blanc await. Food enthusiasts will be delighted by its restaurants and nightlife, offering hearty dishes like tartiflette, raclette, and other regional specialties ! And if you seek tranquility and relaxation, its spas will welcome you. For wonder and enchantment, Alta Lumina, a nocturnal journey through the forest, will immerse you in an imaginary world with its magical sounds and lights.