Chien de drageau aux Gets : Bookings & Rates

At the heart of the Portes du Soleil area, give up the skis for half a day to discover the activity sled dog at Gets!

The Gets are 120km of ski slopes in the huge ski area of Portes du Soleil, between Savoie and Switzerland . Ski lovers, beginners or experienced skiers, each has dedicated places on this playground without borders. Do you want to take a break in your ski week? Fear for snowy snouts of sled dogs and their crazy energy, and board for a walk through the surrounding stations.

Wanderlix guides you to choose your way out of sled dogs at Gets.

How to choose your dog activity at Gets?

The activity sled dog is still not widespread in the Gets. Indeed, only one provider offers this kind of excursion on site, and only as a ride for children of 2 to 12 years . On the other hand, several providers are established around the resort, on the ski area of Portes du Soleil.

So you can quite discover this activity during your stay in Gets for a few hours or a full day. Depending on the weather and your desires, you're driving through the snowy landscapes of Morzine , Avoriaz or Abundance, accompanied by musher professional.

To choose your sled dog tour, you can compare three elements:

• The duration of the walk, 20 minutes and one half day ;
• The composition of your group, some activities are reserved for children, others accessible from 5 years, or 12 years ;
• The starting point of your trip: you will need to join the appointment point alone.

I mean, pay attention to weather conditions . Indeed, the activity of sled dogs is a Nordic activity, which takes place outside, and thus remains subject to the hazards of time. Humidity and strong wind can quickly spoil your exit, so choose your circuit to fully enjoy it!

How is the dog walk in Gets?

Once you have arrived at the meeting point, at the Col de la Joux Verte, at Avoriaz or at Morzine according to your provider, you become acquainted with dogs who will accompany you. These are huskies, some of which are from the SPA, or the esquimau dogs from Greenland. Then, the musher explains the security rules , driving the sled if you take control of it, and how to scam the dogs.

And then you're gone. a 10-kilometre ride across the Alps! At the head of a crew of 3, 4 or 5 dogs, you walk through the vast white expanses, between valleys and forests. Let yourself be carried away by the power and enthusiasm of the dogs, as well as the unique sensations of driving on the snow. For your safety, you are framed by at least one musher professional, and drive on roads closed to car or pedestrian traffic.

After a good time of intense effort, the activity sled dog requires a good physical condition and active participation in driving, you return to the base camp for a well-deserved rest. You spend a few more moments with animals before your return.

Count about 3 hours for the activity sled dog at the Gets, between explanations, walk and return to the kennel.

With regard to the discovery trip reserved for children 7 to 12 years , you are welcomed by the provider and its 7 northern dogs. After a short presentation, your child embarks alone on the sled pulled by 4 dogs, for a loop 20 minutes approximately .

What is the best time to make a sled dog at the Gets?

Winter is obviously the best time To make a sled dog at the Gets. Indeed, this activity needs a sufficient snow in order not to damage the material. Between December and April, the conditions are therefore the best.

Depending on your desires, carefully choose your time slot:

• Morning for significant brightness;
• The end of the day to enjoy a sunset on the mountain.

However, it should be noted that some providers offer an activity sled dog at the Gets in the summer Thanks to the cani-rando. The sled is replaced by a model on wheels.

Our tips for sled dog at Gets

The main advice to make a sled dog at the Gets concerns dress. Indeed, this activity that takes place entirely outside requires adapted clothing hot and waterproof. You must be careful to cover yourself well, without forgetting your ends: hands, feet, head. In addition to wearing gloves, waterproof shoes and hats, do not forget the glasses to protect your eyes reverberation and snow projections.

Always in a thermal comfort concern, do not hesitate to take an extra outfit , hot, to change at the end of your sled dog trip to Gets. Between sweating and projections, it is very likely that you are wet when you return to the base camp.

I mean, even if the mushers adapt the paths to the participants, it is important to keep in mind that driving a couple of carved dogs for the race requires a good physical condition . You must be able to hold the dogs, brake and manage the sled weight in all circumstances.

How much does a sled dog ride cost?

The prices of the different providers are substantially identical, and differ only by the duration of the activity. A sled dog trip to the Gets remains however a relatively expensive activity . Indeed, the maintenance of animals has a certain cost, and they are all very well treated, regardless of the chosen provider.

So you will spend 40 € for the special discovery trip child. To discover the pleasure of driving an attelage, count 100 € by person over 12 years of age, and 150 € for a person over 12 years plus a passenger.

Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to drive the couple, but they may participate as a passenger at the fare 50 € .