France

Chatel

7,9	total score based on 7 guest reviews

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About the resort

The charming village side of the Alps…

An intimate break for two, a family holiday, a weekend with your friends... Whatever you choose to do here, in Châtel you´ll find everything the perfect village resort has to offer. A lively village centre, perfectly preserved mountain architecture, skiing in the vast unspoiled spaces of the Portes du Soleil, with little side routes here and there that you can follow on foot, on snowshoes or on skis.

The countryside is as magnificent as the old chalets in the valley.

Here, the atmosphere is a tempting mixture of a tranquil way of life, friendliness and fun!

Every day is simply enchanting.

After your day´s skiing you can sit on your balcony and just savour the moment.

The magic of the mountains. Time stands still. It´s a moment of true happiness.
(Photos copyright: TB Chatel)

General information Min. altitude 1100m Max. altitude 2200m Airport connections Nearest Airport Geneve (75km) Bus from airport True Shuttle from airport False Closest railway station Thonon les bains (40km) Direct bus from railway station True Direct shuttle from railway station False --- winter --- Ski slopes Number of ski runs 49 all (km) 83 Longest slope (km) 3km Night skiing True Opening date 6.12.2008 Closing date 26.4.2009 Maximum vertical drop (m) 1100 Artificial snow (%) 98 Green (km) 0 Green 0 Blue (km) 35 Blue 28 Red (km) 37 Red 16 Black (km) 10 Black 5 Lift facilities Drag lift True Chair lift True Cable car Gondola True Connected resorts Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True Connected resorts Connected to Portes du Soleil (French and Swiss). Max. length reachable with one ski-pass (km) 650 Snowboard, free style park Half pipe True Fun park True Corner Wave rides Snowboard cross Jumps Slides Boxen Snowboard park description The Smooth Park snowpark at Super-Châtel and the Happy Park of Pré-la-Joux: 2 places to hang out for twice the buzz! The Smooth Park in the Super-Châtel sector is the essential meeting place for improvers and aspiring freestylers! It is accessed via Les Coqs and les Bossons ski tows. For beginners and intermediates. The snowpark of Pré-la-Joux is for all adrenaline junkies: intermediate and expert riders ! The site is located in a very nice natural landscape where the riders will enjoy themselves in doing such fantastic features! Cross country skiing Classic cross country runs (km) 12 Skate cross country runs (km) 12 Additional activities Snow tubing Curling Tobogganing Paragliding True Sleigh trips Heli skiing Dog sled Ice skating True Winter hiking True Public infrastructure Indoor pool Indoor tennis Sauna True Hot spring Fitness centre Casino Massage centre True Camping True Children Child slope True Child lift True Children's park True Childcare True Child carpet lift Gastronomy Restaurants 41 Bars / Pubs 6 Discotheques 1 Ski huts Rentals Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True Rent-a-snowboard True Rent-a-touring ski Rent-a-telemark ski True Rent-a-sport outfit Ski depot True Rent-a-car True		--- summer --- Sporting activities Tennis True Beach volley Inline skating Kayak Paintball Animal observation spots Adrenalin park Hunting True Squash Basketball Cycle paths Canoe True Gliding Panorama flights True Archery True Diving Badminton Football Surfing Hiking Fishing True 808098'08080'8908 [field:sport_winter_skiing] Nordic walking Volleyball Skateboard Sailing Horse riding True Mini golf True Cave exploring Running paths True Golf True Golf holes 6 Mountain bike Signposted MTB routes Downhill route Free ride route Bike park Climbing Fixed rope route True Climbing park Climbing centre Climbing tours True Adventure Rafting True Paragliding True Bungee jumping Canyoning True Hydrospeed True Adrenalin park Course, school, guidance, animation Tennis True Climbing True Kayak Public animation True Badminton Mountaineering True Horse riding True Squash Surfing Paragliding True Golf Sailing Nordic walking True Nature experience Zoo Petting zoo Stables Nature trail True National park Rentals Bicycle / Mountain bike True Surfing / Sailing Kayak True Canoe True Walking boots Mountain sports equipment True Nordic walking poles Boats Fishing equipment Scooter, motorcycle Public infrastructure Supermarket True Camping True Chemist True Cinema True Railway station True Bowling True Internet café True Billiards True Public wellness Solarium Thermal spa Bathing river Fitness centre Outdoor pool True Bathing lake Massage centre True Indoor pool Beauty farm True Sauna centre True
Additional information 40 Km of snowshoes tracks, Châtel Mysteries, Guided tour around the village, Horse riding, Ice Rink, Moutaineering, Off piste skiing and ski on glacier, Ski Jöring, Panting courses, Poya painting workshop, Shows /concerts, Ski lifts, Skiing night session, snowpark, snowshoes, Street show, Cinema, bowling, bars, disco, ... Specials The Big Odyssey Savoie Mont Blanc 08 , 7 to 11 January in the Portes du Soleil and from 13 to 17 January in Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Weekly events - markets, workshops, tastings, ... Tips Child slope, child lift, childcare, rent a ski, shoes, sticks, snowboard, shoes. More information Skipass rates: Châtel ski pass 6-day skipass: Adult - 144 € Family discounts: Available for family buying at the same time at least 4 skipasses ( including 2 "Junior" or "Children"), same duration (Châtel ski passes only). Portes du Soleil ski pass 6-day skipass: Adult - 200 € No charge for skiers under 5 yrs old (Châtel and Portes du Soleil passes). “End of season” rates from 4th April 2009: 15 % reduction on Châtel and Portes du Soleil ski passes.