Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Châtel, a traditional styled mountain village which, in winter, transforms into ski resort. The village has been carefully developed in order to keep all the old charm and character but at the same time offering all the modern amenities of a new ski resort. The soul of vibrant Châtel along with the quality of the skiing and its personal charm continue to shape its identity and ever growing reputation. If the seduction of traditional architecture and fabulous setting of Châtel weren't enough, then the quality of the skiing area also contributes a lot to the attractiveness of the resort.
The skiing is separated between two different mountain ranges: Super-Châtel / Barbossine and Linga / Pre la Joux / Plain Dranse. Since Châtel is part of the Portes du Soleil area, there are direct links with the resorts of Avoriaz, Morgins and Torgon to name but a few. The international ski area, the Portes du Soleil combines twelve French and Swiss resorts. The total area boasts 650 km of ski runs with around two hundred ski lifts! The exceptional Portes du Soleil has skiing for all and certainly delivers a comprehensive view of why skiing can be so pleasurable. Nestled between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, the Portes du Soleil also benefits from exceptional snowfall.
Open from Decembre, 19th 2015 until April, 17th 2016
Ski Area: Portes du Soleil
Number of km of slope: 650km
Number of slopes: 288 ( 31 green – 122 blue - 100 red – 32 black)
Number of skilifts: 196
Highest altitude: 2460 m
Lowest altitude: 1200 m
Resort altitude: 1200
21 Snow Park/ boarder-cross/ ski-cross
Cross-country : Yes, 40 km of slopes
Ski Area: Châtel
Number of km of slope: 83km
Number of slopes: 46
Number of skilifts: 43
Highest altitude: 2200 m
Lowest altitude: 1200 m
Resort altitude: 1200
1 Snow Park
Cross-country : Yes
Nearest airports :
-Genève (76 km)
-Annecy (112 km)
-Lyon St Exupéry (220 km)
Crédit photo : Kaliblue, ©Sylvain Cochard
