Chatel — France

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A great resort for intermediates, families and those who hate long transfers, the Alpine village of Châtel (Sha-tell) sits at 1200m at the head of the Abondance Valley on the Franco-Swiss border. Its easy access to the large Portes du Soleil circuit makes it is suitable for skiers of all abilities.

 

Well-connected to the Portes du Soleil

Intermediates will think they’ve died and gone to heaven here. Châtel sits between two sectors of the main circuit, each offering a mix of open and wooded slopes, and linked by an efficient bus service. The ski season at Châtel runs from December to April, but the Linga sector is by far the more reliable of the two in terms of early and late season snow conditions.

 

Mellow village atmosphere

The village is slightly off the beaten track, and tends to be quieter for this reason, making it a popular resort for families and those seeking a bit of ambiance. The most convenient means of reaching Châtel is to fly into Geneva Airport and the transfer time is around an hour and a half.

  1. Why not relax for a little while, and indulge in a beauty treatment.
  2. You can really see Chatel if you head for the skies in a parapente.
  3. Chill out off the slopes - go ice skating with family and friends.
  4. Expand your taste buds with a little local cheese.
  5. Hire some snow shoes and have a real look around the resort.

Chatel blogs

Chaos in Chatel - Half term is here

Posted by DaveBurrows on 13th February 2012

They’ve arrived. 

I walked out of the apartment this morning and scene of French chaos greets me.  Three cars with their bonnets open and their owners slipping about on the ice, juggling with jump leads.  Another car owner faffing about with bits of cardboard, trying to drive directly up a sheet ice slope without snow tyres.  Another guy taking relentless run ups trying to drive out of said iced up driveway, making it even more slippery in the process.  Torville and Dean could skate on our driveway at the moment.

When real life gets in the way ...

Posted by DaveBurrows on 2nd February 2012

Is missing a powder day a crime?  Some would say yes but I guess on some days, it’s a question of priorities.  When your estate agent from the UK rings you up while you’re riding a chairlift and tells you that he’s sold your house, I guess it’s inevitable that you spend the next day doing paperwork, concerned with getting rid of the millstone around your neck that is your remaining link to the UK.

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At a glance

  • Resort altitude1200m
  • Highest lift2205m
  • Lowest lift1100m
  • kms of piste130km²
  • Black pistes10%
  • Red pistes39%
  • Blue pistes38%
  • Green pistes13%
  • Snow parks4
  • GlacierNo
  • SnowmakingYes
  • Nearest airportGeneva
    (78 miles)
  • Lift pass price€160 / 6 days
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