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· Châtel ·
· Châtel ·
Châtel
FRANCE
Châtel lies within the Porte du Soleil circuit (comprising 14 French-Swiss resorts, 190+ ski lifts & 650 kms of runs). It offers good beginner and intermediate skiing within reach of the outspread village.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Châtel in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1200 m
- 950-2300 m
- 195
- 650 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Geneva (1h 30m)
- Chambery (2h 15m)
- Lyon (3h)
- Thonon les Bains (18 miles)
- 550 miles (approx)
Good points
- Rustic traditional French village
- Extensive Portes Du Soleil access
- Shortest drive from Calais and close to Geneva
Not so good
- Although there are extensive snowmaking, the resort is low
- Some of the lifts are a bus ride from the centre
- Traffic congestion at weekends and holidays
Description
Châtel is a chalet style farming village built around an old church. Over the years it has extended, with more modern buildings spreading out to the skating lake on the Swiss border and down the mountain to Le Linga. Châtel is an authentic mountain village, with all the attractive alpine qualities you would expect. The skiing is relatively crowd free and caters very well for both beginners and intermediates alike. The link to the Portes du Soleil region allows for more adventure if you get bored of the slopes around the village.
The resort is great for self drive holidays as it's one of the first resorts you access on a self drive from northern France. Also, with it's close proximity to Geneva makes it a great choice for short breaks and weekends.
