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Châtel (1100 - 2200 m)

<b>Charming village</b><br>Discover the quiet charm of the mountain?s natural heritage. These resorts are members of the Mountain Village charter and are traditional villages with no modern buildings. Located close to preserved natural areas, they offer all types of mountain activities (walks, air and water sports, land based activities...).

<b>Large domain resort</b><br>A resort accessing a large interlinked ski area with a common area pass.

<b>Famille Plus montagne resort</b><br>FAMILLE PLUS Montagne is the first and unique national tourism label to approve the facilities and services available to families with children staying in French tourist destinations. It is recognized by the French Ministry of Tourism.

Opening of the ski season : from 20^th of December 2025 to 19^th of April 2026
Photo : © Châtel Tourisme - J.F. Vuarand

Alpine skiing : 83 km

(Les Portes du Soleil : 650 km)

Nordic skiing : 12 km
Skating tracks : 12 km
Snowpark : 1
Snowshoe trails : 40 km
Footpaths : 40 km

Chair lifts : 13
Ski lifts : 24

The ski resorts Châtel belongs to the domain Les Portes du Soleil which also includes Avoriaz, La Chapelle d'Abondance, Les Gets, Morzine and Roc d'Enfer.

CHATEL 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 youll 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 days skiing you can sit on your balcony and just savour the moment. The magic of the mountains. Time stands still. Its a moment of true.

Ski rental

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Ski passes

Webcams from Châtel

Ski schools in Châtel

ESI Les stages Henri Gonon		+33 4 50 73 23 04
Ecole de Ski Chatel Sensations		+33 4 50 81 32 51
Ecole du Ski Français		+33 4 50 73 22 64
ESI Proskiing Châtel	105 route de Vonne - Le Rubis	+33 4 50 73 31 92
Stages Henri Gonon	Hotel arc en Ciel	+33 4 50 73 23 04