At an altitude of 1200m, come and discover Châtel, the last village in the Abondance valley, on the border with Switzerland.
In summer, Châtel offers a multitude of activities: mountain biking (trails for all levels), giant zip line, hiking, etc...
A true haven of tranquillity, Châtel is the ideal place to recharge your batteries and enjoy the charms of the mountains...
Châtel is also a village resort that has preserved its mountain soul: old chalets, century-old farms, chapels, local gastronomy, traditional trades, friendliness and a gentle way of life... The call of the mountains is already being felt!
Situated on the French-Swiss border of the Portes du Soleil ski area, close to the TGV stations at Thonon-Les-Bains and Aigle (Swiss station linking to Geneva Cointrin international airport), the ski resort of Châtel stands out for its character as a family-friendly village resort. At an altitude of 1200 m, Châtel's chalets and traditional buildings contribute to the resort's identity. This is Châtel's main asset, and a charming stay is guaranteed!
The many facilities and leisure activities for children make Châtel an ideal holiday destination for families, and the resort has been awarded the "Famille Plus Montagne" label.
Châtel offers snow lovers 45 ski runs (totalling 83 km) served by 43 ski lifts. The Châtel ski pass also entitles you to ski part of the La Chapelle d'Abondance ski area, the Swiss resort of Morgins and the entire Swiss resort of Torgon. In all, there are 130 kilometres of pistes to choose from! What's more, the XXL version of skiing is also possible thanks to the link to the linked Portes du Soleil area and its 650km of pistes served by 196 lifts, via the neighbouring resorts of Avoriaz, Torgon and Morgins.
There are also 7 marked snowshoeing itineraries and a Nordic area shared with the Val d'Abondance (40 km of marked runs).
Châtel is a village resort with traditional architectural features, a ski area on a human scale with the potential to expand into a large linked ski area, and a friendly, high-quality welcome for families. These are Châtel's main assets!