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Nested on the border with Switzerland (1200 metres), on the edge of the Val d'Abondance, Châtel is a family village resort. From the heights, the 47 kilometres of pistes will take you to the Portes du Soleil ski area and its 275 runs. Get kitted out in our ski hire shop in Châtel, before having easy access to the ski lifts.
Chatel Resort
Nestled in the Abondance valley in Haute-Savoie, the Châtel ski area is set at an altitude of between 1,200 and 2,200 metres. The village of Châtel welcomes you in an authentic spirit with its magnificent wooden chalets. A family destination, our ski rental shop in Châtel has all the equipment you need for young and old, as well as fun areas for beginners. Châtel is a pleasant ski destination thanks to its rich heritage, which combines the charm and friendliness of a mountain village with the dynamism of a ski resort with access to the Portes du Soleil ski area. You'll find the famous resort of Morzine, the typical resort of Avoriaz, or the friendly atmosphere of Les Gets.
Skiing in Chatel
The Châtel ski area offers skiers 46 marked runs (including 9 green runs, 17 blue runs, 14 red runs and 6 black runs) spread over 83 kilometres and 1100 metres of vertical drop, with panoramic views of the mountains! The resort's favourable altitude and 43 lifts ensure good snow coverage. The ski resort of Châtel offers fun for all levels: experienced skiers can enjoy the black runs as well as off-piste skiing when conditions allow. Beginner skiers will be able to learn to ski safely with gentle slopes.
Activities in Chatel
In addition to skiing, the ski resort of Châtel offers a multitude of non-skiing activities, including bodyboarding, snake gliding, yooner, paragliding and much more! Numerous institutes, fitness centres, massage parlours and spas invite you to relax and enjoy your time in the resort. At the Châtel Tourist Office, you'll find all the activities and events that take place throughout the season, to the delight of visitors to Châtel.