Châtel

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The Châtel Resort

Located at around 1,200 metres above sea level, Châtel has preserved its traditional mountain village identity, with charming wood and stone architecture. The village centre is lively throughout the winter season, with shops, restaurants and events, while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Châtel stands out for its balance between a tourist resort and a living mountain village, making it popular with both families and regular skiers.

Enjoy summer too with Passe Montagne

In summer, Châtel becomes one of the flagship destinations of the Portes du Soleil, the largest MTB area in Europe with 600 km of trails and its legendary Bike Park. With MTB and pedestrian passes available on Passe Montagne, enjoy the lifts to explore the cross-border trails between France and Switzerland, and the panoramic views of the Léman Alps.

Resort Information

The Ski Area

Châtel is fully connected to the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest linked ski domains in the world. Skiing ranges from around 1,100 metres to over 2,400 metres above sea level, offering a wide variety of terrain.

From Châtel, skiers can access several different sectors, combining forest runs, wide open slopes and connections into Switzerland. This layout allows visitors to enjoy varied scenery, long ski days and a true cross-border skiing experience.

Why Choose Châtel?

Châtel offers a warm and lively atmosphere, blending Savoyard tradition with an international spirit. Mountain restaurants, local specialities, sunny terraces and seasonal events all contribute to the resort’s welcoming atmosphere in a stunning natural setting.

The close proximity to Switzerland and the vast interconnected ski area give the resort a cosmopolitan feel, while still preserving its authentic village character.