Chatel ski resort is divided in 5 small villages: Petit Chatel, Chatel, Villapeyron, Pré la Joux, Plaine Dranse.
Common point between these villages are the authentical aspect they have. Made of hamlets, Chatel is thus a quiet and charming place to stay.
The other side of the coin is few accommodation are close to ski runs. You will have to use the free shuttle service to get to the slopes.
Chatel skipass will offer you 130 km of ski runs with 58 lifts divided in 2 main slopes not linked (you will have to use a free shuttle service).
The first one, Barbossine Super Chatel, is great for beginners. It allows to ski on Swiss side in Torgon and Morgins.
The second one, Linga, is more technical.It offers nice landscapes, up to date ski lifts and a direct access to Avoriaz (with Portes du Soleil skipass).
Opened from to .
• 43 lift of 1200 at 2200 m.
• 130 km of slopes | 47 ski runs
• Single adult rates 2022/23
Portes du Soleil ski area is made of 8 french ski resorts and 4 Swiss ski resorts.
It is one of the largest unlinked ski area in the world (junction between some parts of the area have to be made with shuttles).
From 950 up to 2400 meters, "PDS" ski area is known as a great place for snow quality and quantity.
• 197 lift of 950 at 2400 m.
• 650 km of slopes | 283 ski runs
• Single adult rates 2022/23
Assets
International ski area
Location known as great for snow
Huge ski potential (650 kilometers)!
Linked resorts
- Avoriaz
- Chatel
- Les Gets
- Morzine
Hugobar738
9/10
Stay in 04/03/2023 in couple
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Amelieg296
9/10
Stay in 28/01/2023 with friends
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I disliked...
Ne pas avoir pu faire du chien de traîneaux car les réservations étaient complètes jusqu’à avril.
Nous n’avons pas pu faire la tirolienne non plus…
Pour les restaurants il faut réserver deux trois jours à l’avance c’est très dommage !!!
Inka
9/10
Stay in 17/12/2022 as students
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Le logement
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Le manque de liaisons ski au pied entre station
Great for a small hike.
• Abondance valley architectureWith its typical chalet.
MARKET
8.30AM
Châtel winter market
CONCERT
6PM
Concert by François Ducloy
CINEMA
6PM
Screening of the film "Le retour fragile du lynx" (FR)
8PM
Party with DJ Skwal
MARKET
8.30AM
Châtel winter market
Downtown in a chalet built in the 19th century. Local food. See website
• Chez Constant, ski run farmsRestaurant located close to Echo Alpin chairlift departure station and Linga gondola arrival station.
• AvalancheGreat pub with english spirit. See website
DISTRICT LE PETIT CHATEL In the northern part of the resort, this residential district is mainly made of chalets and small residences. Ski area access with Barbossine chairlift (use it as a lift, there is no ski run to come back after your ski day). |
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