Chatel Ski Holidays

Skiing in Chatel
Skiing in Chatel offers a traditional French resort, ideally placed to enjoy the huge amount of terrain found in the Portes du Soleil. An attractive old farming village, the resort is peaceful with a rustic atmosphere, with skiing in Chatel offering a less commercial option than other resorts in the ski area, with good facilities, spectacular views and a short transfer time from Geneva. Skiing in Chatel is ideal for families, and a great choice for those looking for an authentic French experience, with plenty of varied terrain to explore.

Skiing in Chatel - Access to the massive Portes du Soleil
Located on the largest linked ski area in the world, the Portes du Soleil, skiing in Chatel has access to the regions' 650km of terrain, covering both France and Switzerland. The resort itself is home to 85km, with skiing in Chatel offering 49 trails, served by a system of 41 lifts. The skiing is divided up into two parts, linked by bus service, with the main area, Super Chatel, located above the village and home to the beginners' slopes and wide open gentle trails, some through the woods. More advanced skiers in Chatel should head for Linga, with its steeper north facing slopes and access to Avoriaz. Skiing in Chatel is ideal for intermediates, with the resort having a good selection of red and blue runs, and the vast terrain of the Portes du Soleil providing endless choice and excitement for more advanced skiers.

Skiing in Chatel - Quiet French mountain village, peaceful and rustic
Peaceful and authentically French, the resort has managed to retain its character and charm, with skiing in Chatel offering a quiet village with access to great skiing. Home to a wide range of accommodation options, skiing in Chatel offers both good value self-catering apartments and catered chalets, with modern development in the village which has been carried out in traditional Alpine style. Apres-ski in Chatel offers a surprising amount of choice, with a number of bars and pubs to choose from, two clubs and a good selection of restaurants. Other things to enjoy whilst skiing in Chatel include ice-skating, bowling, snowshoeing and the facilities of a sports centre.