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The Skiers' Guide to Châtel: Expert Analysis & Reviews

4.4 (53 reviews)
Ranked 98th of 230 Ski resorts
Ski Resorts>Europe>France>Châtel
4.36 (53 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.23 (53 ratings)
Value for Money
3.56 (50 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.00 (46 ratings)
Off-Piste
4.27 (51 ratings)
Eating Out
4.38 (50 ratings)
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Chatel, part of the vast Portes du Soleil ski area, is a charming resort known for its traditional Alpine architecture and family-friendly slopes. It offers a wide range of skiing and snowboarding options, with easy access to both French and Swiss sides of the ski area, making it a versatile choice for skiers of all levels.

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Great resort couldnt reccomend more great for all skier/snowboarders level wise and just a great place to escape would move if i could
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5 weeks skiing here, fantastic snow, expertly managed, 640km of piste over Portes de Soleil.
Large off piste areas, great food options.
Excellent value.
Fantastique !
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Family Friendliness
Off-Piste
Snow Parks
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Skiing
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
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A lovely, family resort offering relatively inexpensive skiing for all. Chatel is well connected to the slopes which are predominantly blue and red, with a few black runs.
Overall Rating
Family Friendliness
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Skiing
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
Accommodation Options

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
9Beginner Runs
15Intermediate Runs
15Advanced Runs
6Expert Runs
7 kmLongest Run
83 kmSkiable Terrain
77 kmsSnow making
Elevation
2200 mTop
1100 mBottom
1100 mVertical Drop
Lifts
2Gondolas / Cable Cars
13Chairlifts
27Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
€714Season pass
€2506 days
€481 day
Weather
294 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Geneva Airport (GVA) 70KMs 75min drive
  • Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 200KMs 150min drive
  • Bern Airport (BRN) 210KMs 150min drive

Train Stations

  • Thonon-les-Bains 40 / km 50m drive