Chatel Chalets – Boasting over 650 km of awe-inspiring pistes, Chatel is among the largest ski domains in Europe. The resort sits on the border between France and Switzerland, in a charming traditional Savoyard village giving you an opportunity to enjoy skiing in dramatically varied landscapes. Chatel Chalets offer warm hospitality which is perfect for people looking for a memorable skiing experience.
Chalet Le Bellevue in Chatel is a great example of Chatel chalets that offer a cosy, relaxed atmosphere plus astounding views.
The Chatel chalets come in all sizes and shapes which mean no matter your preference, you’ll get the perfect accommodation that will cater for your needs, budget and expectations.
You’ll find chalets situated just a short walking distance to the chairlifts or the centre and others a little bit tucked away to give you those calm nights.
Chatel Skiing Holidays
Chatel skiing holidays are unbeatable; the hills are dotted with rustic chalets and the slopes offer more than you can take for a week.
Skiing is split into two sections – Super-Châtel Barbossine and Linga Pre-la-Joux – the former links to Torgon and Morgins in Switzerland, whilst the latter is on the French face taking you over to Avoriaz.
With an altitude of 1,191 m the ski conditions are just perfect during the ski season and the slopes well maintained to cater for all skiing abilities. The local slopes are especially great for beginners and intermediaries while advanced skiers have limitless options over to the Swiss face or Portes du Soleil.
In addition to awesome skiing experience, you’ll equally enjoy tons of great off the slopes activities from bowling, and sledging, to paragliding and a mountain laser show, you’ll not have a single dull day even if you crave for a break from the mountains.
Situated between the renowned Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva this chalet-style resort is a treasure trove that maintains the balance between traditional appeal and moderate nightlife. Though it’s generally a laid back village you’ll find a few bars and restaurants just enough for great night out.
Chatel skiing tourism has been growing for approximately seven decades and still improving but that hasn’t killed the authenticity of this French village. The locals are still farmers holding on to traditions passed from generations.
They still emphasize on the beauty of handmade crafts and you’ll find an array of shops offering fabulous items that you can buy as souvenir.
Chatel Ski Map
Check out the Chatel ski map here.
Chatel Ski Pass
There are tons of offers available for Chatel ski pass with discounts for groups, families and seniors over the age of 65. Young kids under the age of 5 can ski for free but you have to prove their age with some sort of document e.g. a passport.
While the Chatel ski pass gives you access to about 61 lifts serving an impressive number of over 70 pistes in the ski areas of Chatel, Torgon and La Chapelle d’Abondance, most intermediate/advanced skiers also purchase lift pass for the Portes Du Soleil to enable them venture deeper into the vast ski area.
