Châtel
is a well known, typically alpine ski resort located close to the border with Switzerland. Forming part of the Portes du Soleil - one of the largest ski areas in the world with over 650km of pistes - the picturesque and traditional village resort offers skiers and boarders alike a perfect combination of well maintained endless ski slopes with a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.
Choose this resort for:
Extensive ski area, ideal for mixed abilities.
Traditional style ski village on the Swiss border.
On The Slopes
Beginners often start their week on the gentle slopes of Super Châtel which is served by a ten man telecabine. From here progression is often quick and towards the end of the week instructors often like to take their groups to nearby Pré la Joux for a real sense of adventure.
At Super Châtel intermediates will also enjoy, long tree-lined red pistes with superb views over Lake Geneva, running all the way down into Switzerland.
For advanced skiers, the choice of high quality skiing is absolutely vast including the notorious 'Wall' in Avoriaz with its almost vertical mogul field.
With a variety of challenging red and blue tree-lined runs, a half-pipe and a boarder cross for the boarders, Châtel has something to offer everyone.
Off The Slopes
Châtel is a friendly traditional village with a good variety of shops and bars. In addition, there is a bowling alley, a cinema, a natural outdoor iceskating rink and a trampoline aero jump.
The village has numerous cafes and bars plus speciality restaurants.
Lift Pass
Includes skiing at Châtel, Super Châtel, Linga and Pré la Joux covering 45 lifts and 83 km of pistes.
The Portes du Soleil pass covering all lifts on the map is available at a supplement. Details available on request.
Ski Facts
Châtel Linga
Portes du Soleil
Beginners
***
****
Intermediate
****
****
Advanced
**
***
Off-Piste Grade
***
***
Direction of Slopes
All
Kms of Piste
83
600
No. of Runs
Green
11
39
Blue
16
111
Red
15
108
Black
5
28
Longest Run
Linga 1km (Châtel)
Number of Lifts
42 Châtel 208 Portes du Soleil area
Highest Lift
2200m (Châtel)
Lift Capacity
48,237 skiers per hour (Châtel)
Snow-Making Facilities
Yes, lower and nursery slopes, 96 snow cannons (Châtel)
Cross Country
12km (Châtel)
Glacier
No
Snowboarding
Yes, Snowpark and Half pipe
Children's Facilities
Ski Kindergarden (from 4 yrs outside school hols & 5 during) Non-Ski Kindergarden 3-10 yrs Ski School under 14 yrs
Key Card Lift Pass
Yes. € 3 deposit per person added to your invoice and refunded in the UK if passes returned in resort.
