About Châtel

Châtel is a village in France’s Haute-Savoie region and a base for the Portes du Soleil ski area. A cable car runs from the center to the Super-Châtel piste, which has panoramic mountain views, and summer hiking and biking trails. The village is known for its Alpine chalets, aquatic center and La Vieille Douane museum, which presents the history of smuggling in the area. Nearby Lake Vonnes offers trout fishing.

Chalet Mont Royal

Either a walk or free bus shuttle service (with a 2-way stop in front of the apartment entrance) gives you easy access to the 2 ski lifts in Châtel (Super Châtel and Gabelou) with direct links to the resorts of Avoriaz, Torgon, Morgins with access to Portes du Soleil, one of the biggest ski areas in the world; with cross-border skiing, 196 high-tech ski lifts, 286 slopes and 650 km of marked pistes spread over 14 valleys between 2400 and 900m altitude. Portes du Soleil offers world-class snow-making facilities to extend the skiable season, typically from December to mid to late April.

Situated on the French/Swiss border, Châtel is a genuine alpine village that has expanded from its farming heritage into a charming, picturesque ski resort, one of 12 Portes du Soleil villages with ski pistes that accommodate all abilities, offering year-round sports and leisure activities. Châtel is easily accessible by car, train or plane (Geneva). All in all, Châtel is a great all-season family vacation resort.

In winter, an endless powder reserve 

In Chatel, enjoy winter and experience our fairytale world with family or friends.
Make your first turns in fresh snow and enjoy unique and thrilling moments in a dream setting.
For true lovers of skiing and wide-open spaces, there are 130km of marked slopes to discover in the heart of the Portes du Soleil. Let yourself decide how far to explore our infinitely white spaces, where adventure is wherever your eyes and skis can take you.

In summer, a world-renowned Bike Park 

Chatel's Bike Park is dedicated to MTB fans and located on the Pre-la-Joux/Plaine Dranse sector. There are around 20 perfectly shaped tracks, adapted to all levels, that will keep the most demanding riders happy, as well as beginners.
You can also try electric MTB... Come the summer, everything's possible! Chatel is a giant adventure playground. Diverse, massively entertaining, unexpected and surprising, the mountains exist in all shapes and sizes.
In short, they're ideal for sports, leisure activities and entertainment for all, along with concerts and cultural tours to satisfy children and adults. Festivities continue all summer: move, shake and swing in Chatel!
With festivals and concerts to set the tempo, your holidays are sure to be fun and happy!
The summer events diary is packed with shows, competitions and all kinds of events. 

Families

Chatel is regarded as a family friendly resort with activities and entertainments arranged specifically for kids, plus all the child care facilities you would expect in a major ski resort. It has been awarded "Family Plus" status which shows an ongoing commitment to providing the best facilities and service for families in the resort.