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Châtel Ski Resort Guide

Châtel, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length85km
Highest Lift2,200m
Resort Height1,200m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Châtel

The ski area of Châtel is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,200m, with 85km of marked runs.

Summary

Châtel is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area with access to 400km of downhill skiing, with 285 marked pistes, served by a total of 196 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Châtel itself (85km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Portes du Soleil ski resorts of Abondance, Avoriaz, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine, Saint Jean d'Aulps, Champoussin, Champéry, Les Crosets, Morgins and Torgon.

With ski lifts as high as 2,200m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Châtel offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Châtel offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Châtel.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Châtel is 6km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Châtel?

The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 14 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Châtel Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
15
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
18
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
11
Downhill
Total Length
85km
Cross Country
Total Length
49km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
41

Portes du Soleil Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
32
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
100
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
122
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
31
Downhill
Total Length
400km
Cross Country
Total Length
243km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
196

Altitudes & Slopes

Châtel Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,200m
Resort Altitude (Châtel)1,200m
Lowest Piste1,100m
Max Vertical1,100m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Châtel has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Châtel
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Châtel

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Châtel Ski Schools and Châtel Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Châtel?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Châtel is Sion, 57 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Annecy, Berne, Chambery, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lyon St-Exupéry, Zurich and Grenoble airports are all within three hours drive.

Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 41 ski lifts are able to uplift 41,630 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 3km of ski runs, with 237 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Châtel open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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