Châtel Ski Resort Guide
Châtel, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 85km |
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
| Resort Height | 1,200m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion 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 11cm, expected on 19 December, with around 82cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,329m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Châtel Ski Area
| 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
| 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
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Châtel) | 1,200m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,100m |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m |
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
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Châtel
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, Zurich, Lyon St-Exupéry 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.
