Hotels in Châtel, France

Châtel, a typical mountain village situated on the border between Switzerland and France, welcomes you in the heart of the ski area of Portes du Soleil, one of the largest ski resorts across the continent. This picturesque site is located on the sunny side of the valley of Abondance and enjoys great views.

This town consists of a typical alpine chalet surrounded by unspoilt pine trees and thick evergreen forests. The ski area offers several difficulty levels - from beginners to practiced skiers - and breathtaking views of mountain landscapes including Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches.

Besides skiing you can enjoy the thrill of sledding down a hill with sled dogs or horses, as well as ice skating, snowshoe hiking or diving in the frozen lake.

Châtel offers many opportunities for après ski fun, such as typical French restaurants, friendly bars where live music evenings are organized and a bowling alley. In many stores you can rent sports equipment, buy souvenirs and especially typical local products such as Savoyarde meats and cheeses.

Châtel is a great choice also for your summer holidays, since here you can enjoy paragliding, trekking or mountain biking in addition to rafting. For a truly relaxing stay, do not miss the nearby thermal baths of Lavey.