Transfers from €50 per person one way.
Chatel is one of the 14 ski stations that comprise the Portes du Soleil ski area. The 2nd largest in the world. Sitting at 1200m altitude it’s a low resort but with its open wide gladed ski runs and chocolate box chalet charm it’s a favourite with the families.
However, there is exceptionally good off piste accessible from the Linga and Pré-la-Joux area. Beneath the Linga gondola and chair there’s a pleasant mix of open and wooded ground, which follows the fall line fairly directly.
Theres a great snow park as well for the tricksters. The classic circuit of the passport du soleil is an ambitious ski route that takes you through Torgon and round to Avoriaz and Morzine. Lift assisted and a must if on a week long ski trip.
In summer Chatel is a MTB paradise with some of the best groomed DH descent tracks and some pretty epic single track as well. It regularly hosts World cup events with some of the best riders in the world basing themselves here.
Transfer time from GVA: 1hr 45mins
Transfer distance from GVA: 78km