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Ski resort · France · Portes du Soleil
Châtel
Châtel is a ski resort in France, part of Portes du Soleil, with 81.3 km of pistes, 44 lifts and skiing between 1,194 m and 2,052 m. The nearest airport is Geneva, about 103 minutes by road.
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All the mountain.
All the village.
Châtel spans villages from 1,026 m to 1,257 m in France. Its lifts run from 1,194 m to 2,052 m, a vertical of 858 m. A valley lift links the resort to a station at 1,009 m. The resort is part of Portes du Soleil, which links 391.6 km of pistes in total. Châtel itself has 81.3 km of marked piste over 46 runs: 9.4 km green, 38 km blue, 28.8 km red and 4.1 km black. The longest single run we measure is 3 km.
44 lifts serve the slopes (2 gondolas and cable cars, 12 chairlifts and 27 drag lifts), moving about 8,400 skiers an hour. The resort has snowmaking. The nearest airport is Geneva, about 103 minutes by road (56.5 km). In the village we list 36 places to stay, 26 restaurants and 0 ski schools.
Villages1,026–1,257 m
Nearest airportGeneva103 min transfer
One resort, several villages
Villages
| Village | Altitude | Ski access |
|---|---|---|
| La Chapelle-d'Abondance | 1,026 m3,370 ft | - |
| ChâtelMain | 1,186 m3,890 ft | Ski-in/ski-out |
| Le Petit Châtel | 1,257 m4,120 ft | Lift from village |
Village data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Wikidata.
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Piste map & terrain
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Lift passes
More mountain. One pass.
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36 places to stay
3 ski hire shopsGood kit. Great turns.
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0 ski schoolsA little local know-how.
First turns or a little extra confidence. Find local ski schools and contact them about the right lesson.
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In the village
A village with everything.
- Restaurants26
- Bars & clubs6
- Ski hire shops3
- Supermarkets3
- Pools2
- Pharmacies1
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The mountain essentials.
Getting there
From arrivals to Alpine.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 56.5 km | 103 min |
| Bern | 87.7 km | 111 min |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains | 102.1 km | 142 min |
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The things to know before your trip to Châtel.
How far is Châtel from Geneva airport?
Geneva is about 103 minutes by road from Châtel (56.5 km).
How high is Châtel?
The highest lift-served point is 2,052 m, with the village at 1,186 m, a vertical of 858 m.
How many km of pistes does Châtel have?
Châtel has 81.3 km of marked pistes across 46 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Châtel have?
44 lifts (2 gondolas or cable cars, 12 chairlifts and 27 drag lifts).
Which ski area is Châtel in?
Châtel is part of Portes du Soleil.
Can you get to Châtel by train?
There is no station in the resort itself; the last leg is by road from Geneva.
Is Châtel good for beginners?
Châtel scores 6.4/10 for beginners; 11.6% of its piste km is green and we list 0 ski schools.
Is Châtel good for families?
Châtel scores 5.2/10 for families, with 0 childcare providers listed and 58.3% of its pistes green or blue.
Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)