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Châtel for Families

Châtel scores 5.2/10 for families: Beginner score 6.4 /10, Village elevation 1,186 m and Drive time from the main airport 103 min.

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Family score

  1. Family
  2. Beginner
  3. Ski-in/ski-out

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Why this score
FactValue
Beginner score6.4 /10
Village elevation1,186 m
Drive time from the main airport103 min

Facilities

Family facilities in Châtel
FactValue
Childcare facilities0
Pools2
Ski schools0

Tips for families

  • Châtel scores 5.2/10 for families.
  • 58% of the piste network is green or blue, the easiest classification.
  • Villages span 1,026–1,257 m; Châtel (1,186 m) is the highest ski-in village.

Easy pistes

Green and blue pistes in Châtel
PisteDifficultyLengthVertical
Route du Clos BaronGreen2,957 m9,700 ft261 m860 ft
ReconBlue1,575 m5,170 ft343 m1,130 ft
BellevueBlue1,470 m4,820 ft220 m720 ft
UskiBlue1,326 m4,350 ft212 m700 ft
PanoramiqueBlue1,250 m4,100 ft268 m880 ft
Chalet NeufBlue1,119 m3,670 ft167 m550 ft
Onnaz-ChermeuBlue1,082 m3,550 ft111 m360 ft
HermineBlue1,022 m3,350 ft202 m660 ft
Chemin Rural du Riz à l'AubouryGreen913 m3,000 ft87 m290 ft
BeletteBlue883 m2,900 ft195 m640 ft
Accès BraitazBlue881 m2,890 ft149 m490 ft
Biche BasBlue722 m2,370 ft170 m560 ft
SanglierBlue675 m2,210 ft42 m140 ft
Chaux LongeBlue616 m2,020 ft71 m230 ft
Tour de DonBlue612 m2,010 ft142 m470 ft
54Blue567 m1,860 ft30 m100 ft
ConchesBlue481 m1,580 ft45 m150 ft
PingouinGreen467 m1,530 ft66 m220 ft
DouanierGreen456 m1,500 ft32 m100 ft
OursonGreen401 m1,320 ft46 m150 ft
Le LacBlue231 m760 ft15 m50 ft
LacGreen216 m710 ft38 m120 ft
CoqueletsGreen178 m580 ft25 m80 ft
Piste Pastorale du FollièreBlue91 m300 ft5 m20 ft
Col VertGreen30 m100 ft0 m0 ft
PanomariqueBlue14 m50 ft0 m0 ft

101 unnamed connecting sections, 27 km16.9 mi.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Châtel score 5.2/10 for families?

The three inputs that move the score most are Beginner score 6.4 /10, Village elevation 1,186 m and Drive time from the main airport 103 min.

Is there childcare in Châtel?

0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Châtel.

How many ski schools are there in Châtel?

0.

How much of Châtel is easy skiing?

58.3% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.

How high is the village in Châtel?

1,186 m, with lifts to 2,052 m.

Are there magic carpets in Châtel?

3 magic carpets are mapped in 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.

Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)