Chatel, France, is a traditional village that transforms into a modern-day alpine ski resort in winter. It is one of only a handful of French ski resorts that has remained completely unspoiled with its beautifully styled chalet buildings and charm. This is due to Chatel being carefully developed so as not to lose its authenticity while keeping up with the demands of offering a state-of-the-art ski resort.
The Chatel Ski Resort offers 43 slopes serviced by 39 lifts. It is a cross-border resort forming part of the Portes Du Soleil ski area. It is one of the 12 interlinked ski resorts across France and Switzerland, giving you access to over 600 ski runs with around two hundred ski lifts.
I have been to Chatel ski resort a few times to go skiing and always get excited about returning. The ski area still feels untouched and has a real authentic feel about the village. I liked it even more when the TS Portes Du Soleil and TS Gabelou chairlifts opened, connecting the whole of the Chatel ski area.
Here is what you need to know about skiing and other activities at Chatel Ski Resort.
Skiing at the Chatel ski resort during winter with Switzerland in the background
Chatel Ski Resort
Chatel Ski Resort is located near the Swiss border in the Haute Savoie region. The village is at an altitude of 1200m, and the ski lifts take you up to around 2200 m. During the winter, the ski area gets an average of 616 cm of snow. It is also a fantastic family resort and holds the French government’s highest ‘Family Plus’ certification for family friendliness.
Chatel is a cross-border Ski resort with easy direct links to the Swiss resorts of Torgon, Morgin, and Avoriaz in France. It is also linked to the rest of the Portes Du Soleil via the other ski resorts. The closest train station to Chatel is Monthey, and the closest international airport is Geneva.
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Chatel Ski area
Skiing is divided into Super-Châtel / Barbossine and Linga / Pre la Joux / Plain Dranse. The high-tech Portes du Soleil and Gabelou chairlifts, which opened in 2015, link these areas. Châtel has direct links to Avoriaz, Morgins Torgon and La Chapelle d’Abondance ski areas.
Chatel has 43 ski runs totalling 83 km, offering skiers an incredible 1000 meters (3280 feet) of vertical descent. For snowboarders, there is a snowpark known as the Smooth Park in Super-Chatel. If cross-country skiing is your thing, there are 49 km (31 miles) of ski trails.
Skiing along the border from Chatel, France, to Champery in Switzerland
Super-Châtel / Barbossine
The Super-Châtel Barbossine area is perfect for beginners, offering many green and blue slopes, such as the 16 Chanterelle. The best way to access the skiing area is via the Super-Châtel gondola, located in the centre of the village. For intermediate and advanced skiers, red and black slopes like 2 L’Ecureuil and 4 Barbossine are easily accessible via the Petit Châtel chairlift.
The Super-Châtel Barbossine is also directly linked to the Swiss ski resorts. Morgins is reached via the Chalet Neuf ski lift, and the Tour de Don ski lift reaches Torgon.
Linga / Pré la Joux / Plaine Dranse
The Linga / Pré la Joux / Plaine Dranse area is great for intermediate and advanced skiers with superb terrain like the black slope 33 Les Renards. Which makes your legs burn, especially in the afternoon when the moguls are around. This is also a great area for off-piste skiing when it snows heavily. These slopes are accessible by the Linga gondola or the Pré la Joux and Pierre Longue chairlifts at Pre la Joux.
For beginners, there is a carpet, two ski lifts, and the Pierre Longue chairlift, which services green slopes. At 39 La Belette, there is a long green slope that is great for families to do together. I like doing the La Belette when tired and skiing back in Pré la Joux.
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Winter wonderland in Pré la Joux ski area after a snowfall in Chatel, France
Overview of Chátel Ski Resort Area
- Chatel has two separate ski areas: Super-Châtel/Barbossine and Linga/Pré-La-Joux / Plaine Dranse
- 39 ski lifts and 43 ski slopes.
- Speed slope cordoned off and secured with nets, which have a timing device and electronic speed display
- 1 Snowpark located in Super-Châtel/Barbossine
- Night skiing on the Linga slope every Thursday from 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
- 3 safe sledging run areas for families to enjoy
- DVA Park is a dedicated area for learning how to use an avalanche transceiver near the La Chanterelle run.
Please remember to wear your ski helmet on the slopes in Chatel, France.
Chatel Ski Pass
A Chátel Ski pass offers two options: theChâtel Liberté and the Portes du Soleil. The Châtel Liberté ski pass covers Châtel Barbossine, Super-Châtel, Linga and Pre-la-Joux, La Chapelle d’Abondance in France and the Torgon and the Corbeau sector of the Morgins ski resort in Switzerland. The combined ski area has 78 slopes, 59 lifts, and 130km of skiing.
Additionally, the Portes du Soleil ski pass covers all 12 resorts in France and Switzerland, giving you access to 600km skiing with 208 lifts. You will need the Portes du Soleil ski pass to ski to Avoriaz. You can purchase a Chatel ski pass for a single day, a week, a season, or a 5-hour Espace Liberté ski pass.
Going via the drag lifts skiing across the top of the slopes Chatel France near the Petit Chatel chairlift
Chatel Bus
The Chatel Bus (Ski Bus) runs regular bus services that cover a wider area of Chatel village. Different lines cover different parts of the village, but they all stop at the main bus stop in the center of the village, near the Super Chatel Gondola.
The shuttles are FREE and even stop at some of the hotels, or if not, near them, meaning you do not have to carry your ski equipment too far.
Chatel to Avoriaz skiing
Skiing from Chatel to Avoriaz is possible, but you need a Portes du Soleil ski pass to use the chairlifts. We usually ski over for the day, have lunch, and return, stopping at Les Lindarets or the “Goat Village” for a drink. It is directly linked from the top of the Rochassons chairlift via the Chaux Fleuri red or Grand Plan blue slopes. Then you can catch the Prolays or Les Lindarets chairlift up, which will take you to the centre of Avoriaz ski resort.
On your way back, you can take the Le Chesery blue slope, then change onto the La Belette green slope back to Pre Ia Joux. If you want, you can also ski back to the centre of Chatel ski resort. One of the best slopes back from Avoriaz is the red 34 Les Rennesles, where you can take in the views.
Wear the right ski gloves for skiing and other outdoor winter activities. I wear Leki women’s ski gloves they are a little pricey but fantastic for keeping the cold out.
Les Lindarets or the “Goat Village” Skiing back from Avoriaz to Chatel ski resort
Chatel to Morgins Skiing
One of the draw cards for going to Chatel is that it is a cross-border ski resort that France and Switzerland join together. Skiing from Chatel to Morgins on the Swiss side is easy as it is directly linked to the resort using blue and red slopes. To get to Morgins, you go via the Chalet Neuf draglift, which is reachable by taking a few lifts up in the Super-Châtel / Barbossine.
If you want to ski in Morgins but are not confident about skiing over, that is not a problem. The Swiss ski resort is only a 5-minute drive from Chatel, and you can access it via the D22 pass through Vonnes. A shuttle bus runs daily from the centre of Chatel village to Morgins.
Chatel Ski Lessons and Schools
The Chatel Ski Resort has a good selection of ski schools, guides, and instructors for winter lessons. Chatel ESF is the largest and most recognised, but there are also a few independent ones, like BASE Chatel, a British alpine ski school. All Chatel ski schools offer group and private lessons in skiing and snowboarding.
I skied with Paul, an instructor and guide with the Chatel ESF. We had a great day skiing all over Chatel, and Paul even showed me some areas I had not skied before.
Skiing with Paul, the ski instructor from the Chatel ESF
Activities in Chatel Ski Resort
There are many winter activities at Chatel Ski Resort and across the French Alps. There is zip lining, Helicopter flights, and even ski paragliding for the adventurous. Families can enjoy ice skating and sledging or participate in one of the activities created for children. You can even hop on the little train and tour Chatel village and the Abondance Valley.
Check out these other winter activities across the Portes du Soleil, like riding a horse-drawn carriage in Morzine villages.
Fantasticable Zipline in winter
Fantasticable zip line is an adventure activity in Chatel that will get your heart racing. Strapped into a harness in a laying position, you fly like a bird over Paine-Dranse Portes village in the French Alps. The zip line is 1,200m long, and you can get up to speeds of 80 to 100km per hour. You can do it solo or in a duo with a friend, like the one in Pay de Gex France.
You can get to the Fantasticable via the Pierre-Longue and Rochassons chairlifts in Pre-Ia Joux. Your skis and snowboard gear will follow you on the zip wire in a transportation carrier. So once you have finished, just clip back into your gear. Don’t worry; it can also be done in the summer season, as my husband did.
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One of the top winter activities to do in Chátel is the Zipline Pic provided by Chatel Tourism (Thiebaut )
Paragliding over Chatel
One of the best winter activities I recommend in Châtel is tandem paragliding on skis. This fantastic experience offers a different perspective on the Abondance Valley. Experience an exhilarating paragliding session with a skilled instructor, starting at an altitude of 2,000 meters and lasting between 20 to 40 minutes.
The instructor will take pictures and video, which you can purchase after the paragliding flight. Reservations can be made via e-mail or telephone at least a day before here. I previously tried tandem paragliding in La Clusaz during the winter, and I loved it.
Aquatic centre Forme d’O
Forme d’O Aquatic Centre is a great place to unwind, relax, or swim in the heated pools. It is located in the village of Chatel and is super easy to get to by shuttle bus. The best part is that it has outstanding views of the snowy mountains in the distance from the pool. Many families go here for a half-day activity after their children’s ski school.
There is an indoor pool with waterfalls, bubble beds, seats, an outdoor heated pool, saunas, and steam baths. The centre also offers a variety of treatments, from facials to body treatments in individual or double cubicles. In the pool, you can participate in water activities, from swimming classes to baby swimming, aqua fitness, and aqua biking.
The Aquatic centre during winter in Chatél, France Photo provided by Chatel Tourism (Thiebaut )
Rock the Pistes Festival
Rock the Pistes is an annual music festival that lasts a week and spans the entire Portes du Soleil ski area. Each resort organizes various events and activities, but the festival’s highlight is the concerts held on the slopes, particularly those in Les Gets and Avoriaz.
The music festival provides a unique combination of skiing or snowboarding alongside live performances from international artists. Concerts are included with your Portes du Soleil ski pass. This year, Rock the Pistes will take place from March 16th to 22nd, 2025.
Most concerts start in the afternoon, and ski racks are conveniently available at the venues for your skis and snowboards. Lifts operate half an hour longer during the music festival week, ensuring ample time to enjoy the music and the slopes.
Rock the Pistes Festival at Chatel Ski Resort
The Rock the Pistes concert stage hosted by Chatel is situated in the Paine-Dranse Portes village on the French side. You can access this event area using the Pierre Longue chairlift at Pre la Joux. Take the free ski bus from Chatel town centre if you’re not skiing. Here’s my comprehensive guide to Rock the Pistes.
Watching Rock the Pistes in Avoriaz while skiing during March
Chatel Apres Ski
Chatel may not be famous for its après-ski scene, but it offers a good selection of pubs and drinking spots to entertain you. Here are our recommodations for the best bars in Chatel, France
Pub Avalanche is a spacious pub in town, just a 10-minute walk from the Super Chatel chairlift. It caters to large groups and has a pool table and sports TV, making it the perfect spot for a fun-filled evening in Chatel.
Chez BaBeth is an excellent spot for apres ski on your way back to Chatel on your ski holiday. It is located in Plaine Dranse, 5 km from the summit of the Col de Bassachaux.
Bar L’Escale, perched at the top of the Super-Châtel gondola, is a bar/restaurant with a vast terrace that offers breathtaking views of Chatel village. It’s a great spot to soak in the sun, especially during spring skiing, and be inspired by the beauty of the surroundings.
La Perdrix Blanche is my favourite spot. It is at the bottom of the Pierre-Longue chairlift, by the beginner ski school and bus stop. It has a large outdoor terrace, perfect for relaxing while waiting for skiers, and a good selection of beer and wine. It’s also a great choice if you want to have a drink while you’re not skiing, as you can just take the Chatel bus back.
Enjoying the spring season aprésski La ferme des pistes ski Chátel
Chatel Accommodation
Accommodation is spread across the Chatel Ski Resort village, with most of the main hotels and amenities located in the centre. Other popular areas include Villapreyron, located near the TC DU Linga chairlift, and Petit Chatel, situated close to the TS DU Petit Chatel chairlift.
Here is a good selection of accommodation in Chatel that you can book before you leave for your ski holiday.
Logis Hotel Les Triolets
Between the Super Chatel gondola and Petit Chatel lift is the charming Logis Hôtel les Triolets. It is only a 10-minute walk up the hill from the centre of Chatel and can be easily reached by the FREE Chatel bus that stops outside the hotel.
This family-run hotel has 20 rooms with balconies, an indoor heated pool, a restaurant, and south terraces. I had a comfy room with a small balcony overlooking chalets on the mountain behind the hotel. My stay was based on half board, and my meals were served in a restaurant overlooking the village.
Central Hostel Chatel
Central Hostel Chatel is a good option if you are on a budget and looking for basic accommodation in a great location. It is atop a bar and only 5 minutes to the TS DE Super Châtel Ski Lift and main bus station. The hostel features a sun terrace, a shared kitchen, and a TV lounge with a common area.
There is also free WIFI throughout the property, free luggage storage, and a ski equipment storage area. Central Hostel Chatel is rated as one of the best value-for-money accommodations in Portes Du Soleil.
A winter Chalel rental in Chátel, France
Chalet Restaurants
Chatel Ski Resort offers a great selection of restaurants that serve traditional French specialities. I highly recommend trying the local Abondance cheese paired with a glass of regional wine. Other dining options include Nazca Bar & Food, which serves Asian cuisine. Here are some of the best restaurants in Chatel Ski Resort.
Le Fiacre
Le Fiacre is near the Boulangerie-Patisserie Grillet bakery and tourist office in the village centre. In addition to traditional French specialities, it offers a good selection of Vegetarian meals, steaks, pizza, and wine.
The chalet-style restaurant is quite big and has three areas for hungry guests. I have always liked having pizza here with a glass of local wine. This restaurant offers good comfort food, which is great after a hard day skiing in Chatel.
La ferme des pistes
La ferme des pistes is a fantastic lunch spot while skiing in the French Alps. It is located near the top of the TC du linga gondola and offers simple yet delicious French specialities, particularly cheese dishes.
The restaurant is cosy, so I suggest making a reservation if you plan to have lunch there. There is also an outdoor area with lovely views of the valley. I have visited this place several times and think it’s a great spot to stop if you’re spring skiing in Châtel.
Le Vieux Four
Le Vieux Four is a cosy, rustic, family-run restaurant in Chatel. Add this place to your list if you love traditional French food and cheese specialities like Raclette and Tartiflette. The melted Abondance for the main meal took me to cheese heaven.
The restaurant is in the town centre, only two minutes from the Super Chatel gondola. It is easy to walk to, and the ski bus stops nearby. The food is delicious, and the service is good too. Due to its location in the Chatel village, it is open late for dinner.
Melted Cheese at le Vieux Four Restaurant in the Chatel Village, France
Geneva to Chatel Ski Resort
Flights to Geneva
Direct flights from the UK to Geneva take around 1 hour and 40 minutes, depending on the city. Swiss Air and BA offer frequent flights during winter, and Easyjet is a good option if you are on a budget. Travelsupermarket is a great site for comparing flights from the UK.
Alternatively, Chambery is closer to Chatel, but it is a smaller airport that offers winter flights, mainly for skiing trips. Smaller airlines provide most services. Using a Priority Pass, you can access airport lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
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Car hire at Geneva for Chatel
You can hire a car from either the French or Swiss side of Geneva International Airport, so be sure to check your booking details carefully. It can be confusing if your reservation is on one side while you’re on the other. We suggest using a comparison website like Travelsupermarket to compare hire rates.
Driving from Geneva to Chátel, France
The distance from Geneva Airport to Châtel is approximately 82 km, and the drive to the ski resort typically takes about an hour and a half. However, the journey may take longer during winter due to icy road conditions, especially as you ascend the mountains and leave the highway.
It is now mandatory in France to have snow tyres or chains during winter skiing.
On the Portes du Soleil and Gabelou chairlifts while skiing
Geneva Chatel Transfers
Private or shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Chatel Ski Resort are excellent options if you don’t plan to drive. When you exit the luggage collection area at the airport, the shared transfer services are on your left, next to each other.
I recommend checking out Hoppa.UK for shared or private transfer options from Geneva to Chatel. Another option to consider is Intui for your transfer needs.
Trains to Chatel Ski Resort
Chatel does not have a train station. The nearest train stations are Thonon-les-Bains in France and Aigle in Switzerland, both of which can be accessed from Geneva Airport. You can take a bus or a taxi to the Chatel Ski Resort from either station.
Helpful Information and Tips for Chatel Ski Resort
- There are four main car parks in Chátel, which are located at the chairlifts and gondolas.
- Euro is the Currency used in Chatel. However, it can also be used on the Swiss side in Champéry and Morgins.
- I suggest Intersport for ski rental near the Super Chatel chair lift.
- If you intend to cross the border to Switzerland, please bring your passport or ID. Also, the restaurants on the Swiss side accept Euros.
- Boulangerie-Patisserie Grillet is my go to bakery for fresh baguettes and coffee.
Skiing in the Super-Châtel Barbossine area of Chatel, France
Other Portes du Soleil Ski Resorts
You may be interested in additional winter guides for ski resorts in Portes du Soleil. Some are in the French Alps, while others are in Switzerland.
- Morzine Ski Resort France – Winter Guide
- Ultimate Skiing Guide – Champery Ski Resort Switzerland
- Les Gets Ski Resort – Skiing & Winter Activities
Have you been to Chatel Ski Resort before or skied there? I would love to hear about your skiing experiences in the comments below. You can also read my comprehensive guide to Chatel during the summer season.
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It does look stunning with the gorgeous mountain scenery, white snow and blue skies! I have never actually been skiing, I’d like to do a couple of lessons to see if I like it, then would probably go on that Fantasticable!
This a great village for beginners and if you don’t ski there is plenty to do off the slopes.
I think for me one of the advantages of this resort seems to be the combination of beautiful scenery with a small and charming town, it doesn’t look as ugly and modern as some places seem to look. And of course, being in France, you cannot beat the food!
This is such a pretty village and it is not overly big at all. Definitely recommend it
What an informative guide on Chatel. I have heard of the resort but I never knew it was on the French / Swiss boarder. I could definitely try that Zip line.
Thank you very much Eric, I am glad that you like it.
I came across your Chatel post when I was reading your Morzine piece & thought I would check it out. I have not heard of Chatel before but it looks like a great place to ski.
It is not as big as Morzine but it is definitely worth a visit. I love skiing on the boarder.
Do you need to know skiing to go here or you can sit back and watch others Ski? The snow looks beautiful and pristine.
No you definitely don’t need to know how to ski to go there. It is all year round working village 🙂
Have always wanted to ski in France – it looks like a dream. Pinned your Pinterest image for futire reference!
Thank you very much, it is a great little French gem.
Awesome, I have never tried Skiing but it remains my fascination. Great idea to zipline and ski there and have amazing landscapes as a treat!
This is a great place to learn how to see and when you want a break, there is plenty to do around the village 🙂
What a gorgeous area! I’ve never been to a ski resort since I don’t ski. But I would go zip lining!
These days you don’t have to ski to go to a ski resort as there are so many activities to do 🙂
You’ll gasp when you read this, but I’ve never been skiing, never! But if I had to choose, Chatel looks like a good choice. I definitely wouldn not do the ziplining, I’m too scared, but would love to try skiing. Good tip about buying the pass online, and about the free bus, that’s very good to know.
Don’t worry I didn’t do the zipline either, I chickened out at the last minute 🙂 You should definitely try skiing it is so much once you know what you are doing 🙂
O wow! I don’t ski, but that zip lining sounds amazing. My friends can go skiing while I enjoy activities like that 🙂 I also love it when resorts have free wifi. It really makes it easier for visitors who don’t have local data.
There is definitely plenty of things to do if you don’t ski, like eat all the yummy cheese and drink the great wine 🙂
OK so I don’t like the cold, but love freshly fallen snow (or even the fake stuff) when skiing. I would have had a blast doing the ziplining activity. That looks like so much fun. Thanks for sharing.
This is a working village so there is plenty to do all year round. These have farms you can visit and eat amazing cheese at as well 😉
I haven’t been skiing in years so this post and the pictures are making me want to go…now. lol. This place looks absolutely gorgeous! ~Ranaa
It is a lovely village and all the modern hotels are built like Chatels to keep with the traditional village style.
What a breathtaking place! Can you believe I’m 30 years old and have never been skiing?! I have been telling my husband that I want to go soon. France is on my bucket list 🙂
Oh you know that they say you are never too old to learn something new 🙂 Definitely get your self out there and try skiing, you will love it!!!!!
Wow, I had no idea they had snow so early! We try to go see snow at least once a year since it doesn’t snow where we live (SoCal). This looks like the perfect place for a ski vacation!
With climate change, the season is definitely getting later and later. There is snow but you can’t ski on it right now as the weather is to warm still.
Chatel looks so charming! I would love to visit. I haven’t been snow skiing, so I don’t know how I would do with that. I can water ski, though! I think I would like the zipline. And the aquatic area looks really relaxing. I would definitely try that cheese dish. That looks like heaven. I have another destination to add to my dream list now!
This is a great place to learn and if you get tired there is plenty of other things you can do. Like ziplining or go to the heated pool to relax.
I’ve been wanting to try my hand (or legs) at skiing for a number of years now. The thing is my husband is totally uninterested. In it. This post could be a gamchamger though.
You should definitely try it and Chatel is great for it
Chatel is definitely looking like a white wonderland. The place looks so enchanting with its white carpet of snow. I can see that this place is a great place for skiing too, and I think one other nice thing is probably lesser crowds. Hope to get to this part of the world one winter morning.
When it is all covered in snow it definitely looks like a winter wonderland. It is really cool skiing in two countries too
This would be my absolute dream to visit and ski in Chatel! What a glorious resort – looks like there are plenty of trails to keep all levels occupied. It looks absolutely gorgeous too. And I would totally be flying across in that zip line too! That would be the most freeing feeling – if you did that first thing in the morning you’d be super amped for a hard day’s skiing! Gorgeous. Hope to visit one day.
I hope that you get to go skiing one day in Chatel my friend.
We’ve skied Chatel every year for the last decade. A wonderful family resort with a good variety of slopes for all levels of skier. Wonderful place!
Glad to read that a follower skier goes to Chatel too, I really enjoy the place. My friends have a place there, so I stay there sometimes.
Chatel looks absolutely precious! The photo of the village with the church spire rising out of it looks just like a postcard. We love skiing; do you know if there are ski schools for kids in Chatel? It looks like it would be a great family holiday destination in summer or winter, the biplane would definitely be the first thing to do when I got there!
Yes there is a ski school in Chatel they have two areas for the children. It is a great place for families.
I’m about to tell you something pretty wild: I’ve never been skiing in my life. I want to try someday! When I do try, this is literally the place I want to learn. Look at all those views!
Once you learn you are never going to want to go all the time trust me. There is also plenty of other things to do other than ski as well 😉
I am not a fan of skiing or the cold. Funny because my little sister actually lives close by here in Tignes! She drives and fixes the snow ploughs haha. She did manage to get me there in the summer though and I LOVED it. I much prefer it when the white stuff isn’t there. I really wish I could love skiing as it looks amazing in your pictures, everything looks so nice covered in snow. That Zip line looks amazing though! Maybe I could go and just do that every day while my friends ski haha.
I was in Chatel in Summer as well and it looked completely different. I ended up liking it just as much then especially doing the hiking. I have skied through Tignes but not stayed there yet. I would love to though. There is a nice spa and pool in Chatel that people use when they don’t ski
I’m mesmerized by your pictures. Looking at all that snow makes me want to plan a trip to Chatel right away. I would love to go skiing and devour that gourmet spread at rest. Thanks to you, Chatel has gone straight up on my bucket-list. Cheers!!
Ah thank you very much, I am glad that you like the pictures. It looks like winter wanderland when it is all covered in snow.
Ohh.. This scene reminded me of the days spent in London while pursuing my PG! I had so much fun with my friends and we did so many snow activities back then!! 🙂
You will have to go to the alps to experience the real stuff
Skiing is still one of my bucket-list. I am still planning for it and scheduling my vacation. Hopefully my leave will be approved. I envy your photos and experiences, soon I will have it experience too!
You should definitely try it because once you start, you can’t stop 🙂 And I wish you the best of luck with leave
Chatel looks like a stunning snowy resort with skiing and chalet living facilities. I would like to do zip-line over beautiful Swiss Alps. Living in French chalet styled hotels must a memorable experience.
It is an amazing place to visit and with the joining resorts you have 600klms to play with 🙂
I have never tried skiing bit I would love to some day. The zip lining adventure over the Alps seems pretty amazing, now that I don’t think I will say no ever. The ski resort looks pretty amazing, it is so pretty!
I hope that you get to try skiing one day too 🙂
Those snow-covered trees and the swimming pool convinced me, Melissa! Chatel looks amazing. I am not sure I would dare try the zip lining though – must be freezing cold in winter too, no?
It is not to cold some days 🙂 and don’t worry I never tried the zip line either but shhhh don’t tell anyone 😉
Oh wow your pictures are amazing! I have always wanted to try these kinds of recreational activities! Very informative post!
Thank you very much Melissa, I appreciate it 🙂
I really need to try skiing! I have never actually been properly skiing but tried dry slopes and hated it as a kid. Would love to visit this area though, the resort looks simply gorgeous!
I have never tried a dry slop before but I am definitely keen
This resort is just perfect. I want to visit the Alps to sky someday.
This is a great resort, a little gem for sure
We normally ski in Austria but two years ago we booked self catering accommodation in Chatel. Needless to say, we are returning in December to Chatel and the same accommodation that offers indoor-outdoor pool, sauna & steamroom. The village is stunning and slopes are great. Chatel offers great value for money and the scenic drive from Geneva airport is worth the trip. Can highly recommend!