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Chatel, Haute Savoie ***
- www.chatel.com
GPS 6.839300 E 46.271599 N
Region Portes du Soleil
State Haute Savoie
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GPS 6.839300 E 46.271599 N
Region Portes du Soleil
State Haute Savoie
Mountain range Chablais Alpen
Vertical drop 1100 - 2200 meters
Descent 1100 meters
Lifts 43 | ||
drag- | chair- | gondolas |
24 | 13 | 2 |
Skiresort ratings for Chatel compared to all other skiresorts.
Overall 71 | Skiing 73 | Ski-conditions 82 | Skiregion 73 |
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Off-Piste | Snow |
7.9 7.6 | 7.7 7.7 | 6.9 7.0 | 6.9 7.0 | 6.4 7.4 |
Family | Atmosphere | Nature | Walking | Lifts |
7.7 7.6 | 6.7 7.1 | 7.9 7.7 | 7.3 7.0 | 4.5 7.4 |
8 of us have just spent a fantastic week at the Chalet Lac de Vonnes in Chatel. The chalet was perfect, as was the region. Chatel is a wonderful town, and although not huge, there are enough restaurants and bars to keep most groups entertained. Plenty of excellent skiing in Linga, Pre la Joux and Avoriaz, and some good runs over in Super Chatel & Morgins. We didnt make it over to Les Gets, but you will need a full Portes du Soliel area pass to get the best skiing. The lifts were efficient and queues were small. Super Chatel has quite a few drag lifts, but theyre OK, and the rest of region has mainly chair lifts / gondolas. There are some good runs for beginners, but not a huge amount. If you