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Freeride ski rental in Châtel - Live the unforgettable holidays
In the heart of the Portes du Soleil, in Haute-Savoie, the Châtel ski resort welcomes you for a memorable holidays focused on freeride skiing. Nestled on the Swiss border, this village offers a multitude of winter and summer activities that will delight gliding enthusiasts. Opt for a ski rental in Châtel and prepare to experience exceptional moments in a preserved environment.
The Châtel ski area: a resort on a human scale
With more than 80 kilometers of tracks spread over 45 courses, the Châtel ski area will seduce freeride ski lovers from all levels. Whether you are a family, an amateur or a experienced skier, you will find your happiness among the many blue and red tracks, ideal for intermediate levels. Beginners and experts will not be outdone thanks to the nine green slopes and six black tracks. By opting for a ski rental in Châtel, you will have access to the 43 ski lifts that will allow you to discover the entire domain. In addition, the Ski Châtel package also gives you access to part of the tracks of the chapel of abundance, torgon and morgins, thus offering more than 130 kilometers of ski slopes. And if that is not enough for you, take advantage of your stay in Châtel to reach the neighboring stations of Morgins, Avoriaz and Torgon and discover the 650 kilometers of the Portes du Soleil.
The field of Châtel consists of two distinct zones:
- The Linga sector, reserved for experienced skiers, offers access to the Avoriaz station.
- The Super-Châtel sector, appreciated by beginners and snowboarders (with its snowpark), is open on the stations of torgon and morgins.
Near ski rental stores in Châtel, a daycare is available to allow parents to ski in peace. Châtel also has a Nordic area offering seven cross -country ski trails and eight Nordic trails to practice snowshoe hiking.
Châtel: A typical Savoyard village
Difficult to resist the charm of Châtel, a small village-station where time seems to have stopped. Surrounded by mountains, animated all year round and with chalets with preserved Savoyard architecture, Châtel offers a majestic setting for your vacation. The station is labeled "Famille Plus Mountain" and offers a unique freeride ski experience, at the foot of the slopes. Châtel is full of shops and services intended to facilitate your stay. In particular, you will find there ski and snowboarding equipment stores offering the best prices, so that you can hit the slopes freely. In Châtel, nature is sovereign and all activities are in harmony with it.
Other activities to discover in Châtel
In addition to alpine skiing, many other activities await you in Châtel. To fully enjoy the 45 tracks of the station, you can opt for snowboard rental or try the alpine snow bike for unique sensations. With its Nordic domain based at the Chapel d'Abondance, Châtel is also a place popular with cross -country ski lovers. Do not hesitate to abandon your ski rental in Châtel to introduce you to Nordic skiing and enjoy a combination of sensations and mountain walks. If you prefer walking, the Nordic area also offers many snowshoe hiking trails where you can walk between lakes and mountains. Finally, whether in summer or in winter, do not miss the opportunity to fly over the hamlet of Plaine-Dranse at almost 100 km/h on board the fantastable. Strong sensations guaranteed! Thanks to its connection with the other stations of the Portes du Soleil, Châtel allows you to explore ski rental at the Chapel d'Abondance, offers on the Morzine ski resort, as well as our stores in Avoriaz.
eat, go out and take care of yourself in Châtel
After a busy day in the great outdoors, go to the center of the station to enjoy the many restaurants in Châtel. You can taste Savoyard specialties such as fondue, raclette and many other alpine pleasures. But that's not all, you will also find crêperies, snacks and restaurants offering refined French cuisine. Châtel organizes an international gastronomy festival each year, which is not surprising given the diversity of its culinary offer. If you want to party during your vacation in Châtel, the village organizes the Rock the track festival every year every year and also offers nightclubs, bars, pubs, a bowling alley and two cinemas. And to take care of yourself, the station has many relaxation areas with spas, saunas, hammams, body care, massages, and much more.
Activities to do in summer in Châtel
During the summer season, Châtel tracks turn into hiking trails, offering unparalleled happiness to walkers and cyclists. Châtel has a bike park, a large space dedicated to mountain biking enthusiasts. The mountain bike paths, the themed guided touches and the electric bicycle walks will allow you to discover the Alps in a different way, under the summer sun. For descent mountain bike enthusiasts, you can also discover the Gets and its huge bike park located south of Morzine.
Access to the Châtel station
Châtel is easily accessible by car by the A40 motorway (exit 14 / Annemasse), as well as in train via Thonon TGV station, located 40 kilometers. Geneva airport is also nearby, just 75 kilometers, offering a practical option for plane travelers.