The resort

What we like about Chatel

A charming village resort integrated into the fabulous Portes du Soleil ski area in France, Chatel has won over a family clientele looking for a magical mountain and skiing atmosphere with exciting offers and activities.

A stone's throw from the Franco-Swiss border, at an altitude of 1,200 m, is the mountain village with old-fashioned charm. Here the traditional farms of the Abondance valley bring local character and authenticity. The chalets also stand majestically with gable roofs and balconies with ornate balustrades.

Time seems to have stood still in Chatel to retain only the best Haut-Savoyard architecture. But make no mistake: the resort is bursting with dynamism when it comes to livening up vacationers' stays.

Backing onto the great Portes du Soleil ski area and endowed with a world-renowned bike park, Chatel has no difficulty attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts. No more than satisfying the slightest wishes of families with its festivities that punctuate the summer season schedule and its fun activities, designed to entertain young and old.

A resolutely family resort

Creating memories together motivates tourism and hospitality professionals every day in Chatel, a good resort resolutely geared towards families.

Chatel resort is committed to pampering children and parents, who come to enjoy pleasures such as discovering restaurants in the mountains and relax in a great setting conducive to escape. In addition to all the services provided by the Portes du Soleil area, the resort rivals the imagination to make you want to come back.

In Chatel, children are king: a nursery for the little ones, snacks on the farm, mini-golf, ski slopes, adventure course, indoor play areas, rides, shows and even face and body treatments await your children and teenagers for moments of relaxation and well-being. There is no doubt that the resort deserves its reputation as a favourite destination for families!

Ecotourism is another area dear to the heart of the resort that is committed to an approach favouring a more respectful stay in the mountains and turning towards nature. Chatel holds the Station Verte and Flocon vert labels, certifying its best virtuous process.

Finally, all the super efforts made by the resort to satisfy its visitors are recognized by the Quality Tourism label, a state mark awarded to tourism professionals in recognition of the quality of their welcome and their services.