Summer in The Alps::
You are in for a treat! Chatel and the Rhone Alps have everything you need for an active summer holiday. The ski lifts open in July and August giving access to 230 km of marked mountain footpaths and cycle trails. Take the 35-minute drive to Evian or Thonon on nearby Lake Geneva to enjoy the beaches and water sports. Other local activities include: public swimming pool, golf, horse riding, white water rafting, cannoning, kayaking, tennis, angling, rock climbing and para-gliding. Or just relax on the balcony with a bottle of local wine and take in the fresh mountain air and the view!
Entertainment::
If you want a relaxing meal out Chatel and the nearby surrounding villages have a number of gourmet restaurants with excellent culinary reputations, serving amongst others local Savoyard cuisine. Night-life and après ski are on the quiet side but there are a few bars to choose from, some with DJs and live music. Chatel also has 2 cinemas and a bowling alley.
Children's Activities::
Children can join the Marmotton Village Children's Club where they can take part in a variety of open-air activities for full or half days, with professional supervision and a day nursery. Other activities for children include summer bob-sleigh, swimming pool, karting, miniature golf and bowling.