TRAVEL:
AIR
Geneva airport
Transfer by taxi, train, bus or hire car.
FERRY/CAR
Hull - Zeebrugge/Rotterdam
Dover - Calais
EURO TUNNEL/CAR
TRAIN
Via London Pancreas/Euro Star
CHATEL VILLAGE:
The beautiful village of Chatel is located in located in the Haute Savoie. It is a self-catering apartment, in a prime location, centrally located 100m from telecabin. The restaurants, bars, supermarket, bakery, shops & ski/bike hire facilities are just a few minutes walk away. In the summer months the village is decorated with the most beautifully flowers all around, the local residence taking part in the display and even the lamp posts. There is an excellent information located in the village who provide information on all the up and coming events in the area, supplying an array of complimentary literature. During the summer there is a little train that frequently runs through the valley which is very reasonably priced and suitable for all age groups. The views are absolutley breath taking inlcuding the added feature of cows and goats complete with the traditional neck bells. Central to the village is an open air swimming pool complete with the stunning back drop the Alps.
SUMMER IN CHATEL:
Chatel offers 90km of footpaths for hikers including Lac de Vonnes, Morclan & Chatel meadows.
Guides are available to hire for mountain walks.
A little site seeing train circulates around the village of Chatel & surrounding area enabling uou to explore.
There are 15 biking trails & 380km of waymarked cycle tracks in the Portes du Soleil. Bicycles ar available to hire in the village.
Fishing off the banks of the Dranse & Lake Vonnes. Pedal boat hire is also available.
Chatel has a tennis club along side a football pitch.
Horse riding at the Roug's Riding Centre is an option, lessons are available.
The Loy outdoor activities centre is home to the 6 hole golf course, challenging for both beginners & experienced golfers.
Outdoor swimming pool located in the centre of the village amidst the beautiful back drop of the Alps.
Archery, paragliding, rock climbing, high altitude climbs, rafting, canoeing are also activities available in & around Chatel.
Ski:
Winter:
2 ski passes available-
Chatel: 2 main sectors Barbossine/Super Chatel & Linga/Pre-la-joux
83km of piste, Max. alt, 2200m, min, alt 1100m Pistes: Black 5, Red 16, Blue 13, Green 15.
A complimentary snow bus runs regularly between them.
Portes du soleilL: 14 resorts - 8 French: Chatel, Avoriaz, Morzine, Montriond, Les Gets, St Jeand'Aulps Abondance & Chapelle
6 Swiss: Champery, Torgon, Morgin, LesCrosets, Val d'llliez & Champoussin
650km of piste. Max alt 2,400m Min.alt 950m Pistes: Black 28, Red 107, Blue 112, Green 41
Summer:
Chatel, in all its floral spleandor is perfect for a family holiday, something to suit everyone. Chatel offers 90km of footpaths for hikers including Lac de Vonnes, Morclan & Chatel meadows. Fishing off the banks of the Dranse & Lake Vonnes.
Chatel is a very popular destination for mountain biking enthusiasts as well as recreational cycling. There are 380km of waymarked cycle tracks in the Portes du Soleil
Other Activities:
Ice skating, bobsleigh, rafting, canoeing, archery, 6-hole golf course, trial biking school, french bowls, pedolas, white water swimming,