Location:
Châtel has a good selection of bars and restaurants and a good après ski atmosphere.
Our apartment block is located in a quiet position in the Petit Châtel area, just above the town centre. It is walking distance to the centre, but during winter/summer peak seasons, there is a restuarant and Bar in Petit Châtel along with a Boulangerie, Sports shops and News Agent/Laundrette, and central facilities are accessible via the free bus service up to 6 p.m.
The Tunnel Bar is located in the centre of Châtel and customers can make use of their complimentary bus service.
A rental car is recommended, or arrange airport transfers (please, do not hesitate to contact owner for website links).
Summer:
Why not just sit on our balcony taking in the superb view while having drinks or eating your meal?
For the energetic, this is superb walking country with many marked walks in the area into Switzerland. Use the Ski Lifts to reach the mountain tops to simply admire the wonderful views of the Alps and Mont Blanc in the distance, then perhaps walk down. During July and August some of the ski lifts are open and there is a half hourly bus service from the stop outside our apartment. You can change at the bus station for buses to other parts of Châtel or connections to other towns in the area.
Idealy located for the many mountain bike trails and the Bike Parks at Super Châtel and Pré-la-Joux. The Pre le Joux lift usually opens in mid June to provide access to Morzine, Avoriaz and Le Gets for mountain bikers and walkers.
Other activities include fishing, climbing, horse riding, paragliding, swimming in the municipal pool, tennis, Luge, Devil Carts and junior bike park.
Ski:
The nearest chairlift is the Barbossine lift in Petit Châtel, approx. quarter of a mile from the apartment, where you can ski to Super Chatel, and Switzerland with links to the Portes du Soleil. There is a frequent free ski bus which stops right outside the apartment. As we are near the start of the bus route, there is never a problem getting on the bus. The Barbossine lift is at the next stop on the Ski bus route. For Super Châtel, Linga or Pre le Joux lifts, just stay on the bus and get off at the Chatel bus station (some buses go direct to Linga and Pre le Joux without the need to change).
The Pre le Joux lift generally starts running from mid-December to the last week-end of April giving access to Avoriaz (subject to snow conditions). All other ski lifts for the Portes du Soleil generally open from Christmas to mid April. Discounts for Ski equipment rental are available via the INTERSPORT web site, where you can arrange collection from the Intersport shop in Petit Châtel.
Other Activities:
White water rafting nearby
