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Chalet Cascade, Chatel

Chalet Cascade

Chatel. Self-Catered, 6 bed, sleeps 16. From £600

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Chatel

Chatel

At a Glance

Just a stone's throw from Switzerland, Chatel ensures it stands out among the French resorts thanks to its unique tradition of woodcarving, its thriving farming economy and the generosity that you'll find everywhere, a sign of the open-mindedness of the people here.

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About Chatel

An intimate break for two, a family holiday,a weekend with your friends... Whatever you choose to do here, in Châtel you'll find everything the perfect village resort has to offer. A lively village centre, perfectly preserved mountain architecture, skiing in the vast unspoiled spaces of the Portes du Soleil, with little side routes here and there that you can follow on foot, on snowshoes or on skis. The countryside is as magnificent as the old chalets in the valley. Here, the atmosphere is a tempting mixture of a tranquil way of life, friendliness and fun!

The Ski Area: Portes du Soleil

The Portes Du Soleil is the largest linked ski area in the world, and is made up of 14 French and Swiss resorts in the Alps. It boasts some 650km of piste in the winter along with over 300km of marked mountain bike trails in the summer.

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Resort Stats:

  • 107 Draglifts
  • 83 Chairlifts
  • 10 Bubbles
  • 4 Cablecars
  • 39 green runs
  • 111 blue runs
  • 108 red runs
  • 28 black runs
  • 3 halfpipes
  • 7 snowparks
  • 4 bordercross

Lift Pass Prices

Prices in euros Les Portes du Soleil
Winter 2008 (€)
Morzine-Les Gets
Winter 2008 (€)
Avoriaz
Winter 2008 (€)
  Adult Child Senior Adult Child Senior Adult Child Senior
1/2 day 29 19 23 21.10 19.70 17.70 25.50 18 21
Upon 11:00 am       24 19 20      
1 day 39 26 31 28.20 22 23.60 32 21.50 24.70
2 days 76 51 61 51.70 39.40 42.50 58 40 46
3 days 108 72 86 76.40 57.50 60.90      
4 days 138 92 110 98.70 74.10 78.60      
5 days 165 111 132 120.60 90 96.50      
6 1/2 days (afternoon or morning)       119.30 92.40 95.80      
6 days 189 127 151 141.50 106.60 112.80      
7 days 211 141 169 156.50 118.20 126.30      
Season 724 485 579 399 288 331      
By feet 6 days       47.10 35.90 39.30 74 74 74
Cross country
6 days ***
      48.20 36.80 40.30 76 76 76
Saturday       20 20 20 21 21 21
Week-end       36 * 36 * 36 * 38 ** 38 ** 38 **


Child: from 5 up to 15 years inclusive ;
Children under 5 years: free ;
Senior: 60 years and over ;
Identity card is obligatory from 12 years ;
Group rates: ask at the lifts

From 31 March 2007, 15% off the "Portes du Soleil" package.

*Week-end except french school holidays
**Week-end all season