Chalet Alpaka
Chalet·28 guests·13 bed·13 bath
Catered
SaunaGames Room
£14,557 – £27,450per week
from £520 per guest
Luxury ski chalets in Chatel
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About Chatel
What Chatel is like
Châtel is a picture-perfect traditional French farming village located on the border with Switzerland. Unlike many purpose-built modern resorts, it has carefully preserved its authentic Savoyard architecture and alpine soul, characterised by charming wooden chalets and a welcoming, rustic atmosphere. As a proud holder of the 'Famille Plus' label, it is highly regarded for its family-friendly facilities and gentle village ambiance.
- Village
- 1,183 m
- Pistes
- 120 km here, 600 km in the Portes du Soleil
- Season
- Mid-December to mid-April
- From Geneva
- 1 h 30 min by road
Resort facts: Wikipedia, Skiresort.com and Portes du Soleil, checked 4 Oct 2026.
Who it suits
Is Chatel right for you?
- FamiliesHolds the Famille Plus label with excellent childcare, gentle beginner areas, and a safe village environment.
- IntermediatesEndless rolling red and blue pistes across the wider Portes du Soleil network perfect for all-day cruising.
- FoodiesHome to some of the best traditional mountain farmhouse restaurants in the French Alps.
- Off-piste explorersExcellent tree-skiing and accessible powder bowls around the Pré-la-Joux and Linga sectors.
Chosen, not listed
Our one place in Chatel
The card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.
About 250 m to the Super-Châtel gondola
What stands out
A Finnish sauna after skiing. The chalet has its own Finnish sauna, with fitness equipment also available for guests.
Where to stay
Where should you stay in Chatel?
Our one place in Chatel is 250 m from the Super-Châtel gondola. Choose it to see its nearest lift and run.
1 place
- Chalet AlpakaCatered chalet · 13 bedrooms · 28 guests250 m from the Super-Châtel gondolafrom£14,557a week
Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.
Loading the piste map
When to go
Best snow in February
Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the top (2,254 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on nine days in ten or more from December to April. The village (1,183 m) is less certain: February was its best month, with 30 cm or more on 57% of days. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- Dec24%
- Jan39%
- Feb57%
- Mar36%
- Apr7%
Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (1,183 m)
School holidays, winter 2026/27
Snow today: 5 cm at the top (2,254 m) · 54 cm forecast in the next six days
Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26
Side by side
Chatel, Morzine, Les Gets or Méribel?
| Compare | Chatel | Morzine | Les Gets | Méribel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village altitude | 1,183 m | 1,000 m | 1,172 m | 1,450 m |
| Ski area | Portes du Soleil · 600 km | Portes du Soleil · 580 km | Portes du Soleil · 580 km | Three Valleys · 600 km |
| A week, chalet for 8–12 | Too few to say | £6,000–£10,000 | Too few to say | £7,000–£15,000 |
| Median distance to a lift, of ours | Too few to say | 540 m · 41 of 53 measured | 200 m · all 6 measured | 260 m · 91 of 92 measured |
| Adult lift pass | €352 · 6 days | €373 · 6 days | €373 · 6 days | €421 · 6 days |
| What it feels like | Traditional alpine village | Traditional alpine village | Family-friendly resort | A wooden chalet village with lively après |
| Choose it for | Families and intermediates | Families and beginners and intermediates | Families and intermediates | Mixed groups who want all of the Three Valleys |
Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.
Common questions
Chatel questions, answered
- When is the best time to ski in Chatel?
- Chatel's skiing is surest high up: the top (2,254 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on nine days in ten from December to April over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- What is the skiing like in Chatel?
- The main ski areas in Chatel are Super-Châtel, for beginners; Linga, for strong skiers; Pré-la-Joux, for off-piste; Plaine Dranse, for intermediates; and Smoothpark, a snowpark. Its lifts link to 600 km of pistes in the Portes du Soleil ski area.
- How do we get to Chatel from the UK?
- Fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), then it's about 1 hour 30 minutes by road (80 km). The nearest railway station is Thonon-les-Bains.
- How much is a lift pass in Chatel?
- An adult six-day Portes du Soleil pass costs €352 for 2026/27.
- When is the ski season in Chatel?
- The season runs mid-December to mid-April.
- Where are the best places to eat in Chatel?
- Well-known places to eat include Le Vieux Chalet (Plaine Dranse), Fleur de Neige (village centre), La Ferme de Pépé (Linga) and Le Fiacre (village centre).
- Is Chatel good for families?
- Yes. Holds the Famille Plus label with excellent childcare, gentle beginner areas, and a safe village environment.
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