AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW, THE “PORTES DU SOLEIL” IS A FRANCO-SWISS DOMAIN.
As the second largest ski area in the world,our magnificent and immense ski area covers 650km of ski slopes and 196 ski lifts.
About winter season 2024-2025, Châtel ski lift company informs about the projected opening dates of the ski area:
UPDATE 2024 : Opening dates of the Châtel ski area for Christmas holidays
Weekend of 7th and 8th of December: opening of the Pré la Joux / Plaine Dranse area
From 16th to 22nd of December 2023: partial opening – Linga / Pré la Joux / Plaine Dranse areas and the link with Avoriaz
From the 21st of December 2024 to 21st of April 2025 : opening of the whole area
https://en.chatel.com/opening-dates-and-hours.html
The closure of the ski is scheduled on the 21st of April 2025 evening.
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SKI IN SWITZERLAND ?
During the Christmas holidays, you will be able to ski in Switzerland. Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil will open the 14th of December 2024. Multiply possibilities: enjoy to ski staying in Châtel for Christmas holidays.
Enrique Caballero, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “Portes du Soleil” domain in Switzerland :
We plan to pick up skiers from Chatel and other Portes du Soleil resorts on the French side with buses. We are going to set up “picnic areas”, create the package with transport included, for skiing on the Swiss side. […] The main objective is to be of assistance and to help our French neighbors of the Portes du Soleil.
Here is the list of the Swiss station of the Portes du Soleil where you will be able to ski :
- Morgins; from Chatel, 8 minutes by car
From Morgins, will be accessible by ski lift :
- Champoussin
- Les Crozets
- Champéry
Openings dates for 2024-2025 winter season Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil
Saturday 14th of December 2024
Closing
Sunday 6th of April 2025 – Champoussin & Morgins areas
Sunday 13th of April 2025 – Champéry & Les CrosetsGet last news about the opening dates for 2024-2025 winter season in Swiss Portes du Soleil resort: https://www.skipass-pds-ch.ch/en/timetable-winter/
Click here for the interactive map of the Portes du Soleil area
CHALET CISTE
High-end affordable vacancies chalet for rent in La Chapelle d'Abondance
17 people chalet, called "le Ciste", is located in the hamlet of "La Pesse", an area of La Chapelle d'Abondance adjacent to the village of Châtel.
Served by the "Colombus" bus line, which runs from La Chapelle to Linga, you can reach the ski slopes and the nearest supermarket in just 5 minutes.
Designed for groups and families, the chalet is
CHALET JOYAU DES NEIGES
Chalet with central fireplace for rent in Châtel
The chalet "Le Joyau des Neiges" is located only 150 metres from the ski lifts and the slopes of Super-Châtel, or the village centre.
You can walk to the village, no need for a car or even a shuttle to get around! Take advantage of the village's activities, restaurants and bars in complete peace and quiet, as the chalet is located in a quiet area.
THE 360 – APARTMENT 17
Châtel apartment to rent for 6 people
This 81 m² apartment, very well equipped and with the kitchen open to the living room, is ideal to comfortably receive a family of 6 people, thanks to its 3 bedrooms for 2 people, one of which has bunk beds for the children, and its 2 bathrooms.
The living room, all in old wood and decorated in shades of grey, opens onto a beautiful terrace bordering
CHALET MONTBELIARDE
10 people rental chalet with ski room and jacuzzi in Châtel
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Spring - summer and autumn 2025 -Works in the vicinity risk of nuisance.
Just 700 metres from the centre of Châtel, Chalet Montbéliarde is ideally situated to take full advantage of both the panoramic mountain views and the resort's festivities.
The nearest piste departure is the Super-Châtel sector in the village centre and the quick access (on foot) to the church square allows everyone to