The ski area
Les Portes
du Soleil is well known for being one of the largest and most prestigious ski
area in the world.
No less than 650 km of French and Swiss slopes for alpine skiing link Châtel with
Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Montriond, Abondance, La Chapelle
d'Abondance on the French side and Morgins, Torgon Champoussin the Morgins,
Champéry, on the Switzerland side.
40 km of nordic skiing has also been developed.
Châtel, with the creation of an artificial lake (the largest altitude dam of
France) able to produce artificial snow, guarantees enjoyable snow sports
during your winter stay.