A
hidden Alpine gem, the French resort
of Châtel is a pretty, authentic Savoie
village that has grown into an international
ski destination with year-round cachet. Ideally
situated for a weekend getaway, Châtel, on the
doorstep of the vast Portes du Soleil ski region,
is only 75 minutes from Geneva airport.
Portes du Soleil has been one of the biggest
and best known ski areas in the world for the
last 40 years. It encompasses 12 linked resorts,
stretching across the French-Swiss border
142
from Mont Blanc to Lake Geneva. Popular for
skiing, snowboarding and almost every other
type of winter sport, the area is a Mecca for
snow enthusiasts, offering 650 kilometres of
marked pistes and over 200 lifts, spread across
14 valleys and 400 square miles (1,036 square
kilometres). Today, there are an impressive 289
ski runs on offer.
Châtel has charm in abundance. Postcard views
include beautiful chalets, majestic mountains
and idyllic surroundings. Yet, Châtel remains
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