5 Reasons to Choose a Luxury Ski Holiday in Châtel

Having recently celebrated 70 years as a ski resort, the ‘Luxury Ski Holiday in Châtel’ market is going from strength to strength. With skiing suitable from the most novice beginner to mind blowing blacks and awesome off-piste, Châtel is proving itself as a go-to destination for a growing number of ski enthusiasts.

If you are looking for treasured family holiday memories, non-stop slope action or relaxing in Savyoard cafes with breathtaking views, this charming resort will exceed all your expectations. Here we have set out our top 5 reasons to choose a Luxury Ski Holiday in Châtel.

Châtel sits on the French-Swiss border in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, which literally means the Gates of the Sun.

Luxury Ski Holidays in Châtel developed from the well established farming village which, to this day, remains steeped in tradition. With no tour operators and most of the chalets being independently operated, it creates a vibrant local character with bags of alpine charm. The scale of the resort also limits the tourist volume so, although popular with British, French and Dutch skiers, the slopes are invariably quieter than many of the surrounding resorts.

Having grown from historic roots, there are no purpose build concrete monstrosities, the architecture being dominated by timber and stone alpine chalets. This quintessential alpine charm creates the perfect ambience for sampling the Savoyard cuisine and developing local wine scene.

The famous Abondance and Reblouchon cheese is found in many of the local dishes which invariably comprise a combination of cheese, bacon, onion, potato and cream, often accompanied by the local Mondeuse or Apremont wines. The perfect ingredients to keep the body fuelled for a day of action.

Châtel has consistently achieved the Famille Plus Award which recognises the ongoing consideration and promotion of the resort for families. The apres-ski scene is alive and well with a number of bars hosting bands and events throughout the season.

A wide selection of flight times from different airlines and airports across the UK give flexible access to Geneva. Whether you are traveling with young children and looking to avoid early starts and interrupted nap-times, or wanting to get onto the slopes to ski the same day, there are flights to suit everyone.

Geneva is a relatively small airport and decades of high volumes of skiers passing through the airport system have developed fast and efficient baggage delivery and passport control. Once you leave the baggage reclaim, transfer companies are waiting to whisk you out of the city and into the mountains.

A short 90 minutes transfer from Geneva sees you at the heart of Châtel or direct to your chosen accommodation. Having spent many years traveling with young children, anything to reduce the pain of confined travel and boredom on bus rides is to be whole-heartedly welcomed! Equally, if you just want to leap off the plane and dive straight onto the slopes, there are few resorts that you can access as quickly.

Most companies that offer luxury ski holidays in Châtel can arrange to have ski passes waiting for you, ski equipment delivered direct to the chalet and often early check in options to give the best chance of making the most of your first day in the stunning alpine landscape.