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Forecast today: Mainly fair
- Max temp: 12 °c
- Min temp: 1.6 °c
- Last snowed: Sun 23 Mar
With direct access to the Portes du Soleil and its 580km of slopes, Châtel is perfectly placed for a winter holiday.
There’s either access via the Linga gondola towards Avoriaz and Morzine, or via the Super Châtel lift across to the Swiss side and the resort of Morgins. The latter unfortunately has a number of slow lifts and drags, plus a bus connection to complete the loop, so if you’re looking to ski the linked ski area we’d recommend catching the former. That being said, the local slopes extend across the ridgeline to Torgon and offer a good amount of variety. The only real issue remains the altitude, which although snowmaking has improved things, still causes issues at the start and end of the season, or during warm spells.
The village of Châtel itself is rather spread out, but is attractive and rustic. There’s a number of great family-friendly hotels, as well as numerous chalets dotted across the hillside. For maximum convenience, the closer you are to the Super Chatel gondola the better, otherwise you’ll need to catch the bus to the lifts each day. Off the slopes there’s a lot to do, even in bad weather, and there’s an excellent nordic centre in the valley between Châtel and neighbouring La Chapelle d’Abondance.
Resort website: www.chatel.com
Pros and cons
- Great access to the Portes du Soleil ski area
- Pretty French village with lots of accommodation options
- Very quick and easy access from Geneva
- Low altitude can lead to snow reliability issues
- Still takes a while to get across via Switzerland to Avoriaz
- Queues can form for the main Super Chatel access lift
Getting to Châtel
- Geneva airport: 1.5 hours
- Sion airport: 1 hours
Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Châtel has been awarded two snowflakes out of a possible three, representing significant investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability; only a quarter of Flocon Vert recipients have been awarded two snowflakes – no area has been awarded three.
- Châtel was awarded Flocon Vert status in 2015, and renewed its accreditation in 2020
- The resort is noted as having preserved traditional economies, such as agriculture, alongside the development of the ski area
- Extensive recycling and wasting sorting facilities are provided by the resort, highlighting a significant step to reducing its environmental impact
Châtel Piste Map
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Châtel PDFTop (2008m)
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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Generally clear | Mainly fair |
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Generally clear |
Generally clear |  Rain/Snow shower |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 3.5°c | 3.8°c | 1.8°c | 2.5°c | 2.6°c | -1.3°c | 0.7°c | 1.2°c | -1.5°c | 4.1°c | 4.2°c | 0.9°c | 5.3°c | 5.5°c | 2.2°c | 6.5°c | 6.5°c | 2.8°c | 6°c | 6°c | 2.7°c | 4.6°c | 4.6°c | 0.9°c | 4°c | 4°c | 0.7°c | 4.6°c | 4.6°c | 1.5°c |
| Min temp | -2.9°c | 1.8°c | -1.6°c | -2.9°c | -1.3°c | -3°c | -4.3°c | -1.5°c | -2.6°c | -2.5°c | 0.9°c | -0.6°c | -1.5°c | 2.2°c | 0°c | 0.1°c | 2.8°c | 1.1°c | 0.8°c | 2.7°c | 0.9°c | 0.1°c | 0.9°c | -2.1°c | -1.4°c | 0.7°c | -1.9°c | -1.8°c | 1.5°c | -0.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 1.4°c | -1°c | -6.1°c | -0.9°c | -4.1°c | -4.3°c | -2.8°c | -4.3°c | -6°c | 1.7°c | -2°c | -1.5°c | 4.8°c | 2°c | 0.1°c | 5.8°c | 2.5°c | 0.7°c | 5.4°c | 2.5°c | 0.1°c | 2.6°c | 0.8°c | -1.4°c | 3.5°c | 0.6°c | -1.8°c | 4.1°c | 1.3°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.5°c | 3.8°c | 1.8°c |
| Min temp | -2.9°c | 1.8°c | -1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 1.4°c | -1°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 2.5°c | 2.6°c | -1.3°c |
| Min temp | -2.9°c | -1.3°c | -3°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.1°c | -0.9°c | -4.1°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 0.7°c | 1.2°c | -1.5°c |
| Min temp | -4.3°c | -1.5°c | -2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.3°c | -2.8°c | -4.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | 4.1°c | 4.2°c | 0.9°c |
| Min temp | -2.5°c | 0.9°c | -0.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6°c | 1.7°c | -2°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Max temp | 5.3°c | 5.5°c | 2.2°c |
| Min temp | -1.5°c | 2.2°c | 0°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.5°c | 4.8°c | 2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.5°c | 6.5°c | 2.8°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | 2.8°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 5.8°c | 2.5°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 6°c | 6°c | 2.7°c |
| Min temp | 0.8°c | 2.7°c | 0.9°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.7°c | 5.4°c | 2.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.6°c | 4.6°c | 0.9°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | 0.9°c | -2.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 2.6°c | 0.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | 4°c | 4°c | 0.7°c |
| Min temp | -1.4°c | 0.7°c | -1.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.4°c | 3.5°c | 0.6°c |
Resort (1189m)
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
 Light drizzle | Mainly fair |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Clear skies | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
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| Max temp | 12°c | 12°c | 7.4°c | 9.4°c | 10°c | 4.2°c | 9.4°c | 10.2°c | 4.8°c | 12.2°c | 12.6°c | 7.2°c | 14°c | 14.4°c | 9°c | 15.2°c | 15.4°c | 10°c | 14.4°c | 14.6°c | 9.4°c | 11°c | 11.4°c | 6°c | 10.6°c | 11°c | 6°c | 11.4°c | 11.8°c | 6.8°c |
| Min temp | 1.6°c | 7.4°c | 3°c | 1°c | 4.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.2°c | 4.8°c | 0.8°c | 0.8°c | 7.2°c | 3.2°c | 3°c | 9°c | 5°c | 5°c | 10°c | 6.4°c | 5.8°c | 9.4°c | 5.2°c | 3.8°c | 6°c | 1.2°c | 1.4°c | 6°c | 1.6°c | 1.6°c | 6.8°c | 3°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.5°c | 10.8°c | 6.9°c | 0.9°c | 7.6°c | 3.9°c | -1.2°c | 7.5°c | 4.4°c | 0.7°c | 11.2°c | 6.8°c | 2.7°c | 13.3°c | 8.7°c | 4.6°c | 14.7°c | 9.6°c | 5.4°c | 13.8°c | 9.1°c | 3.5°c | 9.9°c | 5.7°c | 1.3°c | 9.4°c | 5.6°c | 1.4°c | 10.2°c | 6.4°c |
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| Max temp | 12°c | 12°c | 7.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.6°c | 7.4°c | 3°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.5°c | 10.8°c | 6.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.4°c | 10°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | 1°c | 4.2°c | -0.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.9°c | 7.6°c | 3.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.4°c | 10.2°c | 4.8°c |
| Min temp | -1.2°c | 4.8°c | 0.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.2°c | 7.5°c | 4.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 12.2°c | 12.6°c | 7.2°c |
| Min temp | 0.8°c | 7.2°c | 3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.7°c | 11.2°c | 6.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 14°c | 14.4°c | 9°c |
| Min temp | 3°c | 9°c | 5°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.7°c | 13.3°c | 8.7°c |
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| Max temp | 15.2°c | 15.4°c | 10°c |
| Min temp | 5°c | 10°c | 6.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.6°c | 14.7°c | 9.6°c |
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| Max temp | 14.4°c | 14.6°c | 9.4°c |
| Min temp | 5.8°c | 9.4°c | 5.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.4°c | 13.8°c | 9.1°c |
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| Max temp | 11°c | 11.4°c | 6°c |
| Min temp | 3.8°c | 6°c | 1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.5°c | 9.9°c | 5.7°c |
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| Max temp | 10.6°c | 11°c | 6°c |
| Min temp | 1.4°c | 6°c | 1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.3°c | 9.4°c | 5.6°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 23/03/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 0.5 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 130 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 38 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Spring snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 142 out of 164 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 30 Nov 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
France
Updated 28/03
After a few weeks of calm and settled conditions, cool weather moves in to begin the weekend. The freezing line drops from 2,250m in the midday sun to around 1,750 tomorrow, falling lower overnight. This will see a few flurries of snowfall bringing a useful freshener for mid-to-upper elevations.
Cloud and cool conditions continue on Sunday, before more high pressure and fine, dry and bright conditions dominate once again from Monday onwards. The freezing line will fluctuate over the course of the new week, introducing freeze-thaw conditions once again, but will settled into a pattern of hitting around 2,500m in the midday sun , cooling to 1,750m overnight.
This pattern is likely to continue for some time to come.
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