Résidences Petit Châtel
Résidences Petit Châtel
The Résidences Petit Châtel are apartments scattered throughout the Petit Châtel district of Châtel, close to a free shuttle bus stop. They are all within 1.5km of the centre of the village, however there is a ski bus you can catch to reach it quickly. You will also be close to the Petit Châtel chairlift, so you can start skiing straight away. Since Petit Châtel is at the highest point of the village, you can look forward to panoramic views of the Châtel ski area and the Abondance Valley. It is a charming and authentic village, with a variety of fantastic restaurants and bars to choose from. It also has a wide range of ski slopes to suite all skill levels and ages.
Room types
2-room apartment (1 bedroom)
for 2 to 5 persons
- surface approx. 30-35m²
- number of beds: 5
- balcony or terrace with outdoor furniture
- kitchenette
- (mini) fridge
- hotplate (2 burners)
- (mini)oven
- coffee machine
- television (free of charge)
- (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (various bed types)
- bedroom(s): 1 bedroom
- 1st bedroom: sleeps 3 (1 x single bed; 1 x two persons bed or two single beds)
- bathroom(s): 1 bathroom
- bathroom 1: bath or shower, sink, toilet
3-room apartment (2 bedrooms)
for 2 to 6 persons
- surface approx. 45-50m²
- number of beds: 6
- balcony or terrace with outdoor furniture
- kitchenette
- (mini) fridge
- hotplate (2 burners)
- (mini)oven
- coffee machine
- television (free of charge)
- (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (various bed types)
- bedroom(s): 2 bedrooms
- 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons bed or two single beds)
- 2nd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons bed or two single beds)
- bathroom(s): 1 bathroom
- bathroom 1: bath or shower, sink, toilet
studio type A
for 2 to 3 persons
- surface approx. 20m²
- number of beds: 3
- balcony or terrace
- kitchenette
- (mini) fridge
- hotplate (2 burners)
- (mini)oven
- coffee machine
- television (free of charge)
- (living) room(s): sleeps 3 (various bed types)
- bathroom with: bath or shower, sink, toilet
studio type B
for 2 to 4 persons
- surface approx. 25-28m²
- number of beds: 4
- balcony or terrace with outdoor furniture
- kitchenette
- (mini) fridge
- hotplate (2 burners)
- (mini)oven
- coffee machine
- television (free of charge)
- (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (various bed types)
- bathroom with: bath or shower, sink, toilet
- hall: 2 sleeping places (1 bunkbed (2 x single bed))
Board basis
Room only
Tip!
The apartments are spread across Châtel and have different owners, so furnishings may vary per apartment. The photos shown are therefore just an example. If you have booked multiple apartments, we cannot guarantee that they will be located in the same building.
Location and surroundings
Accommodation different from furnishing/owner
Distance to centre: approx. 850 metres, maximum 2500 metres
Accommodtion spread out over the village
Ski bus right next to hotel
Distance to ski lift approx. 0 metres: maximum 950 metres
Facilities
General Information
- reception (open from 08:30 till 12:00 hours and from 14:00 till 19:00 hours) (central reception)
- no elevator
- no safe available
- accommodation not suitable for disabled persons
- parking
- deposit (to be paid with cash)
- tourist tax (to be paid with cash)
- linen excluded (linen + bath towels)
- place in car park: (free of charge)
- pets, excl. food: (free of charge) (to be mentioned at reservation)
Optional facilities
- final cleaning: on request approx. 100,00 € per unit (to be mentioned at reservation, to be paid at resort)
Mandatory additional costs
- tourist tax: for all guests with age up from 16 year (to be paid at resort, obligated)
Deposit
- deposit: approx. 500,00 € per unit to be paid with cash (to be paid at resort, obligated)
Châtel
Ski holidays in Châtel take place in a charming village located right on the French-Swiss border. It is a traditional, picturesque and atmospheric French mountain village and, even though skiing in Châtel has become one of the most popular ski holidays in France, it has retained its authentic character. The village is well known for its archaic architecture with lots of old wooden chalets and historic churches. Despite being surrounded by the fragile and historic buildings, a Châtel ski holiday is renowned by holiday-goers for its lively atmosphere and large skiing area.
Skiing in Châtel
Châtel ski holidays offer over 83km of ski slopes which cater mainly to beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. It is, however, a part of the vast Les Portes du Soleil ski area, and with an upgraded lift pass you can have access to over 650km of ski slopes as well as skiing in Châtel. Les Portes du Soliel is also home to other famous French resorts including Avoriaz, Morzine and Les Gets. With the upgraded pass it is even possible to ski all the way into Switzerland.
The Resort
Châtel is a relatively large village that consists of two centres, which offers more than just skiing in Châtel. Each centre has many restaurants, shops and bars and there is a free bus services that can quickly transport you between the two. Non-skiing activities are also popular on Châtel ski holidays with snowshoe walking, husky rides and spa treatments proving the most popular among non-skiers.
Sunweb has a large range of Châtel ski holidays and, due to its close proximity to Geneva airport, it has a shorter transfer time than many other French resorts.
Châtel
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Châtel
With more than 80km of its own pistes, Châtel ski holidays take place in the vast Portes du Soleil ski area which has a total 650km of pistes. With a lift pass for skiing in Châtel, you have access to the Massif du Linga/Pré-la-Joux, the Massif du Super-Châtel and the Swiss villages of Torgon and Morgins.
For most on a Châtel ski holiday, the ski areas available are sufficient enough to head out and have a fantastic ski holiday. However, we advise advanced skiers skiing in Châtel to extend their pass to include the Portes du Soleil area. This allows you to make longer trips and visit the famous resort of Avoriaz. Although skiing in Châtel is more viable for less advanced skiers and snowboarders, the Portes du Soleil still has a number of fun slopes available for those with less experience.
Another perk about using these lift passes when skiing in Châtel is that they can be ‘self-serviced’ as the pass can be scanned automatically at the ski lift. Unfortunately you cannot extend your Châtel lift pass to include Les Portes du Soleil once at the location.
Location and surroundings
Accommodation different from furnishing/owner
Distance to centre: approx. 850 metres, maximum 2500 metres
Accommodtion spread out over the village
Ski bus right next to hotel
Distance to ski lift approx. 0 metres: maximum 950 metres
Practical information
Capital:
The capital of France is Paris
Time:
France is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT+1).
Language:
The official language is French.
Money:
The euro (€) is the official currency of France
Emergency number:
The local emergency number is 112.
Service charge (tip) in restaurants and bars :
It is not likely that the service charger will be added to the bill automatically. If you are pleased with the service you can round off or leave a tip of 10%.
Power:
The voltage is 220 and the socket is different compared to the general UK sockets. You can buy an European adapter in most airports and supermarkets.
Mobile:
A UK mobile phone should work in France. The setup for this may differ per provider, so it is best to inquire about this before hand.
Safety on the slopes:
In France, wearing a helmet is not mandatory but recommended (especially for children). In ski classes (for all ages), it is often compulsory.
Travel documents:
You must be in possession of a valid passport in order to travel to France.
Food and Drinks:
Cheese, croissants, baguettes and wine! It is possible to drink tap water.
Opening hours:
As a general rule, the shops are open on Monday/Friday from 09:00 to 19:00. However, some shops may close over lunchtime. On Sunday and Monday, a selection of shops are closed. Some supermarkets are open on Sunday mornings.
Public Holidays:
Christmas Day: 25 December, 2014 (Thursday)
Boxing Day: 26 December, 2014 (Friday)
New Year’s Day: 1 January, 2015 (Thursday)
Good Friday: 3 April, 2015
Easter Sunday: 5 April, 2015
Easter Monday: 6 April, 2015
Travelling by car:
Most motorways in France require you to pay a toll fee. The Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed the whole winter (November - June). Always check the locat weather reports before departing.
In some cities and towns it is obligaroty to have a "environmentsl sticker". It is not possible to buy these stickers en route. You will have to order them online before you leave home. French authorities advise you to print out the form and the confirmation of the sticker if it does not arrive at your home in time. You can find the form on:
https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu
Résidences Petit Châtel
Flight information
You will fly into Geneva Airport (GVA). Flight times can be seen during the booking process, based on your choice of regional airport.
Departures from regional airports
Please note that with departure and/or arrival from a regional airport you may have a stopover on the outward and/or return journey.
Transfer
In the booking steps it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. The average transfer time to Châtel is approximately 2 hours. You are allowed to bring the following standard luggage: 1 bag/suitcase per person & 1 ski/snowboard bag per person. Other extra luggage is always on request. For additional information about the transfer click here.
Summary of Reviews
7.5
Child-friendliness
7.4
Cleanliness
7.2
Facilities
8
Accommodation in general
7.8
Location
7.6
Room / apartment
6.4
Service / hospitality
8.6
Value for money
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Lift pass, lessons and ski/board hire
A Chatel ski pass is included in the holiday price.
You can see the surcharges and discounts for extending your ski pass or no ski pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which ski pass is included in your travel time? View our FAQ here .
Ski passes for children up to 4 years old are free. Young people from 5 - 15 years old, and seniors from 65 years old, will receive a discount. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting your ski pass.
Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem your ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of your ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further in the booking process. A discount for “no ski pass” can also be found during the booking process.
You can specify ski and snowboard rental directly when booking. Check out our FAQ for more information about equipment rental.
The following equipment can be booked:
Bronze
This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.
Silver
This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.
Gold
These skis and snowboards are made of high-quality material and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.
Diamond
These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.
TIP:
Tell our rental partner your exact requirements (e.g., off-piste skiing) so that they can help you select the right equipment.
Lessons can be specified directly when booking. See our FAQ for more information about classes.
• The ski and snowboard lessons start on Sunday.
• The classes start from the area 'Super Châtel' from the 5th of January up to and including the 14th of January. They are given from the area 'Pre la Joux' from the 16th of April up to and including the 28th of April. During any other periods, the lessons will be given from both areas.
• If you are booking a Mini Ski or a short week, you can book the lessons in resort with the local representative.
When booking ski lessons, you will be asked for your level of experience:
Beginners: Only opt for beginners lessons if you have never skied before.
Average: Can you already brake/make a turn? Then choose average and beginners.
Advanced: Can you already ski, but you want to develop your technique further? Then choose advanced.
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