Chatel

Chatel is a traditional village, as yet unspoilt by commercialism. 
It is situated at the top of the Vallee d'Abondance and the views are spectacular.  
A truly French resort, Chatel is located on the border with Switzerland, and is 1 hour 20 mins drive from Geneva airport.
The picturesque village has good facilities, including plenty of shops and some very good restaurants,
serving typical French cuisine and Savoyard specialities. There are also  cinemas and discos as well as bars and pubs.

Chatel is approximately 2 miles from Chalet Bienvenue by car.

The village of Chapelle d'Abondance is a  mile down the valley.  It has a good selection of restaurants and a few shops.

There is a large supermarket just around the corner from the chalet, which sells food, wine, chocolate, etc. as well as petrol.

Ski Hire

Skis can conveniently be hired from Vertical Horizons (English owners) at Linga on the way to the slopes. 
Right click here and choose Save target as to download a reservation form in Word.  
This can then be e-mailed as an attachment to Vertical Horizons at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Just click attach)

Their website is - http://www.alpclub.dircon.co.uk/winter/vertical.htm

Ski Lessons

Excellent private ski lessons for individuals or groups with fluent English speaking instructors can be arranged
by either e-mail (click icon below) -  or phoning Fifi on 0033 608337651