Our mountain life blog, filled with stories and information of the local region around Châtel and the activities that are abundant here from skiing in the snowy months of winter to hiking and biking the green mountains in summer.
News & Stories from Châtel & The Abondance Valley
Mountain Life in the Haute-Savoie, France
Aug 2023
Reasons to ski the Portes Du Soleil
With so many ski areas to choose from, how do you choose where to have your ski holiday?
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Aug 2023
Portes du Soleil Ski Pass Price Comparison 2024
Every few years, we take the Portes du Soleil ski pass price and compare it to the ski pass prices in a variety of ski resorts all over the world.
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Jan 2023
10 Things to Pack for Your Ski Trip in France
Small luggage allowance? Use our handy guide to know exactly what to pack for your ski trip
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Dec 2022
Skiing in Chatel
In our opinion, the best part of the huge Portes du Soleil ski domaine
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May 2021
The GR5 from St Gingolph to Ubine
This is full day event and a must for hikers that love to tick a route of their bucket list.
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