Although famous as a winter destination Châtel is not just about skiing. In summer, with the blanket of snow gone, the valley transforms and, along with spectacular scenery and glorious weather, the mountains bring a host of activities for everyone to enjoy, from complete relaxation to extreme sports, making Châtel the perfect place for a family summer vacation.
Temperatures – daytime highs – July 25°C (77°F), August 24°C (76°F) September 20°C (67°F) October 15°C (59°F)
In summer there are free shuttles at your dispodal to travel around the village, or to reach the lifts, bike park, sleigh-run, devalkart and the Fantasticable.
Things to do in summer in Châtel,
- Walking the many mountain and forest paths of the region
- Mountain biking the varied terrain with 350km of sign-posted single tracks,16 permanent downhill runs, 4 bike parks, MTB trail areas (Three adult and 1 junior mountain bikes for use of guests)
- 3 peaks challenge – Dent d’Oche (2221m), Cornettes de Bise (2432m) & Mont de Grange (2433m)
- ‘Fantasticable’ experience -strung to a metal wire and fly between mountaintops 1200 feet off the ground!
- Parapente (mountain paragliding)
- Rock climbing
- Via Ferrata – a mountain route which is equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders and bridges
- Horse & pony riding
- Fishing
- Windsurfing, sailing, white water rafting, canoeing & kayaking
- Bobluge and Devilkart
- Swimming & Spa in the new built Aquatic Centre with Indoor and outdoor scenic pools, 2 traditionnal hammams, 3 saunas, massages, beauty treatments etc.. www.chatel.formedo.com
- Children’s playground with climbing wall and zip wire
- A tour of Châtel vilage on the little train
- Tennis courts with coaching available
- Golf (miniature & compact in Châtel, full 18 hole course in nearby Lets Gets)
- Archery and blowgun
- French bowls / Boules
Or alternatively for a little R&R why not try,
- Fine cuisine from the Haute-Savoie region
- Winetasting
- Cheese making & tastings at local farms
- Abondance micro brewery
- Shopping in town and the weekly French market
.. and finally whatever you choose to do by day finishing with a G&T and BBQ on the balcony as the sun sets over the Linga valley.
