Summer

Châtel is a fantastic place for mountain biking, there’s more than 850km of marked trails and 24 lifts open in the summer. You can hire a guide who will take you out on a suitable route depending on your level, it doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or expert, there’s a trail for you! For prices and more information please click here.

Châtel offers 90km of trails, all well sign posted and maintained from 1hr to full day hikes. Châtel Tourist Office and the National Forestry Commission have created a network of signposted paths through the most interesting areas on the mountains. These paths are colour-coded and there’s something for all abilities.

Adrenaline junkies will love the  Fantasticable zip line – there are two lines from Plaine Dranse. You can fly 240m above the valley superman style at around 120km/hour!

The Forme d’O Aquatic Centre is a swimming pool complex located in the Châtel. You’ll find three pools (indoor and outdoor), restaurants, a spa area and fitness centre.

Fancy some trail running in the mountains? Come and have a go in the Portes du Soleil! With more than 400km of signposted trail tracks and 23 mountain lifts you’ll be spoilt for choice!. Please refer to the Trace de Trail website for running routes ranging from 6.5km – 60km +