Latest News From Chatel & the Portes du Soleil

Winter 09/10 Latest News!

The winter 09/10 season in Chatel is now almost half way thorugh. The snow this season has so far been superb and following more fresh snow this week the second half of the season is looking even better. Bookings for chalet group chalets have been very good and we now have very limited availability for the rest of this season. Chatel will again be one of the last resorts in France to close at the end of April.

We are now taking bookings for activity and mountain bike holidays this summer and enquiries are already coming in for winter 10/11.
 

Whats New In Chatel For Winter 09/10

During the summer months Chatel and the Portes du Soleil have continued its huge investment in the ski resort and we have some exciting new things for this winter:

Acho Alpin Ski Lift - This new lift in the Linga area of Chatel is one of the fastest in the Portes du Soleil taking up to 2700 people per hour to the Col du Linga at 2050 metres. The new lift has already proven itself this winter season improving Chatel's accessibility around the different ski areas in the resort.

Snow Guns - Despite having nearly 7 metres of snow fall last season Chatel are ensuring great snow conditions throughout the season with the additiona of new snow guns. This will bring the total in Chatel to 180

New Pistes - Much work has been done to create new pistes and improve exisiting ones.
 

Latest Weather & Snow Conditions

During this winter season we will keep you up to date with the latest weather and snow condtions right here on our web site. For a 6 day forecast for Chatel please visit snow-forecast.com

Opening Dates - The Chatel ski resort is planning to open its doors for the winter 09/10 season at weekends during December and everyday from the 12th December. Chatel will again be the last resort to close in the Portes du Soleil on the 26th April 2010. Dates may change due to snow conditions.

Current Snow Conditions  - Updated 20th February 2010

Chalet Group Slalom - Latest News

The Chalet Group will again be running its weekly slalom competition towards the end of your weeks holiday. This is a fun event open to all abilities and is exclusive to all guests staying at any Chalet Group chalet.  Your chalet hosts will give you more details when you arrive in Chatel.

The event is held towards the end of your week on the Linga slope and is subject to availability and us having a minimum number of people taking part. You will find results of previous weeks competitions below. 
 

Chalet Group Slalom - Results

Saturday 13th February 2010

Winners - 1st Place -  James, Alpine Quests 38.69         2nd Place - Andrew Baker, Mountain Air 39.12           3rd Place - Dave, Alpine Quests 40.85                 

Overall Chalet Winner - Alpine Quests

Fastest Lady - Willie, Alpine Breaks

Fastest Snowboarder - Nik Dean, Alpine Breaks

Fastest Junior - Michael Baker, Mountain Air

FRiday 5th February 2010 (poor visability)

Winners - 1st Place - Peter, Ski Ride Chatel  44.23          2nd Place - Mark Juniper, Suto Chatel                3rd Place - Jacob Sullivan, Mountain Air

Overall Chalet Winner - Ski Ride Chatel

Fastest Lady - Tykie Duff, Mountain Air

Special Award - James Kinghorn (Bob Marley), Mountain Air 

Friday 28th January 2010

Winners - 1st Place    Nik,  Ski Ride Chatel (35,09)    2nd Place  Dave Fowler, Alpine Chalet Co         3rd Place Mark Budgen, Mountain Air

Overall Chalet Winner - Ski Ride Chatel

Fastest Snowboarder - Steve Heylings, Mountain Air Holidays

Special Award - Alpine Quests, Best Dressed Team

Friday 22nd January 2010

Winners - 1st Place     Ian Moir, Alpine Breaks           2nd Place  Tim Hoskins, Alpine Breaks                          3rd Place Hugh lline, Suto Chatel

Overall Chalet Winner - Mountain Air Holidays

Special Award - Sister Sledge (Simon Fell)

Fastest Time - Matt 38,75

Friday 14th January 2010

Winners - 1st Place Nigel Powlesland, Mountain Air                  2nd Place Erik "The Viking", Alpine Breaks              3rd Place Chubacca. Alpine Breaks

Overall Chalet Winner - Alpine Breaks

Fastest Time - Darren 38,57

Sat 9th January 2010

Winners - 1st Place   Matt, Alpine Quests,                  2nd Place Simon, Alpine Breaks                    3rd Place Stuart, Alpine Breaks

Overall Chalet Winner - Alpine Quests, Chalet Frangins

Fastest Time - Ross  35,20

7th March 2009

Winners - 1st Place  Richard Dean, Alpine Breaks  2nd Place Mark Bear, Big Bear                     3rd Place Ali Macleod, Chalet Simplet

Overall Chalet Winner - Alpine Breaks

Fastest Time - Phil Bear  39,34

Fastest Boarder - Adam Quinney 54,71
 

28th February 2009

Winners - 1st Place  Tim Bear, Big Bear                 2nd Place Jeremy Bear, Big Bear                    3rd Place Phil Mcfarlane, Mountain Air

Overall Chalet Winner - Big Bear Alpine

Fatest Time - 31,54    Darren Parker

Fatest Junior - Reese Mcfarlane  49.01

21st February 2009

Winners - 1st Place  Lucia Bryant, Mountain Air      2nd Place Giles Village, Alpine Breaks           3rd Place Kieran Blackman, Mountain Air

Overall Chalet Winner - Alpine Breaks 1.20.68 

Fastest Time - 30.79    Phil (the Aussie)

Fatest Junior - Kieran Blackman 42.90 

18th January 2009

Winners - 1st Place Edmar, Alpine Breaks              2nd Place Martin Boreham, Chalet Blanc        3rd Place Anthony Brooke, Chalet Blanc

Overall Chalet Winner - Alpine Breaks

Fastest Time - 34.58,   Phil (the Aussie) 

14th February 2009

Winners -  1st Place Jacob Larson, Mountain Air    2nd Place Jill Collins, Chalet Simplet               3rd Place Jonas Larson, Mountain Air

Overall Chalet Winner - Mountain Air Holidays

Fastest Time - 34.18,   Darren Parker

Fastest Boarder - 54.18,   Anthony Foulk, Chalet Simplet