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Win a 7 night Holiday for 2 People staying in one of our Luxury Alpine Chalets or apartments in Chatel 
Conditions apply, see below for details *

There are 3 holidays for 2 people to be won, staying in one of the following luxury alpine chalets in Chatel.

  1. Chalet Les Frangins
  2. Chalet des Arbres
  3. Chalet Les Erines

What’s included in the prize:

  1. Accommodation for 2 people in a twin or double room en suite room for 7 nights
  2. Continental breakfast each morning
  3. Full use of the facilities of the chalet

What’s not included:

  1. Flights
  2. Airport Transfers (can be booked at additional cost)
  3. Travel Insurance
  4. Equipment hire or activities

If you have already entered this competition good luck; the 3 winners will be contacted by email at the beginning of October 08.
If you have not yet entered please email your name, contact numbers and email address to: competition@chaletgroupchatel.com

Conditions:

  • No purchase necessary
  • The draw will be made on 30th September, the first name drawn will be offered accommodation in Chalet Les Frangins, the second in Chalet des Arbres and the 3rd in Chalet Les Erines
  • Offer only available to people who have entered via the web site or directly to a chalet group representative using the official entry form.
  • The holiday must be taken between 1st June and 30th September 2009
  • This is subject to availability and excludes the weekend of the PassPortes du Soleil VTT 09
  • Prizes are not exchangeable for cash or alternative accommodation or transferable

 

Latest News

  • 23rd June 08

Summer in the Alps has now well and truly arrived with blue skies and temperatures reaching 30 degrees this week. We have 3500 mountain bikers arriving this weekend for the 80km Passportes du Soleil race that begins on Friday. Mountain Biking holidays in Chatel are now very popular; you can read more on the mountain biking page of the web site. The flowers are out both in the village and on the mountain which is providing superb scenery for the walkers and hikers and following the superb winter season there are still some large patches of snow on the mountain - should make the mountain biking interesting!

       

Summer Holidays in Chatel
There are so many activities to choose from for the whole family. Here are just a few things that you can do this summer.

Walking & Hiking
Guided or self guided walks around the Portes du Soleil are a must for any keen walker. From a tour of the Portes du Soleil to lake walks with your family or hiking up nearby peaks, the Portes du Soleil has more than 800km of signposted paths to explore. A task made even easier thanks to the 24 lifts in operation during the summer.

     

Mountain Biking

  • A mountain biker's paradise - 12 downhill runs, 5 "shore" areas, 1 slopestyle, a kids zone and foam pit. And that's just in Chatel; add the rest of what the PDS offers Mountain Bikers and there is no place better.
  • Mountain Style Contest in Chatel, 4th - 6th July, Freeride & Slopestyle competition.
  • Passportes du Soleil VTT event, 28th and 29th June. 3000 riders will take part in the 70+km course.
    For more info see www.passportesdusoleil.com & www.chatel.com  

Sightseeing
There are some beautiful places to visit around this area of France and Switzerland. As well as many pretty local villages, the nearby Lake side towns of Annecy, Montreux, and Evian are well worth a visit.

Water Sports -
White Water Rafting, Hydrospeed, Canyoning, Swimming, Fishing and boats trips around Lake Geneva; if you like the water there are plenty of options to choose from.

Montreux Jazz Festival
This year the Jazz festival runs from the 4th - 19th July. Come and stay in Chatel and enjoy this fantastic event. This year, artists include Al Jarreau, Alicia Keys, Eddie Grant, Herbie Hancock, Joe Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Paul Simon, Quincy Jones, Sheryl Crow, Travis and many others. Tickets are available from the official web site www.montreuxjazz.com

Bastille Day
This annual French celebration is on the 14th July. Every village and town in France hosts magnificent fireworks displays and events to celebrate this historic day. Chatel has one of the best displays you will see, around the banks of Lac Vonnes.

Chatel
There is a wide range of other activities in Chatel, including the amazing Fantasticable ride, go karts, swimming, rock climbing, parapenting, golf, tennis and football, as well as just enjoying the local shops, bars and restaurants. Please let us know if you would like any further information on any activity or please visit the Chatel web site www.chatel.com