The Alps are not just about skiing in winter, in summer the valley transforms and, along with spectacular scenery, the mountains bring a host of activities for everyone from complete relaxation to extreme activity.
Please ask your chalet host for full information, prices and pre-booking of any, or all, of your activities.
Mountain Biking:
It goes without saying this is one of the fastest growing sports today and because of this we have dedicated it's own page. Please click here
Water Sports & Rafting:
The river Dranse flows from high in the mountains right down to Lake Geneva. Rafts of up to 8 people battle with the forces of nature providing an exhilarating ride down the rapids, or you could try Hot-dogging or Kayaking.
Via Ferata:
This is an exhilarating & safe way to climb a mountain. You are secured to a steel wire, fixed to the rock face and best of all this is FREE. (Equipment can be hired locally @ 10 euors).
Rock Climbing:
Like the Via Ferata there are plenty of faces to try your hand at rock climbing.
Walking:
The mountains in the Chatel valley provide miles of marked walking routes for both the novice and professionals. Organised walks can be arranged along with overnight stops in mountain refuge huts.
- One of the many walks on offer for the more adventurous is the Refuge Trebentaz. Accompanied by a Guide you will climb steadily for 2.5 hours to the refuge. Here you will enjoy a 4 course evening meal with wine before retiring to your bunk for the night. The next morning watch the sun rise before a short walk to the summit with spectacular views.
- The even more adventurous may like to try the 3 Peaks Challenge. This walk takes on Dent D' Oche (2221m), the mighty Cornet De Bise (2432m) and Mont de Grange (2432m). Why not try and break the record set by our local British residents of 18 hours and 35 minutes.
- For the very serious walker you could ascend the Dent du Midi, just 40 minutes drive across the boarder into Switzerland. This spectacular mountain stands at 3257m.
Fantasticable:
The only ride of its kind in Europe, a Zip Wire for the very adventurous! It starts with you lying face forward, suspended from an overhead cable, you are then released and within seconds you are 240m above the ground travelling at speeds of up to 100kph.
This ride takes on 2 spans and costs 34€ including your lift up.
Other Activities:
Bobluge
Devilkart
Adventure parks
Paragliding
Horse & Pony Riding
Fishing
Swimming
Tennis
Quad Biking
Boat Trips on the Spectacular Lake Geneva
Wine Tasting
Golf:
Not what you would normally come to the mountains for, but like mountain biking alpine golf is getting more popular every year. Our golf courses provide as well as great golf, the most spectacular scenery ever. Evian course is home of the Lady's Masters Championship each year. It has the spectacular backdrop of Lake Geneva.
At Villars, stand on the 1 st tee at a height of 1500 meters and drive your ball toward the infamous Mont Blanc.
The courses are endless.
Evening Entertainment:
As wells as daytime activities the village of Chatel has plenty going on in the evenings.
With regular entertainment provided weekly in the village square and plenty of restaurants to replenish the burnt of energy. For those who can still handle it the bars offering fun evenings some opening until the early hours of the morning.
Seasonal Events:
End of June: La Pass Portes du Soleil VTT – Mountain Bike event for all participants.
14 th July: Bastille Day celebreations - Spectacular Fireworks over Lake Vonnes
Mid July: Montreux Jazz Festival – Music festival lasting 10 days with spectacular bands
Early August: Chatel Street Festival and Fete of ‘Saint Laurent'
Mid August: ‘Belle Dimanche'- Mountainside fete
For more information and maps of the area please go to the Chatel Tourist website on the following link: Office de Tourisme de CHATEL
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