Chatel Winter 2011-2012 by Atout France

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14, route de Thonon - BP. 40 - F - 74 390 Châtel - Haute-Savoie - France Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 44 - Fax 33 (0)4 50 73 22 87 - E-mail touristoffice@chatel.com

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Latitude: 46.269966 Longitude: 06.840753

BY rOad

coming to Châtel Located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc, Châtel is just 20 minutes from the Swiss motorways, 1 1/4 hours from Geneva Cointrin international airport and 45 minutes from Thononles-Bains railway station.

From France: follow signs for Geneva, exit the autoroute at Annemasse, continue to Thonon then follow signs for Vallée d’Abondance/Châtel. From Switzerland: follow signs for Monthey - Grand Saint Bernard, exit the autoroute at Monthey (Portes du Soleil exit) then follow signs for Morgins.

Châtel in summer: an opportunity for everyone to experience the mountains in their own way

BY raiL

From France: Thonon railway station is the closest to the resort. There is a bus service for transfer to the resort. From Switzerland: there is a daily rail service between Geneva airport and Aigle. Transfers between the station and resort are by taxi. During school holidays, the Buski service operates transfers between the Abondance Valley resorts and the TGV Lyria rail service at Aigle station.

BY air

Geneva Cointrin international airport is only 1¼ hours from Châtel. Travel to Châtel is by train to Aigle or Thonon then by bus or taxi.

So go for it! Make the most of this unbeatable summer deal: THE PORTES DU SOLEIL MULTIPASS Provided you are staying with a participating accommodation provider, for just ¤1 per day of your stay you get a special pass for unlimited access to a host of activities in the Portes du Soleil resorts. (Ski lifts open to pedestrians, swimming, tennis, ice skating, little sightseeing trains, cultural tours and more...)

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CHĂ&#x201A;TEL

A warm welcome in winter

SKI AREA White open spaces

VILLAGE

A passion for tradition

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SKI SCHOOL Getting you on the right track

RELAXATION Give in to temptation

Ch âtel p r ep ar es f or th e f utur e

Châtel, naturally beautiful Châtel remains true to its values and traditions and promises to guarantee you the very best skiing while still being committed to respecting the environment. We may have tamed the mountain but we treat it kindly. "Châtel, green village, white resort": this slogan sums up perfectly our commitment to environmentally friendly practices, enabling you to enjoy the mountains even more and achieve a sense of well-being.

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New for 2012

THE ROCHASSONS dETACHAbLE CHAIRLIfT HAS HAd A mAKEOVER! This is the new version of the Rochassons chairlift, a six-seater detachable chairlift capable of carrying 3,000 skiers an hour to offer even more comfort, safety and speed. And more skiing! This new lift in the Plaine Dranse sector replaces the old 2-seater chairlift. It’s the main link to Avoriaz and the 650 km of pistes in the Portes du Soleil.

PASSPORT TO CROSS-bORdER SKIING… In winter in Châtel, with skis on you can happily cross the border as many times as you like, repeatedly switching from France to Switzerland and vice versa. Boundaries melt away and you can concentrate on enjoying the blue-and-white vista of amazing snowfields stretching to the horizon in a place where borders no longer count. It’s a fantastic experience, strange but exciting at the same time; it feels like you’re breaking the rules. But what difference does it make which side you’re on? The snow is just as white, and everyone else is doing it, cashing in on the white gold. You may not realise it, but you’re getting a geography lesson thrown in too. Of course, in the Portes du Soleil the border may be no more and the area may have been opened up, but there are still rules and the customs officers still keep a lookout! They’re on skis like everyone else, and their sharp eyes are as keen as ever. On both the French and Swiss sides, a pleasure shared is a pleasure doubled.

For years we’ve been successfully making significant changes to offer you as much snow as you want and a host of leisure pursuits throughout the winter season! Aware that the weather is not always as we’d like it to be, we work really hard to ensure that skiing is not only available but better than ever before. But we don’t stop there: through major sporting, gastronomic, musical and cultural events, and not forgetting our ongoing development of services related to well-being, we are working to expand Châtel’s overall offering to ensure that your ski holiday is as invigorating and fulfilling as it can be. Our ambition remains to share our love for the mountains with you and to give you the peace of mind to tell us what you want.

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Châtel and the Portes du Soleil: an unlimited cross-border ski area in France and Switzerland that is constantly being modernised and tailored to offer what you’re looking for.

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Foreword

Jean-Pierre Vesin President of Châtel Tourisme

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"Beauty is but the promise of happiness": Stendhal. Châtel under its snowy blanket is not just pleasing to the eye. It offers you the chance to enjoy a very special experience, to get a different view of winter and develop a new and enriching relationship with the mountains.

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Feast your eyes and say to yourself… I’ve never seen anything white like it! In your field of vision a spectacular ski area unfolds: you are in control, in perpetual movement. A quick glance is enough to realise it: white pistes as far as the eye can see, endless

possibilities, immaculate mountainsides, dream snow that’s real to the touch. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, into freeride or looking for ski nirvana, you’re in the promised land.

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In the heart of winter, open your eyes and savour the moment

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Châtel is a pure product of the beauty of the mountains. Unspoilt with its traditional chalets, surrounded by nature, Châtel doesn’t need bright lights to stand out, quietly expressing its visible and inward character and charm. Look more carefully and you’ll find the perfect blend of comfort and relaxation. Recharge your batteries at your own pace, live life to the full, pamper yourself with cosy comforts: Châtel shows you the way to peace of mind and revitalising well-being.

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Looking at winter through their eyes In life, it’s those first steps that count… just like those first tracks in the snow. Carefully looked after and taught by ski professionals, children discover the joys of snow, find their balance and learn the basics at their own pace…

Everything is geared towards helping them enjoy themselves and gain their future proficiency. Sledging fun and rowdy snowball fights are not part of the lessons… All the more reason to let them enjoy them!

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THE PORTES DU SOLEIL

The fascination of a world dedicated to snowsports Ideally situated between Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc range, the Portes du Soleil knows no boundaries. It’s a fine example of how we can work together to bring skiing to more people. The mountain pass in the Portes du Soleil was originally a crossing point used frequently by everyone from shepherds and their sheep to pedlars and pilgrims. Skiers have now taken over, enjoying a cross-border ski area that links up twelve ski resorts in Switzerland and France. The two hundred ski lifts here whisk you up to the 650 km of carefully managed pistes.

The Portes du Soleil ‘hands-free’ ski pass is your passport to international snowsports. In France you can enjoy unlimited skiing at Châtel, Morzine, Les Gets, Saint Jean d’Aulps, Montriond, Abondance and La Chapelle d’Abondance. And as easy as one, two three you’re free to switch to the Swiss side and the pistes of Morgins, Torgon, Champoussin, Les Crozets and Champéry.

2011 - 2012

ONLINE SALE OffER

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Take advantage of our "Online Sales" special offer Buy your Châtel or Portes du Soleil ski pass over the internet before 5 December 2011 and

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* offer applies only to online sales and the purchase of a Châtel ski pass (3 or more days) or Portes du Soleil ski pass (minimum 5 days) made before 5 December 2011.

CHATEL AND ITS PISTES

Châtel invents new pistes Sustainable development is one of the key issues facing our environment. Châtel has taken this on board fully and has taken the plunge now to find solutions for the future. • Our pistes are green… like the snow: blues, red, blacks or greens… pistes of every colour and for every taste! The quality of our ski area is not dependent just on abundant snow falls and the know-how of our piste-grooming machine operators. • A skilfully maintained landscape: scrub clearance, natural soil improvement and revegetation are carried out in close collaboration with local farmers, who are the custodians of our countryside. The quality of the pastures dictates the quality of the milk… and the quality of the pistes. • Keeping it clean… the resort of Châtel has signed the sustainable development charter, and this means concrete initiatives on the ground: selective waste sorting, burying utilities networks, using low-consumption (LED) public lighting, providing free bus services, running cleaner grooming machines, protecting springs and also providing waste bins around the ski area and even ash trays at the bottom of chairlifts.

FAMILY SNOWSPORTS

You can see the delight in their eyes In Châtel, you can get to grips with every type of snowsport at a very young age. Before reaching the top step on the podium, this was where the village kids caught the skiing bug. A resort with a resolutely family-friendly vocation, and officially recognised as such (awarded the "Famille Plus" label), Châtel inspires people of all ages and abilities to greater things. Snaking tracks and slalom poles are how a passion for snowsports begins. For both parents and children. It’s amazing!

SOMETHING TO TRY An easy off-piste route accompanied by a mountain professional. • First tracks with a wilderness feel: together with a mountain professional, explore La Leiche, an easy and accessible off-piste route; this side valley is near the ski lifts and has a reputation for a great location and great snow. A fantastic opportunity to take on the slopes.

Increase your independence: the resort of Châtel is constantly improving its facilities and accessibility for disabled guests. When it comes to the skiing, skiers with disabilities and mobilityimpaired and elderly skiers are looked after by well trained and suitably equipped enthusiastic professionals. • With equipment such as the Dualski*, Uniski*, Kartski* and Tandemski*, guests can enjoy the pleasures of snow and the mountains and experience the unique thrill of skiing sitting down in the safe hands of a professional. • With the Taxiski, holidaymakers can head for the peaks for a great view of Lake Geneva, or can be taken up to the ridge for an amazing vista of the Mont Blanc range. Everyone can share in the thrill! * registered trademarks

Open your eyes and open up the Portes du Soleil

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km of pistes: 83 km - Max. alt.: 2 200 m - Min. alt.: 1 100 m - Max. vert. drop: 1000 m

2011 prices

Portes du Soleil duration ½ day freedom pass(1) 1 day 2 days 6 days 7 days

Adult ¤37.00 ¤43.00 ¤82.00 ¤216.00 ¤243.00

Youth/Senior ¤33.00 ¤39.00 ¤74.00 ¤194.00 ¤219.00

Child ¤28.00 ¤32.00 ¤62.00 ¤162.00 ¤182.00

adults: age 20 to 63 - Juniors: age 16 to 19 - Seniors: from age 64 - children: age 5 to 15

châtel duration ½ day freedom pass(1) 1 day 2 days 6 days 7 days

Adult ¤28.90 ¤33.60 ¤66.90 ¤160.00 ¤181.00

Youth/Senior ¤26.00 ¤30.20 ¤60.20 ¤144.00 ¤163.00

Child ¤21.70 ¤25. 20 ¤50.10 ¤120.00 ¤136.00

adults: age 20 to 59 - Juniors: age 16 to 19 - Seniors: from age 60 - children: age 5 to 15

Village ski tows duration

L’Oie

Le Clos

(school holidays)

Jardin des Pitchounes rope tow

Portes du Soleil ski pass

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châtel pass

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Points card 20 ascents

¤11

forfait ½ journée l'Oie - le clos

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Pistes ideal for beginners, both adults and children. Le Clos is open only during the school holidays. Rate for school groups ¤4/pupil/2 hours Contact for L’Oie and Le Clos: Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 21 97 or contact@oustalet.com Contact: Jardin des Pitchounes: Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 32 51 or www.chatelsensations.com

fOR OTHER OPTIONS ANd PRICES: A SINGLE POINT Of CONTACT SKi liFT cOmPAny: + 33 (0)4 50 73 34 24 or www.chatel.com

INSuRANCE A must-have before you head for the pistes: don’t forget to ask at the ski lift ticket office about the different insurance options available when buying your ski passes.

CHATEL SKI AREA Information:

• SAEM sports et tourisme Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 34 24

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A vast area stretching out before you: there for your pleasure The Châtel ski area extends across two massifs: Super-Châtel / Barbossine and Linga / Pré-La-Joux / Plaine Dranse, and not forgetting the village lifts too. It is also valid throughout the Swiss resort of Torgon, in the Corbeau sector of the Swiss resort of Morgins and the La Braitaz sector at La Chapelle d’Abondance (including the Panthiaz gondola lift). So with a Châtel ski pass you can use 58 ski lifts and 72 pistes totalling some 130 km. If you prefer to ski a vast area, go for the Portes du Soleil ski pass! From Châtel there are direct links to the resorts of Avoriaz, Torgon and Morgins, giving you access to the huge Portes du Soleil ski area.

OPENING dATES

The Châtel ski area will be open from 10 December 2011 to 22 April 2012. Provisional dates which may be subject to change depending on the snow conditions.

ONLINE SKI PASS SALES

PRACT I CAL I N FO

PracTical, eaSy and faST! With our online lift pass sales facility you can now get on the piste in three clicks! Log on to www.chatel.com or go directly to the page ski.chatel.com and all you have to do is choose between a Châtel or Portes du Soleil ski pass. For a hassle-free holiday, don’t forget about insurance and choose to have your ski passes sent to your home.

SPECIAL OffERS The châtel ½ day liberté pass This incredibly flexible ski pass enables you to enjoy the entire Châtel ski area for 5 consecutive hours, starting at any time you like (during ski lift operating hours).

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Adult ¤28.90

THE mILKA PuRPLE PISTE They’ll never get tired of it…

The animal and plant life in our mountains are the two topics explored along this piste by means of fun figures and information panels. Designed especially for children but open to everyone, it is in the Super-Châtel ski area. This piste is not only educational, it also provides some tasty treats and has been attracting young fans of nature and chocolate titbits for several seasons now. A real treat!

the Smoothpark

Child ¤21.70

châtel pass for 5 non-consecutive days To include a day exploring the Portes du Soleil ski area(2) or if you want to have a day off skiing during your holiday, choose the Châtel pass for 5 non-consecutive days. Adult ¤143.00 (2)

Senior ¤129.00

Child ¤107.00

The one-day Portes du Soleil pass can be added to the Châtel pass for 5 non-consecutive days

• "Family / Gang" prices(3) apply when purchasing in one transaction at least 4 Châtel ski passes of the same duration and same dates including one Children’s or Junior pass! (3)

We offer more

Junior / Senior ¤26.00

Family gang: extended family or step-parent family (parents / children, grandparents / grandchildren, etc.)

• Free for skiers under 5! (Châtel and Portes du Soleil ski passes) • "Group" prices for minimum 13 people (Châtel and Portes du Soleil ski passes)

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SPECIAL dEAL off Châtel and Portes du Soleil ski passes from 31 March 2012.

In the Smoothpark, rails, kickers, slide boxes, hips, boardercross and more await both beginner and experienced freestylers! There are features suitable for all abilities, enabling you to progress and improve in a fun and friendly snowsports zone (sound system, BBQ, contests and more)!

Fun Zone

Come and check out this zone, which is about 250 m long, cordoned off and secured with nets. This is where to come, either with a professional ski instructor or on your own, to measure just how fast you can ski (there’s a timing device and electronic speed display), but also and above all to learn to control your braking distance. Located near the Bellevue blue piste in the Super-Châtel / Chalet Neuf sector, the objective of this fun and educational area is to raise awareness among lovers of all kinds of snowsports of the importance of controlling speed and its effect on the seriousness of accidents.

NORDIC SKI AREA

Three resorts have joined forces to provide a unique nordic skiing area along the banks of the River Dranse running for 40 km, with 7 cross-country skiing trails and 8 nordic routes (cross-country skiing, winter walking and snowshoeing). The Abondance Valley nordic area includes a beginners’ trail, a fun play area and a biathlon shooting range. In Châtel, 4 ski lifts are accessible to pedestrians and snowshoers, providing easy access to several waymarked and safe nordic trails: the Petit-Châtel Loop, the Super-Châtel Loop and the Col de Bassachaux. Tickets for pedestrians are on sale at the ski lift ticket offices and are valid for 4 lifts: the Petit-Châtel and Pierre-Longue chairlifts and the Super-Châtel and Linga gondola lifts.

A skiers’ ffAAvourite Avourite

The magic of snow… exclusively natural and renewable • We are currently undergoing the official process to obtain iSO 14001 certification and working hard to ensure exemplary skiarea management in all sorts of ways. This process involves both environmental and quality procedures and strives to achieve a carefully managed sustainable development approach. • Unlimited snow where it is needed: to guarantee the very best skiing throughout the winter, our network of snowmakers continues to grow. Last winter it was boosted by a high-altitude storage reservoir holding 130,000 m³ of water. • The secrets of how to make artificial snow: water, air and nothing else! That’s all there is to it. See behind the scenes of our snowmaking department: a weekly event that takes you on a tour of our ‘snow factory’… Discover a world you never knew existed!

Mountain ecology

Skiing in its purest form Whether we’re looking after the mountain pastures or maintaining the pistes, we have just one thing on our minds… the quality of the countryside. In Châtel, most pistes are on summer pasture and grazing land, high-altitude areas that are used by some forty farms. Between winter seasons the piste department, working together closely with local farmers, promotes the use of livestock to enrich the mountainsides and create a virtuous circle. This connection between the best mountain pastures and the best pistes is helped along by our piste groomer drivers, who put their finely honed skills to good use to guarantee you the very best skiing.

Clean skiing… The resort of Châtel and SAEM Sports et Tourisme work hard to offer you skiing in a top quality environment. Selective sorting of both trade waste and domestic waste, secure storage areas, reducing paper and fuel consumption, staff training, electric vehicles, use of low-energy light bulbs and more… And we are now also using biolubricant and fuel that complies with the Euro 5 standard!

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for years, ch창tel and the abondance Valley have been bringing on young skiing talent. All these young achievers have climbed the steps of the podium in national and international competitions in their disciplines, such as freestyle skiing and ski mountaineering. Buoyed by the hopes of their valley and their shared ambition, they follow in the footsteps of the greats, without forgetting the region in which they were born. The future is assured and the valley is set to continue producing skiing stars. 1 2

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1_Nicolas Thoule: Alpine Skiing 2_Valentin Favre: Ski Mountaineering 3_Virginie Faivre: Freestyle Skiing 4_Yannick Bertrand: Alpine Skiing

Peace of mind guaranteed

HOmE COmfORTS

TImbER TRAdITIONS

ARCHITECTuRAL HERITAGE

HOmE SWEET HOmE

VILLAGE Where to stay in Châtel

Time to spare, a bit of wood, an Opinel…

Traditional trades

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HOME SWEET HOME

Winter has made its home in the valley… …and has found a little house with a pitched roof that mimics the mountainside. Simply stunningly beautiful! A blend of innovation and tradition, in unspoilt mountain surroundings the village resort of Châtel cultivates a warmly welcoming and authentic identity. The chalets still have the feel of the old days about them, built in a style closely inspired by the old farmhouses that are still very much a feature of the landscape, some of which are still on working farms.

To tame the mountain and build these unique chalets, the local craftsmen have had to work with the constraints imposed by the climate, make use of the natural materials available to them and adapt to the terrain which makes the rules. Here, everything exists in quiet harmony. A total change of scene that’s guaranteed to recharge your batteries!

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In the villages and hamlets, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way the houses are built that catches your eye; you just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help admiring them. Standing out in the mountain pastures or huddled together in the heart of a village, the solidly built fine chalets, sometimes home to two families, look as if they have been built to last forever. Here and there, chapels, wayside shrines and fountains, their roofs sometimes topped with elegant finials, also bear witness to a jealously guarded heritage.

TradiTional Trades

An age-old ability to turn their hand to anything Before, there were horn makers, blacksmiths, peasant farmers, cheese makers, rope makers, coopers, sawyers, carpenters, cabinet makers and bell founders living here. Some of these trades survive to this day, to the delight of house builders, interior decorators and holidaymakers, who take home the famous carved wooden doves, a symbol of peace and a heritage handed down by generations of shepherds.

The chalets here boast gorgeous carved balconies Galleries are built around the chalets for protection and to allow their owners to keep out of the rain and snow. Most of them are decorated with balusters (also know as ‘palins’ or ‘palines’), often made by the owners themselves over the winter. These balusters can be simple vertical planks or blocks of wood skilfully cut into geometric shapes with embellishments and interlaced designs, giving each chalet its own identity and style, or even sending out a message to those outside. Open your eyes!

TImE TO SPARE, A bIT Of WOOd, AN OPINEL…

TIMBER TRADITIONS

…and great skill. In the Abondance Valley, the tradition of the wooden dove (a pastoral custom that exists in other mountainous regions of Europe) is alive and well. It takes between three and five hours to create this delicately and intricately carved work of art. From a single block of wood, the expert hands of the wood carver create fine translucent strips of wood that when complete seem to spread their wings as if by magic and take off in imaginary flight. Amazing!

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2011 - 2012 Supplement

WHERE TO STAy IN CHÂTEL

A H ELPI N G H AN D

SPecial ediTiOn Our special-edition accommodation brochure will answer all your questions. This essential guide provides details of all of our diverse range of accommodation solutions: hotels, central booking office, estate agents, holiday residences and furnished rooms and apartments. Not forgetting our special offers, packages, short breaks and à la carte services. An avalanche of top tips!

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Home comforts

A special way of life in winter in the mountains Push open the shutters, snuggle up on the sofa, admire the view of the surrounding peaks or daydream in front of a crackling open fire, drifting between your thoughts and reality… A holiday has a great way of making you realise just how happy you can be. And there’s nothing wrong with that! To help you achieve it, Châtel offers you more than just stunning natural surroundings. The warm, down-to-earth welcome you get from your hosts is all part of the special atmosphere, ambiance and way of life that you’ll find in the wide range of accommodation options available. Entrust us with your holiday!

Their happiness is our business For a successful family holiday and for the wellbeing of your children, this nursery in the village centre is open to children aged 3 months to 6 years. The children enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, and they too will experience the fun of winter and the snow.

FARM PRODUCE TASTING

Sink your teeth into life

PEACE Of mINd GuARANTEEd

LES MOUFLETS DAY NURSERY

eVeryTHing yOur cHildren cOuld WanT Ideally situated in the village centre, the Les Mouflets day nursery is part of Châtel’s "Famille Plus" qualityassurance scheme.

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Come and get a flavour of our local produce and treat yourself to a taste of the good times. Every week there are group visits to farms and chalets in the village where you can discover the secrets of how our lovely valley produce is made. Look, taste and enjoy! Information and bookings:

• Châtel Tourisme Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 44

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Reward

CHILd CARE

SKIING IN CHÂTEL

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOLS

LEARNING SNOWSPORTS

SKI SCHOOL Progression

Commitment

Discovery

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Learning snowsports

Get bitten by the skiing bug! Having lessons is the way to ensure you’ll enjoy your skiing to the full. Discover or rediscover the white magic that is skiing… from the tenderest of ages, in Châtel you’ll learn the secrets of the sport, destined to be passed on and shared. Thanks to the expertise of our ski instruction professionals, you’ll find that day by day you’re sure to improve, and there’s nothing more encouraging than that!

Visible results for everyone, and the little ones start getting rewards very early on. Like that first star, which feels like their first trophy, and they’re grinning from ear to ear.

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOLS ÉCOLE du SKI fRANçAIS CONTACT

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30 Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 64 Fax. 33 (0)4 50 73 35 22 info@esf-chatel.com www.esf-chatel.com 56 route de Vonnes 74 390 Châtel

Ski d’Or course Level required: "Flèche d’Argent" 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday to Friday + 2 to 4.30 p.m. Sunday to Tuesday + Open tests course fee ............................ ¤219 Group Snowboarding lessons Sunday to Friday

English spoken. Between Châtel Tourisme and the pharmacy. Open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 to 6.30 p.m. The ESF ski school has been in Châtel since 1948 and today employs 80 instructors, real mountain professionals who all have a national instructor qualification.

From age 8 • 5 or 6 sessions .................¤146 • 1 session ............................¤34

Only the École du Ski Français (ESF) is authorised to hold the "étoiles" tests and organise the "flèche" and "chamois"’ qualifications.

Private lessons Skiing / Snowboarding / cross-country skiing 1 or 2 people, price per person: • 1 hr ...................................¤38 • 6 x 1 hr ............................ ¤214 • 1 hr 30...............................¤57 • 6 x 1 hr 30 ....................... ¤319 February holidays • 1 hr 30 (12.45 - 2.15 p.m.) .¤65 • 6 x 1 hr 30 .......................¤366 During group lessons: • 1 hr .................................. ¤52 Private lessons available for more than 2 people: reservations at our office.

Alpine Skiing Group lessons Sunday to Friday Beginner children /Piou Piou – Ourson (5 – 13 years) Small groups. Total beginners or children with the "Piou Piou" qualification. • 5 or 6 sessions, morning or afternoon..........................¤136 • 1 session ............................ ¤30 From preparation for "Flocon" to preparation for "Étoile d’Or" • 5 or 6 sessions, morning .¤126 • 5 or 6 sessions, afternoon ¤112 • 1 session ............................. ¤29 During school holidays only: Advanced course Level required: "Étoile d’Or" • 5 or 6 sessions, morning ¤126 introduction to Freestyle course Level required: "Étoile d’Or" • 5 or 6 sessions .................¤172 Portes du Soleil ski pass

"Étoiles" tuition The technical assessment takes place on the last day of lessons, with awarding of the level reached. Enrolment for this test is included in the price of the one-week group lessons.

Private hire for a full or half day With the family or a group, ski with your own instructor… explore the ski area and Portes du Soleil. Off-piste, ski touring. • Private hire of instructor ...... ....................................... ¤260 • Private hire of instructor New Year/Feb. holiday .......... ¤299 for disabled skiers Tandem ski and Dual ski. Ski taxi The pleasures of snowsports for all. Get on a Tandem ski and let us help you discover the thrills of snowsports. • 2 hrs .................................¤76

flèche / chamois Official Ski Open tests and competitions organised at the Linga Stadium. Snowshoeing A programme of different half-day snowshoeing trips every day, wildlife spotting, magnificent panoramas, etc. adult lessons Group lessons Alpine skiing / Cross-country skiing. Beginners to category 3. Sunday to Friday • 5 or 6 sessions .............. ¤126 • 1 session ..........................¤29 Lesson times: • Christmas/New Year school holidays: 9.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. • February school holidays: 9.45 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Outside school holidays and Easter holidays: Sunday from 2 to 4.30 p.m. then Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Snowboarding Group lessons Beginner to "Expert" category. Smaller group sizes to suit the discipline. Sunday to Friday: • 5 or 6 sessions .............. ¤146 • 1 session ..........................¤34 Wrist protectors and helmet recommended.

Special services - School groups (study trips, secondary schools, skiing clinics). - Other groups (clubs, works councils). - Preparation for ski instructor’s technical test training course. - Freestyle course. - Vallée Blanche trip with a high mountain guide. - Ski touring. Supervised by a ski instructor. Times and meeting points, book group lessons on the internet: www.esf-chatel.com. We can also send you a brochure and booking form. These prices do not include ski pass and insurance.

Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 32 51 Mob. 33 (0)6 07 73 57 28 ecoledeski@chatelsensations.com

www.chatelsensations.com 545 route de Pré-la-Joux 74 390 Châtel

Instruction by mountain professionals with nationally recognised qualifications. Next to the Linga gondola lift. Group lessons for children (from 5 years) Min. 5 people. A friendly and pleasant atmosphere to ensure you make progress. Preparation from "Marmotte" to competition skiing. Free hot chocolate or squash. Test and record book free of charge. Medal ¤6. new: Half-day option without lunch: Choice of times available • 5 or 6 lessons ...................... .................from ¤100 to ¤190 • Competition Training from 9 to 11.30 a.m. or 2.30 to 4.30 p.m ................ ¤110/¤135 Half-day option with lunch: Choice of times available • 5 lessons from ¤201 to ¤290 • 6 lessons . from ¤221 to ¤310 Full-day option, 5/6 lessons Choice of times available • without lunch ....................... ................ from ¤216 to ¤306 • with lunch from ¤312 to ¤417 Lunch available separately¤21 Private lessons Skiing, telemark, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ski touring. Tailored and personalised tuition. 1 to 3 people. Additional people: ¤10/person/hr. Private lessons are available until 7 p.m. on the floodlit piste. 5 lessons or more: test and record book included. • 1 hr: ¤38 • 6 x 1 hr: ¤211 • 1 hr 30: ¤56 • 6 x 1 hr 30: ¤306 • 2 hrs: ¤72 • 6 x 2 hrs: ¤394

ÉCOLE dE SKI PRO SKIING Private hire, 1 to 6 people All the fun of snowsports in the Portes du Soleil. • 1 day (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) ......... ................from ¤250 to ¤290 • 1/2 day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 5 p.m.) from ¤150 to ¤200 Snowshoeing and ski touring 1/2-day, full-day, evening trips or by the hour. Special services Telemark - Preparation for ski instructor training. Climbs organised. Off-piste, crosscountry skiing, freeride, skiing for the disabled, taxi ski, ski touring. adult lessons Group lessons 5/6 lessons. Choice of times available, minimum 5 people. A friendly and pleasant atmosphere to ensure you make progress. • 5/6 lessons.................... ¤116 • 1 lesson .......................... ¤31 Snowboarding courses 6 full days (2 hrs 30/day). Beginner’s snowboarding to Gold snowboarding: minimum 5 people. Test session, free record book and medal for ¤6. Wrist and back protectors and helmet advised. Children from 10 years and adults .......... ¤141 freeride and freestyle courses Level: adults and children from diamond 'marmotte' level. mogul skiing courses: 2 hrs/ day Level required: diamond or sapphire 'marmotte' level. Tuition by ex-members of the French team. • 5 or 6 lessons ............... ¤116 • 1 lesson .......................... ¤32 Ski passes and insurance are not included in the prices. See general terms and conditions. Example lesson times: 9 to 11 a.m. and/or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or 2.30 to 5 p.m.

CONTACT

ÉCOLE dE SKI CHÂTEL SENSATIONS

Tel./Fax. 33 (0)4 50 73 31 92 Mob. 33 (0)6 76 41 90 64 admin@esichatel.com www.esichatel.com 105 route de Vonnes 74 390 Châtel

Our ski school first opened in Châtel 30 years ago… The International Union of Ski Instructors (SIMS) is a body of skiing professionals brought together under the single brand "ESI" (Ecole de Ski Internationale) in order to offer a top-quality ski instruction method. Next to the cinemas. 19 bilingual instructors with the same qualifications as their ESF colleagues providing lessons in small groups of no more than 6, 8 and 10 pupils. A professional approach and friendly atmosphere guaranteed.

Private lessons Given in French, English, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Romanian, Dutch and Spanish 10% discount on 5th and additional lessons. Snowshoeing Half-day and evening trips. cours adultes All levels: • 5 mornings, 9 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., groups of 4 to 8 ..............¤118 • 6 afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m., groups of 4 to 8. ............ ¤125 Snowboarding • 5 mornings, 9 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., groups of 4 to 8 ............. ¤125 • 6 afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m., groups of 4 to 8 ............. ¤130 freeride/moguls • 5 mornings, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., groups of 4 to 6 ............. ¤160

lessons for children aged 4 and 5 • 5 mornings, 9 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., groups of 3 to 6 children ................... ¤145 • 6 afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m., groups of 3 to 6 children . ¤160 From 6 years • 5 mornings, 9 to 11 a.m., groups of 4 to 8 children ..¤118 ¤118 • 5 mornings, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., groups of 4 to 10 children .¤118 ¤118 • 6 afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m., groups of 4 to 10 children ¤125 + slalom test (silver level and above) Test and record book free of charge. medal ¤8.

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOLS - CONTiNued >>>

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOLS - CONTiNued

Tel. 33 (0)6 81 66 52 80 www.ecoleskiacademy.com 74 390 Châtel

STAGES HENRI GONON CONTACT

ÉCOLE SKI ACAdEmy CONTACT

PRACTI CAL I N FO

Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 23 04 Mob. 33 (0)6 08 49 12 28 hgonon@wanadoo.fr www.stages-hgonon.com 1 206 route du Petit Châtel 74 390 Châtel

Choose quality tuition from ski instructors with nationally recognised qualifications. a la carte private lessons Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowscooting, Freeride, Freestyle. Times to suit, 1 to 4 people ...............................¤45 per hour 'Privilège' group lessons 4 to 7 people • 5/6 lessons, 2 hrs 30 .......¤160 'Privilège' full-day or ½ day lessons Portes du Soleil Explorer • ½ day ................¤160 / 3 hours ..........................¤213 / 4 hours • Full day ..............¤250 to ¤360 competition training intensive slalom training Ski Club Academy Children's tuition: season, weekend or school holidays • Season ............................ ¤550 Skiing for the disabled .............................. ¤80 / 2 hours TaxiSki ................. ¤90 / 2 hours new AirBoard: sledge on an air cushion Special services Organisation of races, shepherd evenings, tracks tests, etc.

Henri Gonon, former European snowboarding champion, and his qualified ski instructors are delighted to offer: mini-group courses for children or adults Skiing or snowboarding • Approximately 6 people per course. • Monday to Friday (mornings or afternoons) • Option to start courses on a Sunday. • Full day or half day (+ lunch option) Tests and medals at the end of the course. Private lessons for 1 to 6 people (see sliding scale of prices on our website) Several all-inclusive packages are available: • Course + equipment • Course+ equipment + accommodation

Skiing in Châtel

Keeping in mind our vision of the future Skiing for people of all abilities, regardless of how fit or what age you are! • Great for beginners: the Portes du Soleil has introduced an innovative new product designed specifically for adults who have never put on skis in their life. It would be such a shame and so frustrating for them to hear their friends talking about their ski holiday, the deep, crisp snow and the amazing views they've seen. • "you can ski": the easy way to get started! This exclusive offer includes everything (ski pass + ski lessons + equipment) and was designed for adult beginners. Flexible and progressive: choice of a 6-consecutive-day package, a 3-day package and 3-weekend package. It also includes tailored tuition and a special learners' ski area (with beginner-only pistes), where beginners don't stay for long!

Special offers outside school holidays. Information and booking at the Ski Services shop in Le Petit Châtel.

fREELANCE SKI INSTRuCTORS instruction with nationally qualified instructors. • BROn christian Tel. 33 (0)6 65 52 15 41 c.bron@wanadoo.fr www.ki-ski.fr • lAUREnT mireille Tel. 33 (0)6 82 07 67 75 mountain-safari@ sfr.fr www.mountain-safari.com

• REnARD Stéphane Tel. 33 (0)6 11 87 22 37 mountain-safari@sfr.fr www.mountain-safari.com • ViGiOlA corinne and yan Tel. 33 (0)6 11 20 21 90 cocoyansnowski@neuf.fr • GRiESmAR Gilles Tel. 33 (0)6 08 14 09 65 gillesgriesmar@orange.fr

CHILD CARE

Booking strongly advised. • Hourly fee: .........................¤6 • Lunch (prepared daily at the nursery) ..............¤4.50 • Snack ................................. ¤1

For more information or to enrol your child, please call the nursery office between 1 and 3 p.m. Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 38 19 Fax. 33 (0)4 50 73 86 51 lesmouflets74@orange.fr

Packages: • ½ day morning, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch and snack included) ¤28 • ½ day afternoon, from 1 to 5 p.m. (snack included) ............¤24 • Afternoon, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (lunch and snack included) ¤40 • Full day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with lunch + 2 snacks) ..¤48 • 6 x ½ days (mornings) (with 6 lunches and 6 snacks): ......................¤155 • 6 x ½ days (afternoons) (with 6 snacks) ..............¤129 • 6 afternoons (with 6 lunches and 6 snacks) ................¤215 • 6 full days (with 6 lunches + 12 snacks) .................. ¤260 Baby care service: contact the nursery.

ESF - 74 390 Châtel Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 64 Fax. 33 (0)4 50 73 35 22 info@esf-chatel.com www.esf-chatel.com

LE JARdIN dES PITCHOuNES CONTACT

PRATIQUE

During the winter season the nursery is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and takes children aged from 3 months to 6 years. 300 m2 especially equipped for the wellbeing and comfort of tiny tots.

CONTACT

LE CLub PIOu PIOu

Les Mouflets Day Nursery

ÉCOLE DE SKI CHÂTEL SENSATIONS 74 390 Châtel Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 32 51 Mob. 33 (0)6 07 73 57 28 ecoledeski@chatelsensations.com

www.chatelsensations.com

Village des Marmottons Ski school especially for children aged 3 to 6, from beginners to preparation for "Ourson" level. Enclosed safe area with special facilities, reception chalet suitable for young children with games room, rest area, cloakrooms and toilets. 2 rope tows, 1 ski tow. Guaranteed snow cover (snowmaker). introduction to skiing: For 3-year-olds, introduction to snowsports in small groups and in 1-hour sessions, complemented by crafts and outdoor activities. For 4 to 6-year-olds, preparation for "Ourson" level, tailored to the progression of young children. The club Piou Piou is open from Sunday to Friday: for a ½ day with or without lunch or for a full day with or without lunch. Free snack provided for each ½-day session. Recognition of their technical ability at the end of their stay with official ESF (École du Ski Français) tests: "Piou Piou" and "Ourson". Opening hours: Morning .. 8.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Afternoon............1.30 to 5.15 p.m. Lunch break .............. 12 to 2 p.m. Prices: • 6 ½-day sessions .............. ¤163 • 6 lunch breaks ................... ¤115 • 6 full days without lunch..¤295 • 6 full days with lunch .......¤409 Registration: ESF office in the resort centre (between Châtel Tourisme and the Pharmacy). Booking advised. Online sales: www.esf-chatel.com

Nursery introducing children aged 3 to under 5 years to their first skiing experience. Next to the Linga gondola lift. Especially equipped safe enclosed area. Heated chalet with rest area and toilets. The Jardin des Pitchounes offers a choice of childcare times and options so you can enjoy your holiday the way you want to. Our ski nursery introduces children to skiing in complete safety in the form of fun games. Snow guaranteed, floodlit piste. • 5/6 lessons .......................¤126 • 1 lesson .............................. ¤30 • Private lesson (1/2 hr)........¤19 Included: introduction to skiing, snack, use of rope tow. Test and record book free of charge. Medal ¤6. • Package: 5 lessons + lunch: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 12-5 p.m ¤220 • Package: 6 lessons + lunch: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 12-5 p.m .¤238 9 a.m.-5 p.m.................... ¤333 • Package: 5 or 6 full-day lessons without lunch .... ¤240 with lunch........................ ¤333 + lunch available separately: ¤21 Registration: École de Ski Châtel Sensations office at the bottom of Le Linga. See general terms and conditions.

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ART ANd HISTORICAL INTEREST

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ACTIVE HOLIdAyS

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HAVE A GREAT TImE IN CHÂTEL

RELAXATION Outdoor activities

Main diary dates

CHÂTEL ABONDANCE VALLEY HAUTE SAVOIE FRANCE

HAVE A GREAT TIME IN CHÂTEL

The choice is yours Winter's whatever you want it to be… recreational or athletic, natural or cultural, festive or peaceful, family time or sociable… In Châtel anything goes, and you can even mix and match: combine opposites and put together extremes, amaze and laze, rave and relax, amuse and soothe. Whether you're after

an energetic, active holiday or relaxation and sightseeing, a host of activities and leisure pursuits are on offer to ensure your stay is a real holiday where you're free to express yourself.

A thousand stars reflected in your eyes… The night sky lights up with sparkles, a deluge of dancing colours bringing your holiday to life. A stunning line-up of entertainment: ski shows by the ski schools, torchlight descents,

skiing by night, music concerts and evening events. A dazzling display to feast your eyes on! A fantastic and thrilling experience! The air will come alive!

Skin deep

An invitation to immerse your senses… Because modern life can be so stressful, because your holiday is a precious break away from it all, Châtel invites you to leave your hectic existence behind and make the most of the benefits of a holiday in the mountains. There is life after skiing, time to feel soothed and revitalised. More and more leisure facilities dedicated to your well-being are opening here, offering jacuzzis, spas, saunas, steam baths, massages and body treatments. Here you'll feel restored, in these places with their unique atmospheres, oases of peace, quiet and relaxation.

ACTIVE HOLIDAYS

Both day and night… No shortage of entertainment in your field of vision. during your holidays, the show must go on…

Entertainment has an important place in everyday life in Châtel. To demonstrate our sense of hospitality and conviviality, every Monday evening you are invited to join us for a welcome drink. A key moment in the week when you can get together with the resort’s ski instructors and entertainment organisers. They will give you the full rundown on the unmissable events, such as the traditional market on Wednesdays, the street shows, the torchlight descents, trips with commentary on the sightseeing train, the evening skating sessions at the outdoor rink, skiing by night at the Linga floodlit stadium, a showing of a film about the history of the village, and more…

mAIN dIARy dATES

December christmas magic and a traditional new years Eve firework display. December and February Ski memory, a cultural "Son et Lumière" show retracing 4,000 years of skiing from its earliest appearance to the 21st century snowsports. This amazing show features a group of 50 ski instructors. January les neiges Étoilées, THE gastronomy event of the year: Culinary Challenge for the chefs of the Portes du Soleil ski resorts, workshops, tastings, lectures and more… January and march national and international snowsports competitions. February Snoweek : come and see some amazing snowsports disciplines (mountain biking with the Razorsnowbike, the Waterslide and more) and the different professions of the piste department (piste groomer rides, artificial snowmaking, etc.). 24 to 28 march Great Outdoors music Festival: the 2nd year of concerts on the pistes of the Portes du Soleil ski area. April Spring concert: now an annual event! After Christophe Maé in 2011, come and celebrate the end of the season in Châtel at an awesome concert!

for full details of what’s on, go to > WWW.CHATEL.COm

Snowshoeing

Explore new trails

Tandem paragliding

Up up and away

and have a go at being a trapper. Over 80 km of trails providing you with a different insight into the mountains under their blanket of snow, at your own pace, on your own or with a guide. Walk, observe and breathe the air. Dazzling!

A unique experience open to anyone. Available all year round, weather permitting Tandem flights from ¤70

For sledging fun in complete safety,

FAMI LY FUN

Sledging areas

there are 3 sledging areas: one on the Sous Vonnes nordic trail, accessible on foot from the centre, one at Super Châtel (accessed via the gondola lift – fare payable – followed by a 15-minute walk) and one at Pré-la-Joux, where there is also a themed trail.

lac de Vonnes fishing and ice diving

What a sight! Frozen in its shroud of ice, the Lac de Vonnes is full of hidden surprises and thrills. In the depths of winter, you can fish for trout (ice fishing from age 6 years) or try the adventure of diving. All you have to do it make a hole in the ice… and immerse yourself in a world of silence. This activity is supervised by professionals. Refreshing!

SKATING RINK ANd CuRLING SHEET

new come and have an ice time

Artificial skating rink with curling sheet near the Lac de Vonnes, in beautiful natural surroundings. natural skating rink on the lake weather permitting. Group bookings by arrangement. Information and bookings: • Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 34 12 33 (0)7 77 31 74 26

night skiing

Snowsports under the stars? Come to the Linga stadium floodlit piste with sound system on Thursday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Make it a date: it's original, fun and what's more it's free!

PRACTI CAL I N FO

HOW AND WHERE? OuTdOOR ACTIVITIES Tandem paragliding Daily, weather permitting. From ¤70. • ESI Parapente Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 31 92 or 33 (0)6 01 33 53 60 • Takamaka Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 80 98 ice fishing Supervised by an "initiateur fédéral" supervisor. Information and bookings:

• Châtel Tourisme Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 44 www.chatel.com • Tel. 33 (0)7 77 31 74 26 ice diving

Information and bookings:

• Tel. 33 (0)6 07 14 95 39 www.aquaventure.fr ice skating

Information and bookings:

• Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 34 12 33 (0)7 77 31 74 26 Accompanied snowshoeing trips

WE OFFER MORE

l’Éterlou

this is a fun educational trail on the subject of the environment and the animal and plant life in our mountains. Follow this looped trail, situated in Pré-la-Joux next to the sledging runs, and a dozen panels will guide you around, helping all the family to answer a variety of questions.

châtellan trail

this is a trail through the woods that offers a pleasant and instructive walk for all the family below the Mont de Grange nature reserve, with panoramas over to the village and, at the end of the route, of the Cornettes de Bise mountain. See the curious red water spring too! A treasure hunt with questions about what you have learned on the trail is available on request from Châtel Tourisme.

Information and bookings:

RAmbLES

exPlOraTiOn aT yOur OWn Pace…

• École du Ski Français Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 64 www.esf-chatel.com • École de Ski Châtel Sensations Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 32 51 or 33 (0)6 07 73 57 28 www.chatelsensations.com • Intersport Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 20 56 www.intersport-chatel.com • École de Ski Pro Skiing Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 31 92 www.esichatel.com High-altitude mountain activities Information and bookings:

• Bernard Rossier Tel. 33 (0)6 88 57 32 19 or ESF 33 (0)4 50 73 22 64 www.esf-chatel.com • École de Ski Châtel Sensations Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 32 51 or 33 (0)6 07 73 57 28 www.chatelsensations.com new: Airboarding A sledge on an air cushion • École Ski Academy Tel. 33 (0)6 81 66 52 80 www.ecoleskiacademy.com

WELL-bEING & RELAXATION

Several packages are available: la fée du bien-être la Flèche d’Or Balneotherapy centre. Open from 14/12/11 to 21/04/12. Use of sauna, steam bath and spa with Medy Jet® massage. Lie back, shut your eyes, leave your body in the hands of a professional and discover the benefits of a sculpting massage. (Plan location J2) • Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 25 80 www.spa-chatel.com cabinet Thoule Hubschwerlin Wellbeing massages in a physiotherapy practice, duration varies from 30 min. to 1 hr. Californian and Ayurveda massages, relaxing massages of the back and/or lower limbs, sports massages and circulation-boosting massages for the lower limbs. Also a baby massage workshop. (Plan location J4) • Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 77 71 Hôtel macchi A fantastic idea for a successful holiday! Come and enjoy our Indian-style spa at any time of day. A concept that is totally new to the mountains, with Ayurvedic treatments tailored and personalised to each client, with professionals brought specially from India or trained in India. Sessions of 45 to 135 minutes. Price from ¤63 to ¤209. (Plan location H3) • Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 24 12 www.hotelmacchi.com Pétales Beauty Salon Relaxing body and facial treatments in a beauty salon, with alternating relaxing and kneading movements as well as the "rolling massage" technique which firms the skin. (Plan location H3) • Tel. 33 (0)4 50 81 37 61

LOTS FOR CHILDREN TO DO

School’s out! A friendly atmosphere, decoration workshops, merry-go-round, events, sledging and more… a good time, guaranteed!

During the school holidays, come to the La Châtelaine room for some family time, among friends, with giant wooden games, plus a fun play area for children under 6 (foam pit, Lego, etc.) and two treasure hunts (6 to 12-year-olds and adults) for exploring the village! Free activity.

Wooden decoration workshops

Workshop with drawing on wooden boards (3-6 years), Poya workshop (using a stencil to paint a mountain scene on wood; 6-12 years), garlandmaking workshop (painting and assembling wooden designs; 5-10 years), clothes-peg object building working (8 to 12-year-olds). In the La Châtelaine room. Charge made.

merry-go-round

Tiny tots will love the magnificent merry-goround with wooden horses, located right in the centre of the village and open every day.

entertainment

Once a week during the school holidays (Christmas, February and Easter) in the late afternoon (5-5.30 p.m.) there is a free children’s show, with clowns, magic, songs and more… And that’s not all. Also in the different holiday periods the children get a visit from Father Christmas, there are tales and legends, mask workshops for the carnival and an Easter treasure hunt. And not forgetting fun with the Milka cow on the purple piste or for a snack at the bottom of the pistes.

Wood carving

Take a piece of wood and carve a chamois, a cow, or how about a dog or a dolphin…? From age 4. Information and bookings:

• Châtel Tourisme Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 44

> WWW.CHATEL.COm

GoinG out LIbRARy Situated right in the centre of the resort, the library is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Large book collection available, children’s books, comic strips, etc. (Plan location F3). Information:

Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 32 62 chatel.biblio@laposte.net

bOWLING CENTRE La Vieille Grange bowling alley is open every evening. There are 4 computerised AMF bowling lanes, pool tables and two bars, with a traditional Savoie-style decor. Open from 5 p.m. until late. No advance booking. (Plan location F2)

ART AND HISTORICAL INTEREST

Information:

Tel. 33 (0)9 64 32 66 11

Certified as an Area of Artistic and Historical Interest, Châtel offers a wealth of tourist interest, supplemented with the opening this season of the Mountain Smuggling Interpretation Centre. The old customs house has been converted into a cultural tourist attraction, offering visitors a different view of this border region and a new insight into the economic and human exchanges that went on. Fascinating facts and tall tales, reality and fiction recreate a colourful and richly documented world that enables visitors to learn all about the subject of smuggling. Customs officers and smugglers, sometimes on skis, played a tough game of

cat and mouse, at times for a few meagre provisions to improve their lot and at others for illegal goods that they could sell on the quiet. Come and experience an epic era in history! Information:

• Châtel Tourisme Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 44

> WWW.CHATEL.COm

A region firmly rooted in its forests The forests are a local natural resource that has been exploited for a long time. Until the end of the 19th century, timber and farming were the main industries in the Abondance Valley. In the 1950s, the water in the River Dranse and its tributaries powered up to four sawmills in the area between Prélajoux and Villapeyron. The river flow was used to transport the timber to the mills (where it was destined for building) and also to float them downstream all the way to Lake Geneva! The Crépy sawmill, which

closed in 1966, is currently being restored back to a working mill in line with the standards of the day. This sawmill is not being restored just to turn it into a tourist attraction but also to give a new lease of life to the forestry industry here, which appears once again to have a bright future.

LE SLOOPy’S dISCOTHEQuE In the village centre, located in the Super-Châtel gondola lift building. Open every evening during the winter season and on weekends out of season, with 2 atmospheres (80s and General Pop). From midnight to 5.30 a.m. Various themed evenings. Group bookings available (with supervision). Information:

• Tel. 33 (0)6 08 10 78 91 33 (0)4 50 70 39 81

CINEmAS Châtel has 2 cinemas offering a different film every day, including premieres, exclusive screenings and classics. Information:

• Cinéma Morclan 2000 (Plan location G3) Panoramic screen 300 seats, digital sound, SRD and DTS EX SOUND3 Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 21 04 Fax. 33 (0)4 50 73 34 78 • Cinéma le Chamois (Plan location: G3) small, cosy cinema, Dolby stereo sound Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 29 54

AbONdANCE CHEESE

Our roots See abondance cheese being made

Once a week, Philippe and Annick invite you to their farm where they will explain and demonstrate how they make Abondance cheese, our famous local produce. information and bookings:

• châtel Tourisme Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 44

> WWW.CHATEL.COm

TribuTe To The local cuisine

A tasty and sociable holiday experience Sitting down to dinner with your family or friends to try the tasty local dishes cooked in the mountain style: what better way is there to titillate your taste buds and sharpen your appetite? In Châtel, both on the snowy mountainsides and down in the valley, when you've had your fill of snowsports you can enjoy our gourmet recipes which qualify for the flattering but deserved title of Savoyard specialities and are celebrated in style at the Neiges Étoilées festival of gastronomy held in January.

A benchmark of the highest order for gourmets looking for original flavours and a hearty cuisine for foodies with big appetites, our culinary know-how goes down very well and makes the most of our delicious local cheeses and charcuterie. Our tradition is short on neither taste nor ideas!

EATERIES PRACTI CAL I N FO

RESTAuRANTS

lA BÉcHiGnE

cEnTRE • Le Berger ............................I3 Tel. 04 50 73 27 20

• Le 32 .................................. B2 Tel. 04 50 73 20 08 www.hotel-arcenciel.fr

• La Cheminée ..................... G2 Tel. 04 50 17 36 25 callparker@orange.fr

• L’Abreuvoir ..................... K2 Tel. 04 50 73 24 89

• Chez Francis (+ pizzeria) Tel. 04 50 73 37 97

• L’Escalier ........................ G2 Tel. 04 50 73 24 45 www.lescalierbar.com • Le Fiacre (+ pizzeria) ......... G2 Tel. 04 50 73 30 46

RECIPE

• Le Génépi (+ crêperie) .... G2 Tel. 04 50 73 37 32

ingredienTS serves 4 • 8 'diot' sausages • 50 g butter • 2 onions • 2 shallots • 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme and bay) • 50 cl dry white wine • 1 soup spoon flour • salt and pepper

PreParaTiOn • Add the butter to a large casserole and brown the diots with the chopped shallots and onions. • After about 10 minutes, once nicely browned, remove the diots • Sprinkle in the flour and add the white wine. • Leave it to thicken on a low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. • Add the diots, which should be covered by the sauce. • Add the bouquet garni and leave it to simmer for at least 45 minutes on a low heat. • Serve hot with a crozet gratin, polenta, potatoes or other accompaniment.

PETiT-cHÂTEl

• Le Cerf ............................... H3 Maître-restaurateur* Tel. 04 50 73 24 12 www.hotelmacchi.com

• Le Chesery (grill) .............F2 Tel. 04 50 73 54 25 www.tunnelchatel.com

Diots in white wine

• Le Chalet ..........................F5 Tel. 04 50 73 30 60 www.lekandahar.com

VOnnES

• Le Carnotzet ...................... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 24 39 www.hotelbelalp.com • Les Contrebandiers............J2 Tel. 04 50 73 25 80 www.restaurant-chatel.com • Le Monchu ......................... K2 Tel. 04 50 73 28 51 PiZZERiAS • Hors Piste ........................G3 Tel. 04 50 73 79 87 TEA ROOmS, cRÊPERiE

• Le Grizzli ......................... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 24 78

• La Galettière...................... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 24 99

• Le Pierrier (+ pizzeria) ...... G3 Maître-restaurateur* Tel. 04 50 73 24 15 www.pierrier.com

• Hors Piste ........................G3 Tel. 04 50 73 79 87

• La Poya ........................... H3 Tel. 04 50 81 19 34 www.restaurant-lapoya.com • La R’Mize (+ pizzeria) ........ H3 Tel. 04 50 73 20 83 • La Table d’Antoine .............F3 Maître-restaurateur* Tel. 04 50 73 29 53 www.table-antoine.com • La Tartiflette ..................... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 32 62 • Le Vieux Four .....................F2 Maître-restaurateur* Tel. 04 50 73 30 56 linGA • La Ripaille ..........................L6 Tel. 04 50 73 32 14 lOy • Loy ......................................J4 Tel. 04 50 73 32 29 www.vl74.com

liGHT BiTES, SnAcKS

• Sandwicherie de l’Eglise....F3 Tel. 04 50 72 60 87 • Snack du Centre/ L’Établi ....G2 Tel. 04 50 73 20 91 snackducentre.jimdo.com

bARS / PubS • L’Avalanche (pub) ........... G3 Tel. 04 50 81 67 97 www.pubavalanche.com • Bar PMU ........................... G2 Tel. 04 50 73 25 80 • Bowling pub R’bat Bar ......F2 Tel. 09 64 32 66 11 • Le Chevy Bar ..................... B2 Tel. 04 50 73 20 08 www.hotel-arcenciel.fr • L’Isba (pub) / No Stress .. G3 Tel. 04 50 73 23 46 • Le Tunnel (pub) ................ G2 Tel. 04 50 73 53 74 www.tunnelchatel.com

mOuNTAIN RESTAuRANTS cOl DU SAiX • Le Chalet de Théo ........... A1 Tel. 06 07 14 49 34 SUPER-cHÂTEl • La Terrasse du Morclan ..G1 Tel. 04 50 73 20 35 cmmontagne@orange.fr • Les Portes du Soleil ........G1 Tel. 04 50 73 32 46 linGA • La Ferme des Pistes "Luessert" ......................M5 Tel. 04 50 81 35 81 • La Leiche - "Luessert" ...M5 Tel. 04 50 81 68 40 www.hotel-arcenciel.fr • Le Stade .........................M6 Tel. 04 50 73 24 53 www.hotel-leschuss.fr PlAinE DRAnSE • L’Alpage ........................ M4 Tel. 04 50 81 31 50 • Le Bois Prin ................... M4 Tel. 04 50 81 36 31 www.lestriolets.com • Chez Babeth Le Vieux Chalet L4 Tel. 04 50 73 38 77 www.vieuxchalet.com • Chez Crépy La Chaux des Rosées ..... M4 Tel. 04 50 73 31 19 www.crepy.net • Fantaski ........................ M4 Tel. 04 50 73 59 15 / 04 50 73 31 55 rubinjosiane@orange.fr • Ferme Auberge d’alpage Chez Denis...................... L3 Tel. 04 50 73 36 29 • La Pierre aux Loups ...... M4 Tel. 04 50 81 33 90 Fax. 04 50 73 23 55 www.lapierreauxloups.com • Self service de Plaine Dranse Vuarand .......................... L4 Tel. 04 50 73 32 70 • La Tan Ô Marmottes ..... M4 Tel. 04 50 81 37 51 PRÉ-lA-JOUX • La Perdrix Blanche ........M9 Tel. 04 50 73 22 76 www.laperdrixblanche.com

châtel’s hotel restaurants are also open to non-residents : open all year round * Maître-restaurateur: national distinction recognising the top professionals in the traditional restaurant trade.

Shopping

Shops and businesses

Make a beeline for…

carte blanche for some retail therapy Whether you want to kit yourself out for a great ski holiday, get some warm clothes, try our local produce, buy something nice for your home or get a souvenir gift for someone, the shops and businesses in Châtel have something for every need and desire.

A selection of the best places around the resort that we have sought out for you.

USEFUL INFO Tradesmen

Artisans by vocation Woodworking, farming, stoneworking and processing milk are just some of the wide range of trades that bear witness to the ingenuity of the people here and their ability to adapt to the seasons and local resources. While keeping the traditional skills alive, our tradesmen continue to ply their trades, adapting them to the demands of tourism and the economy.

ORIGINAL Sports shops

The latest snowsports and fashions Check out the latest collections of sportswear, treat yourself to some trendy skis, kit yourself out with the top brands, and more…

THE LITTLE SIGHTSEEING TRAIN ANd fREE SHuTTLE buSES

Green light for sustainable tourism The little sightseeing train takes you on a full tour of Châtel, the hamlets, the streets and the magnificent chalets… Sit back and enjoy the ride to the four corners of the village. A circuit with commentary is organised every week.

leave the car behind! use our free shuttle bus service to go skiing or shopping. And also: the little sightseeing train and free shuttle buses are a great way of getting around the resort and different districts! Details of the bus routes and timetables are available from Châtel Tourisme. Information:

Châtel Bus Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 12 04

USEFUL ADDRESSES Snowsports equipment hire • Bernard Sports ......................K4 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 35 03 bernard-sports@wanadoo.fr • Charles Sports .................... F3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 24 37 www.charles-sports.com • Chez Maurice Sports ............... I3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 20 98 chezmaurice@orange.fr www.sport-neige-chatel.com • Crépy Sports ........................... L6 Tel. 04 50 73 30 09 Tel. 04 50 73 22 53 ..................H3 crepysports@orange.fr www.crepysports.com • Daniel Cruz Sports................... I3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 21 50 Tel. 04 50 81 35 24 .................. L6 Fax. 04 50 73 21 50 www.danielcruzsports.com • Intersport ............................ G3 www.intersport-chatel.com Tel. 04 50 73 20 56 Fax. 04 50 81 37 21 Tel. 04 50 73 24 13 .................. G2 Fax. 04 50 81 37 21 Tel. 04 50 73 21 79 .................. B2 Fax. 04 50 81 37 21 • Linga Ski Shop ....................... M6 Tel. 04 50 81 04 21 /06 72 07 65 10 contact@location-ski-chatel.com www.location-ski-chatel.com • Pré-la-Joux Sports................ M9 Tel. 04 50 73 06 00 Fax. 04 50 73 35 21 www.prelajouxsports.com • Richard Sports........................ G3 Tel. 04 50 73 24 69 Fax. 04 50 73 29 59 www.richardsports.com • Richard Sports Bis .............. G3 Tel. 04 50 73 36 69 Fax. 04 50 73 29 59 www.richardsports.com • Ski Fun ................................ F3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 20 71 www.ski-fun.fr • Skimium-Sports Liberté ....... M6 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 75 46 www.skimium.com • Ski Republic............................H3 Tel. 09 51 46 34 22 www.ski-republic.com/fr/stationde-ski/location-de-ski-chatel

• Ski Services-Henri Gonon-Ski Set B2 Tel. 04 50 73 23 04 / 06 08 49 12 28 Fax. 04 50 73 22 79 www.ski-services.fr • Sport 2000 - Germain Sports Tel. 04 50 73 22 82 .................. G2 Tel. 04 50 73 32 67 ................. M6 contact@germainsports.com www.germainsports.sport2000.fr • Sports Évasion....................... M6 Tel. 04 50 73 29 75 Fax. 04 50 73 20 64 www.sports-evasion.com • Switch5 ............................... G3 Tel. 04 50 81 61 79 Tel. 06 15 01 90 43 www.switch5boardshop.com • Twinner - Marc Mésière .....H3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 80 Fax. 04 50 73 36 48 Tel. 04 50 73 58 58 .................. L6 Fax. 04 50 73 36 48 www.chatel.twinner-sports.com • Verdache Sports ..................... B3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 43 suzanne.vuarand@orange.fr

• Vertical Horizons ................ K5 Tel. 04 50 73 38 91 Fax. 04 50 81 36 42 • Vincent Sports Rubin .............. F3 Tel./ Fax. 04 50 73 20 70 www.vincentsports-chatel.com

TRAdESPEOPLE

interior fittings • Atelier de Théo ............ H3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 86 Fax. 04 50 73 29 52 www.atelierdetheo.com • SARL Premat ............... C3 Tel. 04 50 73 39 29 • La Pivotte .................... G3 Tel./Fax.04 50 81 68 02 www.agencementmenuiserie.com • SARL Slongo Éric Tel. 06 87 33 38 74 ericslongo@neuf.fr

Heating, bathrooms, plumbing • SARL Premat ............... C3 Tel. 04 50 73 39 29 Scaffolding, hire and erection • Les Mélèzes Échafaudages B4 Tel. 06 07 14 69 81 stpieri@hotmail.fr Garden and green space maintenance • Jardival Paysages .........J2 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 35 56 freddyrubin@aol.com Stonemasons • Crépy Franck ..................M6 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 16 13 Joiners & carpenters • Alp Toitures ................. K2 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 24 47

Engineering

• Rubin Marcel ................J8 Tel. 04 50 73 32 08 Fax. 04 50 73 38 28

• C.E.BAT ......................... I3 Tel. 04 50 73 23 14 Fax. 04 50 81 36 05

• La Pivotte .................... G3 Tel./Fax.04 50 81 68 02 www.agencementmenuiserie.com • SARL Slongo Éric Tel. 06 87 33 38 74 ericslongo@neuf.fr Painters • Balcou Peinture ............. F2 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 14 21 balcou-peinture@cegetel.net

EQuIPmENT HIRE

PRACTI CAL I N FO

SPORTS SHOPS

• BZT Peinture ...................J8 Tel./ Fax.04 50 73 58 82 www.bztpeinture.com

WinTer 2011_2012 PriceS

ALPINE SKIING duration 1 day 6 days

adults

Juniors

children

¤14.50 / 35

¤11 / 20

¤6 / 13

¤68 / 195

¤47 / 100

¤34 / 48

Juniors

children

SNOWBOARDING duration

adults

1 day

¤19 / 33

¤15 / 20

6 days

¤95 / 152

¤70 / 100

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING duration

adults

Juniors

1 day

¤9 / 18

¤6.50 / 10.50

6 days

¤41 / 71

¤26 / 97

SNOWSHOEING

adults

Juniors

1 day

duration

¤6 / 8.50

¤4.50 / 8.50

6 days

¤22 / 47

¤21 / 47

Enquire at hire shops

children Enquire at hire shops

landscapers • Jardival Paysages .........J2 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 35 56 freddyrubin@aol.com • Rubin Joël ....................J8 Tel. 04 50 73 32 83 Fax. 04 50 73 32 34 www.joel-rubin.com civil engineering • L.E.C. Lou Candres Tel. 04 50 73 53 56 Fax. 04 50 73 97 10 www.lectp.com

...... D5

• Rubin Joël ....................J8 Tel. 04 50 73 32 83 Fax. 04 50 73 32 34 www.joel-rubin.com • SAS Rubin Gilles et Alfred D5 Tel. 04 50 73 31 42 Fax. 04 50 81 36 00

45 Most sport shops offer their customers a free ski storage service. -

: open also in summer - : open all year round

USEFUL ADDRESSES buSINESSES FOOD SHOPS Butchers • Favre (caterer) ............ G3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 20 65

• La Lavandière................. H3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 30 49 • La Pivotte (+lotto) ........ G3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 81 68 02 www.agencementmenuiserie.com

Pushchairs • Charles Sports ............... F3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 24 37 www.charles-sports.com

• Ô Pays de Châtel (online sales) .. H3 Tel. 04 50 81 32 88 www.opaysdechatel.com

• Intersport .................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 20 56 Fax. 04 50 81 37 21 www.intersport-chatel.com

• Les Poteries de l’Ermitage (pottery workshop) ............... H2 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 01 32 www.poteriedelermitage.fr

SHEET HiRE • Châtel Service .............. G3 Tel. 04 50 73 24 90 Fax. 04 50 73 24 65

• SAS Grillet Barbessine ... B2 Tel. 04 50 81 64 52

• Studio Yvon .................. F3 Tel. 04 50 73 22 17

• La Lavandière................. H3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 30 49

BEAUTy

Take-away food • La Cave à sosse ........... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 36 56 www.lacaveasosse.com

Hairdressers • Martine coiffure ........... L6 (cosmetics, nail salon) Tel. 04 50 73 32 28

• Favre (caterer) ............ G3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 20 65

Beauty salons, perfumeries • Pétales ........................ H3 Tel. 04 50 81 37 61

HOUSEHOlD Furniture - Decoration Household linen • Atelier de Théo ............ H3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 86 Fax. 04 50 73 29 52 www.atelierdetheo.com

• Tochet .......................... D3 Tel. 04 50 73 23 19 Bakers • SAS Grillet Centre ........ G2 Tel. 04 50 73 20 55 • SAS Grillet l’Essert ........ K5 Tel. 04 50 73 32 79

• La Tartiflette .................. H3 Tel. 04 50 73 32 62 Regional produce • La Cave à sosse ........... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 36 56 www.lacaveasosse.com • Délices de Châtel ............ H3 Tel. 04 50 73 29 96 Fax. 04 50 73 39 92 • Grenier de Châtel ........... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 39 84 Fax. 04 50 73 39 92 www.grenier-chatel.com • La Tartiflette .................. H3 Tel. 04 50 73 32 62 mini-markets • Sherpa ......................... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 21 54 Fax. 04 50 73 28 20 www.sherpa.net Wines and spirits • Cash Boissons Wine Mark D5 Tel. 04 50 73 39 50 Fax. 04 50 73 28 97 www.winemark.fr cRAFTS, ART, SOUVEniR GiFTS • Atelier de Théo ............ H3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 86 Fax. 04 50 73 29 52 www.atelierdetheo.com • Déclic Photo ................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 31 00

WEBSiTE DESiGn ADVERTiSinG, cOmmUnicATiOn • Alpes-Actu Conseil ...... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 58 22 www.alpesactu.biz lAUnDRETTES • Barbossine ..................... B2 Tel. 04 50 73 24 36 Fax. 04 50 73 37 74 • La Lavandière .............. H3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 30 49 BABy GOODS HiRE cots • La Lavandière................. H3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 30 49 Baby carriers • Charles Sports ............... F3 Tel. / Fax. 04 50 73 24 37 www.charles-sports.com • Intersport .................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 20 56 Fax. 04 50 81 37 21 www.intersport-chatel.com • Richard Sports bis .......... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 36 69 Fax. 04 50 73 29 59 www.richardsports.com • Twinner Marc Mésière ... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 80 Fax. 04 50 73 36 48 www.chatel.twinner-sports.com • Vertical Horizons ............ K5 Tel. 04 50 73 38 91 Fax. 04 50 81 36 42 verticalchatel@aol.com

: open all year round

• La Lavandière................. H3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 30 49 • La Pivotte .................... G3 Tel./Fax. 04 50 81 68 02 www.agencementmenuiserie.com • Ô Pays de Châte (online sales) .. H3 Tel. 04 50 81 32 88 www.opaysdechatel.com Domestic appliances, TV, Hi-fi • Châtel Service .............. G3 Tel. 04 50 73 24 90 Fax. 04 50 73 24 65 ironmongery, hardware • Châtel Service .............. H3 Tel. 04 50 81 34 60 Fax. 04 50 73 24 65 PHOTOGRAPHy • Déclic Photo ................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 31 00 • Studio Yvon .................. F3 Tel. 04 50 73 22 17

clOTHES, FASHiOn • Alp’Eclat ......................... G2 Clothing and jewellery Tel. 04 50 81 22 10 • Intersport .................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 20 56 Fax. 04 50 81 37 21 www.intersport-chatel.com • Plume et Zoé .................. G3 Children's clothing Tel. 04 50 71 80 11 • Sport 2000-Germain Sports G2 Tel. 04 50 73 22 82 contact@germainsports.com www.germainsports.sport2000.fr • Switch5 ........................ G3 Tel. 04 50 81 61 79 Tel. 06 15 01 90 43 www.switch5boardshop.com • Twinner - Marc Mésière . H3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 80 Fax. 04 50 73 36 48 www.chatel.twinner-sports.com • Vertige ........................... F2 Tel. 04 50 73 21 23

nEWSAGEnTS • Barbossine ..................... B2 Tel. 04 50 73 24 36 Fax. 04 50 73 37 74 • Tobacco-Newspapers-Souvenirs Girardoz ....................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 20 75 Fax. 04 50 81 34 81 BABy GOODS • Pharmacie Favre-Rochex ..G3 Tel. 04 50 73 20 03 • Sherpa............................ H3 Tel. 04 50 73 21 54 Fax. 04 50 73 28 20 www.sherpa.net

EmERGENCy

PRACTI CAL I N FO

gendarmerie (police)

Tel. 17 ..........................G2

municiPal POlice

Tel. 04 50 73 31 25 .......G2

fire SerVice

Tel. 18 and 112

Samu (emergency medical services)

Tel. 15

USEFUL NUMBERS SERVICES BAnKS • CIC Lyonnaise de banque (+ cashpoint) ...................... F3 Tel. 08 20 01 01 02 Fax 04 50 81 33 32 • Crédit Agricole (+ cashpoint) F2 Tel. 04 50 19 40 65 Fax. 04 50 81 33 58 • Crédit Mutuel (+ cashpoint) F3 Tel. 04 50 07 24 51 Fax 04 50 73 54 57 02402@cmsmb.creditmutuel.fr TRAnSPORT Taxis and minibuses • Bernadette and Joël Rubin J8 Tel. 04 50 73 32 83 Fax. 04 50 73 32 34 www.joel-rubin.com Passenger transport • Autocars S.A.T................ F3 Tel. 04 50 73 24 29 Fax. 04 50 71 89 85 www.sat-autocars.com • Bernadette and Joël Rubin J8 Tel. 04 50 73 32 83 Fax. 04 50 73 32 34 www.joel-rubin.com • Magic Transfers ............C2 Tel. 06 31 47 43 35 info@magic-transfers.com www.magic-transfers.com • Professional Transfers .. C1 Tel. 06 32 07 90 07 or 00 44 845 653 2096 www.professionaltransfers.com SnOW clEARAncE • L.E.C. lou Candres .......... D5 Tel. 04 50 73 53 56 Fax. 04 50 73 97 10 : open all year round

• Joël Rubin .......................J8 Tel. 04 50 73 32 83 Fax. 04 50 73 32 34 www.joel-rubin.com • SAS Rubin Gilles and Alfred D5 Tel. 04 50 73 31 42 Fax. 04 50 81 36 00 • P. Vuarand...................... D5 Tel. 04 50 73 27 59 or 06 08 30 29 71 Fax. 04 50 73 28 11 FOR THE cAR Garages • P. Premat .................... B4 Tel. 04 50 73 24 87 Fax. 04 50 73 27 52 • P. Vuarand ................... D5 Tel. 04 50 73 27 59 or 06 08 30 29 71 Fax. 04 50 73 28 11 motor accessories • P. Vuarand (breakdowns) F3 Tel. 04 50 73 68 26 or 04 50 73 27 59 Fax. 04 50 73 28 11

construction machinery • L.E.C. Lou Candres ...... D5 Tel. 04 50 73 53 56 Fax. 04 50 73 97 10 www.lectp.com

Dentists • Dr Asselborn .................. H3 Tel. 04 50 73 00 00

SKi HiRE (delivered to your door) • Ski Hire 2U ......................G1 Tel. 06 87 48 97 92 info@skihire2u.com www.skihire2u.com

Hospitals • Thonon/Évian Tel. 04 50 83 20 00

SKi BOX (SKi STORAGE) • Super-Châtel, restaurant la Terrasse du Morclan ...G1 Tel. 04 50 73 20 35 cmmontagne@orange.fr

Veterinary surgeon • Dr Jacob (Abondance) Tel. 04 50 73 05 01

muNICIPALITy • Châtel Tourisme ............. G3 Tel. 04 50 73 22 44 Fax. 04 50 73 22 87

clEAninG cOmPAniES • SUPERNET Châtel Tel. 06 71 22 09 16 supernetchatel@gmail.com

• Town Hall ....................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 23 98 Fax. 04 50 73 27 48 www.mairiedechatel.fr mairie@mairiedechatel.fr

• "Flots Bleus" drainage point (motorhomes and coaches) K5

• Dr Dresco ....................... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 30 00

cars and 4x4s • P. Vuarand ................... D5 Tel. 04 50 73 27 59 or 06 08 30 29 71 Fax. 04 50 73 28 11

• Geneva (Switzerland) Tel. 00 41 22 372 33 11

• Linga Ski Shop................M6 Tel. 04 50 81 04 21 www.location-ski-chatel.com

HEALTHCARE

VEHiclE HiRE

• Monthey (Switzerland) Tel. 00 41 24 473 17 31

• Pré-la-Joux ....................M9 Tel. 04 50 73 06 00 www.prelajouxsports.com

Service stations (fuels, car washing) • P. Premat .................... B4 Tel. 04 50 73 24 87 Fax. 04 50 73 27 52

Underground car park • Place de l’église ............. F3 Tel. 04 50 81 39 61

• Dr Gournay ..................... H3 Tel. 04 50 73 41 01

medicine • Dr Chapelle .................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 32 01

• Health centre ................. F3 Tel. 04 50 73 08 36 or 06 86 74 54 76 • Pharmacy ....................... G3 Tel. 04 50 73 20 03 masseurs, physiotherapists • P. David / F. Girard-Berthet G2 Tel. 04 50 73 24 44 • D. Thoule / J. Hubschwerlin.J4 Tel. 04 50 81 77 71

• Post Office ...................... E3 Tel. 04 50 73 54 50 • Ski lift company (SAEM) . E3 Tel. 04 50 73 34 24 Fax. 04 50 73 36 53

mISCELLANEOuS catholic church services • Presbytery (Abondance) Tel./Fax. 04 50 73 78 52 Weather • Chamonix weather service Tel. 08 99 71 02 74 • Geneva Tel. 00 41 848 800 162

Welcome booklet for families available from Châtel Tourisme

Châtel and the Famille Plus label

Châtel, the ultimate village resort for children and families Famille Plus is more than a label, it's an official quality charter that all of the resort's services and professionals have signed up to. We offer family-friendly childcare facilities (from age 3 months) and services, specially designed activities and events, ski pistes tailored to children, play areas, themed trails and more… Ask for your copy of the guide "Châtel, my family and me". It's a mine of information, tips and ideas that'll help you make the most of our quality service. There's a reason why families come to Châtel!

YOUR RADIO STATION ON 98.8

Radio Portes du Soleil in Châtel All year round or during your holiday, winter and summer, listen to our live holiday news bulletins… Weather, mountain information, pistes, what’s on, etc. • Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 23 12 - Fax. 33 (0)4 50 81 39 48 E-mail : radiochatel@chatel.com www.sarlaltipub.com

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BY rOad

coming to Châtel

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BY air

Geneva Cointrin international airport is only 1¼ hours from Châtel. Travel to Châtel is by train to Aigle or Thonon then by bus or taxi.

Châtel, naturally different

The village of Châtel is twinned with: Boersch (France/Alsace), Mont Tremblant (Canada/Quebec), Seraing (Belgium/Wallonia), Vias (France/Languedoc-Roussillon).

Châtel in summer: an opportunity for everyone to experience the mountains in their own way Active or relaxed, energetic or laid-back, crammed with thrills and discoveries... Here, anything is possible. The resort has grown while taking care to cherish the summer and offer you the best of the mountains. So go for it! Make the most of this unbeatable summer deal: THE PORTES DU SOLEIL MULTIPASS Provided you are staying with a participating accommodation provider, for just ¤1 per day of your stay you get a special pass for unlimited access to a host of activities in the Portes du Soleil resorts. (Ski lifts open to pedestrians, swimming, tennis, ice skating, little sightseeing trains, cultural tours and more...)

14, route de Thonon - BP. 40 - F - 74 390 Châtel - Haute-Savoie - France Tel. 33 (0)4 50 73 22 44 - Fax 33 (0)4 50 73 22 87 - E-mail touristoffice@chatel.com

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