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Holiday in Chatel: Must-See Events and Activities
Châtel, a charming village in the French Alps, offers a wide range of events throughout the year!
Winter events :
- Snow, glide and sun: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, ...
- Festive events: fireworks, torchlight descents, open-air concerts, childrens' entertainment
- Sports competitions: tribute to skiing, snowboarding and snowbiking
- Christmas and New Year: festive market, theme week and New Year's Eve party, all in a magical, friendly atmosphere
Main events :
- Weekend of 5 and 6 December 2026: partial opening of the Châtel ski area *
- 12–18 December 2026: partial opening of the Châtel ski area *
- From 19 December 2026: full opening of the Châtel ski area *
- From 19 December 2026 to 2 January 2027: Christmas festivities and New Year celebrations
- From 14 to 20 March 2027: Rock the Pistes Festival
* This information is subject to snow conditions and operational circumstances and is therefore subject to change.
Summer events :
- Hiking: explore the magnificent Alpine scenery
- Mountain bike trails, sports competitions: Châtel has been awarded the ‘accueil vélo’ label.
- Water sports and fun activities at Lac de Vonnes and the Forme d'O aquatic centre
- Entertainment, open-air concerts
- Tree climbing course and giant zip line for thrill-seekers
Save the date!
- 26–28 June 2026: Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB
- 11–18 July 2026: Swiss Orienteering Week
- 14 July 2026: National Day celebrations: dance, fireworks, etc.
- Sunday 2 August 2026: La Saint-Laurent, Châtel village festival
- Sunday 23 August 2026: La Belle Dimanche, 48th edition of the alpine pastures festival
- Saturday 29 August 2026: Climb up the Col de Bassachaux (uphill 🚴♀️)
- 4–6 September 2026: 4th round of the French MTB Cup – UCI DHI Class 1
- 12-13 September 2026: 6th edition of the Châtel Historic Hill Climb (vintage and sports cars)
📌 The 2027 UCI World Cycling Championships in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc will take place from 24 August to 5 September 2027! To mark the occasion, Châtel will host the 2027 UCI Gravel World Championships.
All year round, Chatel offers a rich and varied programme of activities to suit every visitor, whatever the season:
- Activities for children
- Well-being areas, relaxation activities
- Cultural visits and events in Châtel and the Vallée d'Abondance
