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Location: Haute-Savoie, France, near the Swiss border in the Abondance Valley.

Part of: The Portes du Soleil, one of the largest ski areas in the world.

Altitude: 1,200 m (village) to 2,200+ m (ski area).

History
Originally a small farming village, centered on alpine agriculture, particularly cheese-making.

Gained importance in the 20th century with the development of ski tourism.

The Portes du Soleil ski area was established in the 1960s, connecting resorts in France and Switzerland.

Châtel has maintained much of its traditional Savoyard charm, blending development with heritage preservation.

Description
Architecture: Traditional wooden chalets with stone bases, alpine flower-decked balconies.

Atmosphere: Friendly and family-oriented, quieter than neighboring mega-resorts like Avoriaz or Morzine.

Access: Closest airport is Geneva (about 90 minutes by car).

Typical Food
Châtel lies in the Savoy region, known for rich, cheese-heavy Alpine cuisine.

Specialties:

Abondance cheese (AOC): semi-hard, made from cow’s milk, produced locally.

Tartiflette: potatoes, reblochon cheese, onions, and bacon.

Fondue Savoyarde: melted local cheeses with white wine, eaten with bread.

Raclette: melted cheese served with potatoes, charcuterie, and pickles.

Diots: Savoyard sausages, often cooked in white wine.

Blueberry tart (tarte aux myrtilles): a common alpine dessert.

Summer Activities
Châtel is a summer paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

Hiking: 90+ km of marked trails with stunning mountain and lake views.

Mountain biking (VTT): Extensive trails; Châtel Bike Park is one of the best in the Alps.

Paragliding

Lac de Vonnes: paddle boats, fishing, scenic walking.

Adventure park: zip-lining, tree-top courses.

Road cycling: near famous Tour de France climbs like Col de Joux-Plane.

Cultural events: traditional festivals, cheese farms, and markets.

Winter Activities
Châtel is a full-scale winter resort, offering:

Skiing & snowboarding: Over 600 km of pistes via Portes du Soleil.

Ski touring & off-piste

Snowshoeing & Nordic skiing

Dog sledding

Ice skating (in village)

Après-ski: quieter than major resorts but with cozy bars and restaurants.

Wellness: Spa facilities and thermal pools.

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Booking

Bookings can be made by e-mail, telephone or directly on the ItaliaVillas website. When we have received your booking, we will send you an invoice/order confirmation by e-mail. This e-mail contains all the information you need about your booked holiday accommodation as well as our payment terms.

Payment

On most of our villas/apartments, we require a 30% payment on booking and the remaining 70% eight weeks before arrival at your holiday destination.

Secure payment: We accept bank transfers or credit cards. Credit cards use secure payment.

Please note that bank transfers are not covered by our complaints procedure.

Voucher/rental contract

When we have received your final payment, we will send you a voucher which must be presented on arrival at your holiday destination.

Final cleaning

At some destinations, final cleaning is included in the price. At others, this must be paid for on-site. This will be stated in your order confirmation.

Please note that the kitchen is not included in the final cleaning. The kitchen must be clean and tidy before departure or an additional fee will be charged for cleaning the kitchen.

Cancellation rules

Please note that different cancellation rules may apply to some of the villas. If other rules than those listed below apply, this will be stated under the villa in question.

On cancellation up to 60 days before arrival, a charge of 20% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 59-45 days before arrival, a charge of 30% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 44-30 days before arrival, a charge of 60% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 29-8 days before arrival, a charge of 90% of the total amount will be applied

On cancellation of 7-0 days before arrival, a charge of 100% of the total amount will be applied

Claims

Any claims or complaints must be made to the owner/representative at the destination or to ItaliaVillas on arrival or within 24 hours of arrival. The owner/representative or ItaliaVillas must be notified of inadequate cleaning on arrival.

Only the number of persons stated on the website (adults + children) are permitted to stay at the holiday accommodation.

The renter is responsible for taking due care of the accommodation during the holiday rental period. The house rules at the accommodation must be complied with.

On arrival to the accommodation, a deposit to cover any damage caused by the renter will be charged. If no damage occurs during the holiday rental period, the deposit will be refunded on departure. If damage should occur during the holiday period, this will be assessed and deducted from the deposit.

The owner/contact must be notified of significant defects to the accommodation within 24 hours of the defect arising. If the defect cannot be remedied within a reasonable period of time, ItaliaVillas must be contacted.

Re air conditioning: Please note that restrictions may apply to the times and duration (hours a day) that air conditioning systems can be used and are operational. ItaliaVillas cannot be held liable for air conditioning systems being out of operation.

Right of cancellation

No right of cancellation applies (cf. Danish Consumer Contracts Act). The cancellation rules for each villa/apartment apply.

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