
Two-cable giant zip-line in Châtel: 1,200 m + 1,325 m, up to 240 m high and nearly 100 km/h. €43/person, open June to September.
9 leisure spots in Châtel · Haute-Savoie
A village resort of the Portes du Soleil, in the vallée d'Abondance on the Swiss border, Châtel has kept its Savoyard character. Themed trails, the Fantasticable zip line, the Super-Châtel gondola and an aquatic centre make it a family base in summer and winter alike.

Two-cable giant zip-line in Châtel: 1,200 m + 1,325 m, up to 240 m high and nearly 100 km/h. €43/person, open June to September.

Forme d'O Châtel: indoor aquatic centre with pool, wellness/spa area, sauna and hammam in the heart of the Châtel resort.

Treetop adventure park at 1,600 m altitude at Châtel (Portes du Soleil): 7 courses from age 2, Quick Jump free fall, top of the Super-Châtel cable car. Summer 2026.

Easy flat 16 km path along the Dranse between Châtel and Abondance: family-friendly, stroller, bike. Abondance valley, free.

Very easy interpretive trail at Chatel: 3.5 km, views over the Vallee d'Abondance and the Mont de Grange, open 15 June - 15 September.

Ornithological interpretive trail at Chatel: from the Col de Bassachaux to the Rochassons summit on the GR5, in the Vallee d'Abondance (Chablais UNESCO Geopark).

Family interpretive trail at Pre-la-Joux (Chatel): 600 m loop, about 50 min, fauna and flora panels, open May - October.

Family audio trail at Châtel in the footsteps of the Chablais smugglers: 4 km, 2 h 30, start at the Vieille Douane, narrated by Victor.
Paid
Super-Châtel Gondola: reach the alpine lake and 360° panorama at 1,650 m from Châtel village. Summer tickets from €8.90 (2025 prices).