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Resort Facts -
Chatel
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resort altitude
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1200 m
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height at summit
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2200 m
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size of ski area
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650 km
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artificial snow
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11 km
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snow rating
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Travel Facts
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nearest airports
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geneva
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transfer time
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1 ½ hrs
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nearest railway station
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thonon les bains (42 km)
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Who would love it there ?
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experts
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intermediates
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beginners
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part of the Portes de Soleil area
- featuring Avoriaz, the boarders' mecca. Quite good for beginner
boarders. Fun park and half pipe at Super - Chatel
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family friendly ?
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Off The Slope
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eating out
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nice selection
and reasonable number of restaurants - local specialities, steaks,
good fish restaurant called La Ripaille.
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apres ski
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bars, some with live music. Busier
at weekends with lots of French and Swiss visitors driving in.
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non skiers
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some walks, some activities organised
by tourist office. With a car, it is possible to visit more of
local area - Geneva, Evian, Yvoire, or slightly further afield
to Annecy.
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