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From Saturday 21 December 2024 to Sunday 06 April 2025

Every day

09:30 to 10:30

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Christmas Crèche

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Every year, Bernard Lacroix creates a magnificent Christmas crib representing our village, which he installs in the church of St. Laurent with the help of Gilles Cornu.

From Saturday 14 December 2024 to Sunday 13 April 2025

Every day

10:00 to 18:00

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We look forward to seeing you on the church square for the Christmas market! You'll find plenty of exhibitors and a refreshment stand. You can also take part in the toy drive organized by the Thonon Lac et Montagnes Lions Club.

From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 December 2024

10:00 to 20:00

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Belote cards competition

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The Club de Belote de Châtel organizes throughout the year competitions open to all. The first 4 teams as well as the second last one will be rewarded. Possibility to build a team on site

All year long 2024

The 1st Monday, The 3rd Tuesday monthly

at 20:30

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Christmas fairy tales

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Because Christmas in the mountains is magical, with the village glittering with lights, the chalets decorated and illuminated, and the trees covered in snow.... we've put together a program of magical events for even more wonderful family moments!

From Saturday 21 to Saturday 28 December 2024

Every day

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Vallon de la Vieze

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An easy outing to discover the pleasure of winter snowshoeing and perhaps observing the chamois.

Location

Ecole de Ski Internationale Pro Skiing +33 4 50 73 31 92

Sunday 22 December 2024

13:30 to 17:00

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Frosted challenges

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For an hour, the ice rink becomes a playground! Come and compete with friends or family in the famous challenges, but be careful not to fall.

From Sunday 22 December 2024 to Sunday 05 January 2025

Sunday

16:00 to 17:00

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Come and visit Father Christmas

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Children visit Santa's house, take pictures with him and put their letter in the letterbox.

Sunday 22 December 2024

16:00 to 18:00

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Signing session

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Sarah, an author living in La Chapelle d'Abondance, will be at the Girardoz tobacconist's for a book signing. She will be presenting her latest novel, "Quand la neige se teinte de rose".

Sunday 22 December 2024

17:00 to 19:00

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Roots Reggae Dub evening

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Join us at Poste Frontière for an evening of ski Roots Reggae Duub music with Ishmel Macanuff and Echo Dna! Come one, come all!

Sunday 22 December 2024

at 18:00

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Christmas concert

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Châtel's 30-strong municipal brass band is joined by the Lous Izes de Pellioua choir, performing Savoyard songs, and the Les Cinq et Léman polyphonic singing group, who will take you on an unforgettable musical journey!

Sunday 22 December 2024

18:00 to 19:30

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Chalet de Fécon

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A stroll in Switzerland, discovery and tradition of the alpine pastures at the chalet of Fecon.

Location

Ecole de Ski Internationale Pro Skiing +33 4 50 73 31 92

Monday 23 December 2024

13:30 to 17:00

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Mont de Grange forests

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Easy hiking in Switzerland

Location

Mésière Sport | Mountain Ride +33 4 50 73 30 80 +33 4 50 73 58 58

Monday 23 December 2024

13:30 to 17:15

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Wildlife outing in Abondance

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Outing to Abondance, in the Mont de Grange reserve, to discover the little frequented sectors of the valley, far from the ski lifts, and to try to observe the fauna of our mountains and in particular the chamois.

Location

Ecole du Ski Français +33 4 50 73 22 64

Monday 23 December 2024

13:45 to 17:00

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"Christmas pouch" creative workshop

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Come and decorate a Christmas pouch with Atelier Mezzanine. Put it at the foot of the tree, so Santa can find where to put your presents. Imagine how happy Santa will be not to waste all that wrapping paper.

Monday 23 December 2024

14:30 to 16:00

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Come and visit Father Christmas and the Satin Dolls Sisters

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Come and visit Father Christmas ! On this day in particular, he will be accompanied by the Satin Dolls Sisters, who will be singing the most famous Christmas carols.

Monday 23 December 2024

16:00 to 18:00

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Easy hike to the Fécon mountain pasture

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The history of smuggling will enliven our walk.

Location

Mésière Sport | Mountain Ride +33 4 50 73 30 80 +33 4 50 73 58 58

Tuesday 24 December 2024

09:00 to 12:15

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Chevennes Valley

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At La Chapelle d'Abondance, a varied walk between frozen streams, mountain pastures and forests, at the foot of the majestic Cornettes de Bise.

Location

Ecole du Ski Français +33 4 50 73 22 64

Tuesday 24 December 2024

09:00 to 12:30

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Châtel to the sound of bells (FR)

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Awaken your senses during a fun and interactive visit to discover a heritage that cannot be ignored in Châtel. Don't forget to listen, the Ars Sonora "Frontière" has a surprise in store for you!

From Tuesday 24 to Tuesday 31 December 2024

Tuesday

10:30 to 11:30

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Col de Bassachaux

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An ascent by the Pierre-Longue chairlift to reach the Col de Bassachaux and its magnificent panorama.

Location

Ecole de Ski Internationale Pro Skiing +33 4 50 73 31 92

Tuesday 24 December 2024

13:30 to 17:00

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Guided tour of the Old Customs House

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Let us tell you about the sometimes incredible adventures of the customs officers and smugglers of yesteryear.

From Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Thursday 24 April 2025

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

15:30 to 16:30

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Father Christmas arrives in Châtel !

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Father Xmas arrives in Châtel !!! Father Xmas knows very well the route to Châtel, coming from so far away from Rovaniemi, his village in Lapland, travelling by a horse-drawn carriage.

Tuesday 24 December 2024

18:30 to 19:30

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A moment of reading (FR)

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Dive into a wealth of stories during the library's ‘instants lecture’ on the theme of winter and the festive season!

From Saturday 21 December 2024 to Friday 03 January 2025

Tuesday, Friday

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Châtel winter market

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Every Wednesday at the Châtel market you will find fruits and vegetables, cheeses from local producers, fish, a rotisserie, flowers, clothes, workcrafts, souvenirs...

From Wednesday 18 December 2024 to Wednesday 16 April 2025

Wednesday

08:00 to 12:30