Main events
See you on the church square for the Châtel Christmas market!
From Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 December 2025
Saturday, Sunday
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 20 to Friday 26 December 2025
Every day
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.
Wednesday 24 December 2025
18:30 to 19:30
Come and celebrate this event with us !
We invite you to join us on the church square to celebrate the New Year together!
Wednesday 31 December 2025
19:00 to 21:00
Two on-snow competition formats, directly inspired by alpine skiing, will be on the program for this third edition of the event: super-G and dual slalom.
Saturday 07 February 2026
You're all invited on the church square for the traditional Farmers' Charivari, followed by a competition for the best Abondance cheese, judged by the public, in the Salle Châtelaine, a mini-farm and typical music...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
19:30 to 21:00
Rendez-vous in the early evening at the chapel of Plaine Dranse for the blessing of the skiers and mountain rescuers followed by a torchlight descent. Traditional music and mulled wine and hot apple juice offered to all.
Tuesday 17 February 2026
18:30 to 21:00
Before the Belle Dimanche, the shepherds fest, a market will take place in the centre of the village on Saturday.
Saturday 22 August 2026
09:00 to 19:00
The Belle Dimanche is one of the oldest traditionnal Savoyard festival.
It honours the shepherds and their animals, but also traditional craftsmanship, to the delight of all.
Sunday 23 August 2026