Main events
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
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
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
Come and celebrate this event with us !
We invite you to join us on the church square to celebrate the New Year together!
Tuesday 31 December 2024
19:00 to 21:00
Two competition formats on snow, directly inspired by alpine skiing, will be on the program for this second edition of the event: the super-G and the dual slalom.
Saturday 08 February 2025
Parents and children are invited to come to the church square for the traditional Farmer's Din, continued in the Châtelaine hall for a competition for the best Abondance cheese judged by the public, mini-farm, typical music…
Tuesday 11 February 2025
19:30 to 21:00
The traditional torchlight descent is back in Châtel, with a charity event open to all : "Les p'tits flambeaux".
Thursday 20 February 2025
17:30 to 19:30
Rendez-vous in the early evening at the chapel of Plaine Dranse for the blessing of the skiers followed by a torchlight descent. Traditional music and mulled wine and hot apple juice offered to all.
Tuesday 04 March 2025
18:30 to 21:00
Concerts in the village centre after skiing to extend the Rock The Pistes magic!
Each evening a concert will be offered, followed by a jam session open to the public!
From Sunday 16 to Friday 21 March 2025
Every day
ROCK THE PISTES, UNUSUAL POP/ROCK FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF THE PORTES DU SOLEIL SKI SLOPES.
The Rock the Pistes festival is a unique festival. Every day, live concerts on the ski slopes, in the middle of the mountain. International artists.
From Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 March 2025
Every day
La Femme will be on the slopes of Châtel on Monday, March 17, 2025 to set Plaine Dranse alight.
Monday 17 March 2025
13:30 to 15:15
DJ set from 12:30 at the concert venue
Two types of terrain and different distances for beginners or experienced cyclists, for an unforgettable day in an idyllic setting between lake and mountains in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 June 2025
To celebrate bastille day a big fire works on music is organised at lake Vonnes lake followed by a dance at the church square.
Monday 14 July 2025
After hosting the 9th stage of the Tour de France in 2022, Châtel, with the support of the Haute-Savoie department, is getting back in touch with a major cycling event and will be rolling out the pink carpet for the 4th edition of the TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES with ZWIFT.
Sunday 03 August 2025
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 17 August 2025