Main events
As night falls, visitors are invited to the Place de l'Eglise to join the Christmas tree and decoration illumination celebrations. This is a spectacular, emotionally charged event kicking off the Christmas festivities.
Saturday 14 December 2019
18:00 to 21:00
Because Christmas in the mountains is magical, we organize an enchanting program for you: a walk around the lake in sound and light, fireworks, entertainment for children, shows...
From Sunday 22 December 2019 to Sunday 05 January 2020
Every day
The Razorsnowbike : an MTB competition on snow gathers several competitions: a derby, a dual slalom and a 8X. Open to amateurs and professionals.
Saturday 25 January 2020
8th edition of "Neiges Etoilées", a major gastronomic event centred around a culinary challenge. The theme of this edition will be: the lake fishes.
From Tuesday 04 to Saturday 08 February 2020
Every day
The Farmer's Din, the traditional rendez vous with the famers!
Wednesday 12 February 2020
19:00 to 23:00
Classical and Jazz music festival in Châtel, under Elena Rozanova's artistic direction.
From Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February 2020
Every day
American football tournament on snow during which 4 teams will compete against each other.
Sunday 23 February 2020
Night Mass at altitude at the Chapelle de Plaine Dranse and blessing of the skiers.
Thursday 05 March 2020
18:30 to 20:30
Experience pure riding and great music in the Portes du Soleil during our week-long festi-val on the slopes!
From Sunday 15 to Saturday 21 March 2020
Every day
Experience pure riding and great music in the Portes du Soleil during our week-long festi-val on the slopes!
From Sunday 15 to Saturday 21 March 2020
Every day
Deluxe - Châtel - Monday 16th March 2020
Rock the Pistes is a unique sensory experience, where pure snow + pure mountain views + pure sound = 100% pure pleasure!
Monday 16 March 2020
13:30 to 15:00
Alpine skiing competition
Saturday 04 April 2020
6 Belgium-themed days during this first week of the spring holidays whent the links between Belgian and local produce will be explored.
From Saturday 04 to Thursday 09 April 2020
Every day
The Pisteurs' Challenge retruns to Châtel after 20 years!
From Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 April 2020
Every day
To celebrate bastille day a big fire works on music is organised on lake Vonnes and a free dance in the church square.
Tuesday 14 July 2020
at 20:00
During one day in Summer time local people and their guests are meeting to celebrate the village festival “La Saint Laurent” (name of the patron saint of the parish).
Sunday 02 August 2020
Châtel proposes an exceptional week for children!
Every day of the week, in the heart of the village of Châtel, entertainment and shows are offered free of charge with the "Pass Festival".
From Tuesday 04 to Friday 07 August 2020
Every day
This festival is taking place in Plaine Dranse where shepherds and their animals are gathering with craftmen, musicians, folk bands for the pleasure of our visitors.
Sunday 23 August 2020