Châtel & Lac de Vonnes
Châtel
A border ski village at the eastern end of the Abondance valley, with Lac de Vonnes reflecting the surrounding peaks, where you can swim and go boating in summer.
Châtel is the easternmost ski village on the French side of the Portes du Soleil, right on the Swiss border. It retains a traditional farming and pastoral character, and in winter its slopes connect directly with the Swiss ski area. Lac de Vonnes, at the village entrance, is a natural mountain lake open for swimming and boating in summer. The lakeside path is flat, and in autumn the golden fallen leaves reflected in the water are especially beautiful. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Morzine, and you can stop at cheese farms along the Vallée d'Abondance on the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Champéry
- Les Lindarets
- Swiss Wall (Le Mur Suisse)
- Portes du Soleil
- Avoriaz
- Aquariaz
- Cascade d'Ardent
- Lac de Montriond