Chatel and its Microclimate
Chatel may not be one of the highest resorts in Europe but it has some of the best snow falls in Europe.
Why you ask?
Due to its location situated between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, Chatel creates a microclimate. This gives Chatel a fantastic snowfall from December to April.
Also as most of the pistes are pasture land, Chatel only needs 20-30cm of snow to cover the pistes and give them a good base. Some of the higher resorts, there pistes are generally covered in large rocks thus needing 100cm of snow.
Chatel has a great snow record and last year for several weeks we were number 1 in the French Alps for the most snow on the highest slopes. Chatel highest slopes are at an altitude of 2200 meters and we were beating the high resorts of 3300 meters.
So what does this tell it's not always the high resorts to look out for but Chatel and the Portes du Soleil ski area. It's not about high altitude resorts but geographical position.
I hope this helps when you come to choosing your next ski holiday. We still have available space at our catered ski chalet so why not give us a email for a quote for you holiday.
Paolo
Why you ask?
Due to its location situated between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, Chatel creates a microclimate. This gives Chatel a fantastic snowfall from December to April.
Also as most of the pistes are pasture land, Chatel only needs 20-30cm of snow to cover the pistes and give them a good base. Some of the higher resorts, there pistes are generally covered in large rocks thus needing 100cm of snow.
Chatel has a great snow record and last year for several weeks we were number 1 in the French Alps for the most snow on the highest slopes. Chatel highest slopes are at an altitude of 2200 meters and we were beating the high resorts of 3300 meters.
So what does this tell it's not always the high resorts to look out for but Chatel and the Portes du Soleil ski area. It's not about high altitude resorts but geographical position.
I hope this helps when you come to choosing your next ski holiday. We still have available space at our catered ski chalet so why not give us a email for a quote for you holiday.
Paolo
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