Climbing in the French Alps
The famous Via Ferrata's in Italy can also be found in the French Alps. At 5 minutes drive from the resort is the Saix de Miolène Cliffs a beautiful "Via Ferrata" located in a beautiful landscape with views over the various villages.
This Via Ferrata offers you three different routes. The entire route (approx. 3 hours) you and your children are secured with a security cable. In this way you can easily and safely pass many places that hikers do not reach. The special rocky passages make it spectacular. View the route map here
What do you need to know about climbing in the Alps?
✓ Individual or accompanied
✓ Minimum age is 6 years
✓ Good equipment; closed shoes, sportswear and water

Discover more summer activities..
Mountainbiking
Go fast on downhill trails or take it easy and bike along the river. The ski lifts in the summer allow you to bring your bike to the highest and most beautiful places in the area.
Bike Park Châtel
In summer, Les Portes du Soleil turns into a paradise for mountain bikers. The Bike Park Châtel is large and varied and offers every mountain biker enough challenge.
Paragliding
Do you want to get some fresh air, enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful view and at the same time overcome your fear of heights? Then you can go paragliding over the Abondance valley, together with an instructor or alone. For the real daredevils, the zip lines are a must do.
Swimming pool Châtel
Châtel's swimming pool is open all year round and has a 25-metre pool, an outdoor pool and a recreational pool.


Near the resort: 25km
Watersports
Discover the lake of Genève while enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner on a boat trip. Lac Léman, as the French say, is a true paradise for nature lovers and a visit will make your holiday complete. Would you rather seek for adventure? Go canoeing or rafting on the river Dranse, this river flows through the Abondance valley.


Near the resort: 5km
Horseback riding
The area offers many possibilities for horseback riding. Ride through the mountains and alongside winding rivers; the view is incredibly beautiful.