Mountain Air Blog

We have less than 4 weeks to go until the end of this winter season with the last ski lifts closing on the 25th April. As usual there will still be plenty of snow around at the end of the season but if its like any previous season it will be very warm.

We have had 2 warm and sunny weeks in March however its back to winter with fresh snow arriving this week. This new snow will ensure the conditions remain very good until the end of the season.

We took the chance to ski one of the most spectacular off piste routes a couple of weeks ago with our proffesional guide. Le Vallee de La Manche runs from the top of the Fornet area of Avoriaz down a superb back country route to a small village near Morzine. This has to be one of the best off piste routes around.

This weekend Joseph and the Chatel Ski Club are competing in a Super G in Morgins just 5 minutes from Chatel, the event will be opened by the mens Olympic Downhill Champion Didier Defago as Morgins is his home town.

So plenty of great skiing to be had in the next 3 - 4 weeks before we turn our attention to the summer season.

We now have around 6 weeks to go until the end of the winter 09/10 season, its been very busy for us but a great few months. Although we have not had as much sunshine as previous seasons, continued cold weather has kept the snow in great condition. The forecast for the next couple of weeks is much warmer and more sunshine so perhaps spring is not that far away. By the end of April we will have looked after nearly 500 guests this winter which is our biggest season to date. As usual its been great fun but hard work so we are looking forward to a break at the end of April! 

Summer 10

Our thoughts are now turning towards the summer. I have just registered fot the Pass Portesdusoleil Mountain Bike Race at the end of June and several other big events have now been confirmed. You can see a list of some of the great events that are taking place this summer plus all the activities on offer on the summer holidays page of the web site.  

Resort Opening / Closing Dates 2010/11:

Sunday 25th April 2010 - Chatel ski area closes and 09/10 winter season finishes.

Saturday 12th June 2010 - Summer ski lifts, bike park, fantasticable, bob luge all open for weekends and everyday from Friday 25th June.

Sunday 12th Septemeber 2010 - Lifts and summer season close in Chatel

Saturday 4th December 2010 - Ski lits open at weekends in Chatle for winter season.

Saturday 11th December 2010 - Chatel ski area opens everyday for the 2010/11 winter season.  

Look out for the dates for all the great events this summer which will include the Tour de France, Montreux Jazz Festival, Bastille Day and much more.