1 Telecabine 6 person. 4 chairlifts ( 1 x 6 man, 1 x 4 man, 1 x 3 man & 1 x 2 man). 5 button lifts. Numerous snow cannons.
4 reds, 4 blues, 5 greens.

4 mountain restaurants

2013 ski pass rates. La Chapelle website.


Portes du Soleil info
4 cable cars. 10 telecabines. 83 chairlifts. 111 button lifts. 266 Pistes. 91 piste machines.
Black runs 25. Red 100. Blue 106. Green 35.
650 kms of piste and endless off piste opportunities.
694 snow canons.
89 mountain restaurants
10 Snow parks. 4 half pipes. 4 boarder cross.

The Portes du Soleil piste map

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Situated in the middle of the fabulous Abondance valley La Chapelle is only 65kms from Geneva. The village has an enviable reputation for gastromonie and has two excellent ski areas. Cret Beni on the back side of the Mont de Grange is north facing has superb terrain for beginners and intermediates and some superb off piste for expert skiers. Braitaz on the south facing side of the valley gives direct access, via a six person telecabine, to Torgon on the Swiss side, Super Chatel and the rest of the enormous Portes du Soleil domain.

Stay at our catered Chalet Peloton 350 metres from the Braitaz telecabine ideal for groups of friends or families. Alternatively we can offer the superb Logis de France Hotel L'Ensoleille** in the centre of the village, the Hotel Chabi** situated close to the telecabine or La Petite Bergerie chalet chambre D'hotes.

The village is home to the renowned Fer Rouge micro brewery, 100 metres from Chalet Peloton, which has a Happy Hour from 6 - 7pm every night ( 2 for 1) and live music most weeks. Also the Routards du Monde pizzeria is a popular apres ski haunt.