Shops in Châtel
Our Favorite Stores
1. RESTAURANTS
LE VIEUX FOUR
55 Rte du Boude,
74390 Châtel
04 50 73 30 56
A note from Les Frangines:
“Great value for the price.”
LE 1200
32 Rte du Centre
74390 Châtel
04 50 71 73 06
A note from Les Frangines:
“No Savoyard specialties, but refined, local cuisine.”
PAPY GABY'S FARM
Rte de Chevennes
74360 La Chapelle-d’Abondance
04 50 73 50 24
A note from Les Frangines:
“A traditional meal featuring local specialties, accompanied by a folk band and followed by an evening of music, all in a beautiful venue. You’ll dine at large round tables with other guests—a great atmosphere is guaranteed! Only on Sunday evenings—be sure to make your reservation well in advance.”
2. ON THE SLOPES
CHEZ CRÉPY IN PLAINE-DRANSE
Chalets de Plaine Dranse
74390 Châtel
04 50 73 31 19
A note from Les Frangines:
“Accessible on foot, on skis, or by chairlift. Specialties and delicious daily specials, beautiful setting, and a large terrace. Outdoor bar with live music for après-ski.”
LE CRÊT IN SUPER-CHÂTEL
On the ridge
74390 Châtel
06 30 88 38 10
A note from Les Frangines:
“Accessible by ski or after a short 10-minute walk through the forest. Magnificent view and a sunny terrace; dinner is available by reservation.”
3. FEELING PECKISH
THE WOOD CAFÉ
12 Rte du Centre
74390 Châtel
04 50 17 35 79
A note from Les Frangines:
“Coffee shop with a modern, mountain-inspired vibe, serving brunch and afternoon snacks”
THE PEBBLE BEACH
29 Chem. de l’Etringa
74390 Châtel
04 50 73 24 99
A note from Les Frangines:
“An excellent Breton crêperie with a lovely sunny patio.”
4. NIGHTS OUT & DRINKS
LE NAZCA BAR
207 Rte de Vonnes
74390 Châtel
04 56 30 72 17
A note from Les Frangines:
“A hangout for local riders and instructors, with tapas, great burgers, and a DJ on Fridays.”
L’AVALANCHE
204 Rte du Linga
74390 Châtel
04 50 81 67 97
A note from Les Frangines:
“Concert on Tuesday night, with an English pub vibe.”
LA VOGA
67 Chem. de sous le Crêt
74390 Châtel
06 75 86 13 71
A note from Les Frangines:
“A ‘mountain-style’ nightclub.”
OFF-PISTE
5 Route de Vonnes
74390 Châtel
04 50 17 83 31
A note from Les Frangines:
“Pizzeria & après-ski bar. Beer, wine, pizza, tapas & DJ”
5. SKI SHOPS
DANIEL CRUZ SPORT
Le Linga FR, 106 Rte de Pré la Joux,
74390 Châtel
04 50 81 35 24
A note from Les Frangines:
“Ski rental 300 meters from the chalets—professional service and great advice. Discount available upon presentation of a voucher.”
6. LOCAL STORES
LA FERME DU LINGA
452 Rte de Pré la Joux
74390 Châtel
06 85 76 17 28
A note from Les Frangines:
“A variety of cheeses made by Pierre and his family, young local farmers”
THE THOULES GOAT FARM
409 Rte des Frasses
74360 La Chapelle-d’Abondance
06 86 80 75 78
A note from Les Frangines:
“Educational farm and goat cheese shop.”
7. SKI SCHOOL
SKI ACADEMY
Les Portes du Soleil
74390 Châtel
06 81 66 52 80
A note from Les Frangines:
“Private ski school; shuttle service available to the lesson starting point. Offers other activities besides skiing, such as airboarding and snake-gliding, and organizes evening events at high altitude.”
8. ACTIVITIES
À TON ÉTOILE
335 Rte du Clos
74360 La Chapelle-d’Abondance
Dog sledding
HOTEL BELALP
382 Rte de Vonnes
74390 Châtel
04 50 73 24 39
Escape Game
FORME D’O
188 Chem. de l’Etringa
74390 Châtel
04 50 72 04 31
Aquatic Center
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