Alpine Friends offers personally hosted catered chalet holidays in Châtel, designed to make your week feel relaxed, straightforward and well looked after from booking to departure.

Whether you are travelling as a family, a mixed ski group, complete beginners, experienced skiers or non-skiers, we help with the small details that make a mountain holiday run smoothly.

Meal planning and dietary requirements

We ask for dietary requirements, children’s meals and menu preferences in advance, so we can plan your catered chalet stay properly. Our aim is to provide generous, thoughtful food that suits the group and keeps the week relaxed.

Travel, transfers and arrival

Before your stay, we can provide guidance on airport transfers, driving to Châtel, parking, local transport and arrival planning. Where appropriate, we can also point guests towards local transfer providers and practical pre-travel information.

Families and children

Alpine Friends is well suited to families and small groups. We can help with practical details such as cots, child beds, children’s meal times, ski school information and family-friendly options in Châtel.

Ski hire, ski school and lift passes

We can guide guests towards ski hire, ski school options and lift pass information for Châtel and the Portes du Soleil. This is especially useful for mixed-ability groups, families and guests visiting the area for the first time.

Non-ski activities and local advice

For non-skiers or rest days, we can suggest local activities such as walks, snowshoeing, sledging, swimming, spa options, markets and places to visit around Châtel and the wider valley.

During your stay

During the week, we are available for light-touch hosting and practical help, while keeping the chalet atmosphere relaxed and comfortable. Our aim is to be helpful without making the stay feel formal or over-managed.

Restaurant and local knowledge

Your catered chalet week includes one evening without dinner service, giving guests the chance to eat out locally. We can suggest restaurants, drinks spots and local options in and around Châtel.

Practical support

We are here to help where reasonably possible with forgotten items, unexpected weather disruption, local questions and practical mountain-holiday issues. Some third-party services, bookings and transport arrangements may depend on local availability or involve additional costs.

Our aim is to make your ski holiday feel easier without making the week feel formal or over-managed. Alpine Friends combines generous food, comfortable accommodation, local knowledge and light-touch hosting, giving families and small groups space to enjoy the mountains in their own way.

For more detail, view our prices and availability, explore our chalet, or contact us with any questions about your week in Châtel.