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Bike Park Châtel — 32 km of trails, gateway to the Portes du Soleil
Why ride Châtel?
Châtel runs the most heavily-shaped Bike Park in the Portes du Soleil — 32 km of purpose-built flow, jump and DH lines under the Pré-la-Joux and Linga lifts. The village is the French gateway to the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil (Champéry, Morgins) and the Multi Pass turns it into a 24-park playground.
Signature trails
What you'll ride in Châtel
01
Bike Park Châtel (Pré-la-Joux)
32 km of shaped flow, jumps, DH
02
Linga lift trails
Long descents back to village
03
Multipass Channel Crossing
Lift link into Switzerland (Morgins)
04
Plaine Dranse
Pump tracks, skills area, kids zone
05
Châtel Bike Days
Annual freeride festival, August
06
Smoothie Trail
Berms, doubles, signature Châtel flow
Getting to Châtel
Geneva airport is 100 km / 1 h 30 m. Most Châtel hotels can book direct airport transfers. The Aigle (CH) train station is the closest rail head, with the SAT bus completing the journey (45 minutes, hourly in summer). The free village shuttle connects all four lift bases.
Where to stay
Trail-side hotels in Châtel
Every hotel below has confirmed secure bike storage and sits within easy reach of the Bike Park Châtel + Portes du Soleil trail network. Four verified MTB-friendly properties — from ride-from-the-door agriturismos to lift-base 4-star hotels.
Trail map
Châtel on the map
All hotels listed above are within a short ride or shuttle of the Bike Park Châtel + Portes du Soleil trailheads, in or around Châtel, Haute-Savoie, France.
Frequently asked
Riding & booking in Châtel
Is Châtel better for beginners or advanced riders?
Both. The Pré-la-Joux side has dedicated green and blue flow lines with progression jumps, while Linga and the Swiss link offer long blacks and natural DH. The skills area at Plaine Dranse is one of the best in the Alps for first-timers.
How does the Portes du Soleil Multi Pass work from Châtel?
A single ticket covers all 12 villages and 24 bike parks. From Châtel you can ride a full loop over to Morgins, Champéry and back without buying anything else. Most hotels can pre-book.
Do I need my own bike to ride in Châtel?
No — full-suspension and downhill rental is available at Pré-la-Joux base and in the village (Doodah, Châtel Sport). Most rentals include helmet and pads; pre-booking in July/August is essential.
Do these hotels have secure bike storage?
Every hotel listed on this page offers secure indoor bike storage as a confirmed amenity — locked rooms, racks and (where noted) CCTV. Each hotel's storage and wash-bay setup is shown on its listing card.
Is IMPT cheaper than booking direct?
Yes — booking through IMPT typically delivers around 10% below the direct hotel rate, with no discount code required. The eco impact (1 ton of CO₂ removed per stay via Climeworks direct air-capture) is included at no extra cost.
Can I bring my own mountain bike into the room?
Many of these hotels prefer bikes in the dedicated storage room for security and to keep rooms clean, but some do allow bikes in the room. Each listing notes whichever applies. If unclear, ask the property directly before check-in.
Do these hotels offer free cancellation?
Most rooms include free cancellation up to 24 – 48 hours before arrival. Refundable rates are clearly marked during booking on IMPT.
What is the eco impact of booking through IMPT?
1 ton of CO₂ is removed per stay via UN-verified Climeworks direct air-capture, at no extra cost to you. That's roughly 29 × the carbon footprint of a typical hotel night.
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