Châtel's schools have a good reputation, and the resort has a large swathe of potential beginner slopes for learners to explore. It also has a reputation for looking after families: i.e. providing plenty of alternative entertainment, inexpensive accommodation and good facilities for the less lesson-worthy wintersports. Kids as young as three can start learning at Les Marmottons where they have a ski kindergarten.

Châtel is part of the Portes du Soleil, the world's largest ski region, so there's plenty of scope for varied talents and experience. It also gets some of the most consistent snow coverage in the Alps. And it has a glacier. And a pretty village.

Written by  JP Condello.

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