{"id":8211,"date":"2025-05-05T11:57:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/histoire-et-valeurs\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:33:58","slug":"history-and-values","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/discover-chatel-in-winter\/the-village\/history-and-values\/","title":{"rendered":"History and values"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"GutText  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutText-inner\">\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Center\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Natural intensity<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Ch\u00e2tel, an experience without compromise\u2026<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"GutText-intro Center\">Why settle for less when you can have it all?\r\nThat\u2019s the promise of Ch\u00e2tel, an uncompromising experience where high-end skiing meets authentic mountain charm.\r\nIt\u2019s a unique adventure we\u2019ve been passionately crafting for years, to offer you an extraordinary winter holiday.\r\nWelcome to Ch\u00e2tel, natural intensity at its finest!<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Left\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Traditional mountain village<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Hosting is an art, it\u2019s a story<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-intro\">Built on agro-pastoralism and mountain culture, the soul of Ch\u00e2tel is raw, genuine, and always welcoming. A love for nature and the sharing of traditions have shaped the strong identity of this authentic village in the Abondance Valley. A spirit of friendliness, simplicity, and the art of hospitality, these are the values that have guided us since the founding of the village resort.\r\nWhat does \u201ctypical village\u201d mean? It means, for example, that after a day of skiing, you can visit one of the many working farms in the area to buy a piece of award-winning Abondance AOC cheese. There\u2019s nothing better to recover from a great day on the slopes, we highly recommend it.\r\nTaste the intensity of the local terroir and keep the escape going!<\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <p><a class=\"Button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/discover-chatel-in-winter\/gourmet-destination\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Right\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Home-hivre-bloc-4-village-588x588.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"Home hivre bloc 4 village\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Left\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo-hiver-588x588.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"Photo hiver\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Right\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">SKI has no limits<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Free birds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-intro\">No need to brag but when it comes to skiing, Ch\u00e2tel really knows its game. As one of France\u2019s premier ski resorts, it offers an extensive ski area seamlessly connected by modern lift, a true haven for ski enthusiasts.\r\nWhat truly sets Ch\u00e2tel apart? Its unique location at the heart of a vast open valley, allowing you to enjoy every slope with diverse exposures and jaw-dropping views, from the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva to the majestic Mont Blanc. Here, you can literally ski across borders between France and Switzerland. An unforgettable escape and total disconnection await!<\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <p><a class=\"Button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/skiing\/the-ski-areas\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutCol2  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutCol2-container\">\n\n            \n                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocTexte Left\">\n                                <div class=\"GutCol2-blocTexte--inner\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">The &quot;Chalet&quot; Gene<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Has shaped the landscape<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-intro\">Whether traditional farmhouses or premium chalets, the X\/2 : ^ chromosome has always shaped the landscape. Amidst a forest of fir trees, the chalets blend perfectly with the stunning scenery of this vast open valley. It\u2019s a unique environment with a natural charm that captivates all who visit.\r\nAnd in winter, with snow-covered roofs, it\u2019s simply magical.\r\nIn other words, if Santa Claus ever had to move, Ch\u00e2tel would probably be his top choice.<\/div>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"GutCol2-text Content\">\n                                            <p><a class=\"Button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/discover-chatel-in-winter\/the-village\/places-of-interest\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"GutCol2-wrap GutCol2-blocImage Right\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutCol2-picture\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chalet-588x588.jpg\"\n                                             alt=\"Chalet\" \/>\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutVideo \">\n        <div class=\" GutContainer \">\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Center\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Video speaks louder<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Let&#039;s play<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"GutVideo-inner __video_parent\">\n                                    <picture class=\"GutVideo-pic __video_open\">\n                        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo-menu-hiver-2-768x433.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\">\n                        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo-menu-hiver-2-992x559.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 992px)\">\n                        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo-menu-hiver-2-1196x673.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 993px)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutVideo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Photo-menu-hiver-2-1196x673.jpg\" alt=\"Photo menu hiver 2\" \/>\n                    <\/picture>\n                                                    <div class=\"GutVideo-out __video_out\">\n                        <iframe class='Video' width='1920' height='1080' src='https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/5xQdk_n_vNk?&#038;rel=0' frameborder='0' controls='0' allow='accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture' allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutGallery  GutContainer\">\n\n        <div class=\"GutTitle Center\">\n                            <h2 class=\"GutTitle-title\">Ch\u00e2tel: A story through time<\/h2>\n                            <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">Back to the future<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"GutGallery-container four_column __gallery\" id=\"gallery_6a0a2b558bc58\" data-galleryid=\"gallery_6a0a2b558bc58\" data-download=\"false\">\n                                                            <a class=\"GutGallery-item\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Village-5.jpg\"\n                            data-lg-size=\"872-872\"                                                    >\n                            <picture class=\"GutGallery-pic\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutGallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Village-5-322x322.jpg\" alt=\"Village 5\">\n                            <\/picture>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                <a class=\"GutGallery-item\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/From.jpg\"\n                            data-lg-size=\"872-872\"                                                    >\n                            <picture class=\"GutGallery-pic\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutGallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/From-322x322.jpg\" alt=\"From\">\n                            <\/picture>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                <a class=\"GutGallery-item\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Paysage.jpg\"\n                            data-lg-size=\"872-872\"                                                    >\n                            <picture class=\"GutGallery-pic\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutGallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Paysage-322x322.jpg\" alt=\"Paysage\">\n                            <\/picture>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                <a class=\"GutGallery-item\"\n                           href=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ski-T.jpg\"\n                            data-lg-size=\"872-872\"                                                    >\n                            <picture class=\"GutGallery-pic\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"GutGallery-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ski-T-322x322.jpg\" alt=\"Ski T\">\n                            <\/picture>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"GutText  GutContainer\">\n        <div class=\"GutText-inner\">\n            <div class=\"GutTitle Left\">\n                                    <span class=\"GutTitle-subtitle\">The story of Ch\u00e2tel<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"GutText-wysiwyg Content\">\n                    <p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"456\">Long before Ch\u00e2tel became the vibrant ski resort we know today, it was a place deeply rooted in tradition and nature. The village first dreamed of <strong>thermal tourism<\/strong>, but that idea never quite took off. Instead, Ch\u00e2tel opened its arms to summer visitors and those seeking rest and healing, all while preserving its age-old pastoral way of life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"764\">The spirit of adventure arrived on snowy slopes where early skiers dared to slide down untouched hills, without a single ski lift in sight. It was this passion that sparked the construction of the very first ski tow in 1947, <strong>the Vonnes ski tow<\/strong>, marking the beginning of Ch\u00e2tel\u2019s journey into winter tourism.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1008\">Just a year later, <strong>Roland Macchi<\/strong>, a native of the Jura mountains and father to future ski champion Fran\u00e7oise, founded Ch\u00e2tel\u2019s <strong>first ski school.<\/strong> For a decade, his leadership helped the village glide confidently toward becoming a winter haven.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1247\">The 1950s brought exciting developments. The Morclan slopes, stretching from village base to summit, saw their first chairlift and ski tow. Mid-mountain hotels sprang up, welcoming guests who would come to know this area as <strong>Super-Ch\u00e2tel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1527\">Skiers crossing the border to Morgins reflected the deep bond between the two communities, giving birth to the legendary <strong>Portes du Soleil<\/strong> ski domain. Super-Ch\u00e2tel became a hub of activity, with shops, hotels, and sports stores flourishing alongside a growing Parisian clientele.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1883\">The momentum didn\u2019t stop there. In the late 1960s, <strong>the Linga sector<\/strong> opened with its gondola lift, soon followed by a second section granting access to breathtaking 1,000-meter vertical drops and pristine off-piste terrain. The Barbossine sector further expanded Ch\u00e2tel\u2019s reach, firmly establishing it as a key player in the vast Portes du Soleil network.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"2139\">Yet, Ch\u00e2tel is not just about winter. <strong>Summer<\/strong> flourished with new activities, events, and infrastructure, all while the village held tightly to its authentic charm. Visitors arrived from all across Europe, drawn to the perfect blend of nature and culture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2369\">Behind the scenes, many locals kept the pastoral traditions alive. Around thirty families continue to care for hundreds of Abondance cows, producing the world-famous Abondance cheese, a symbol of the valley\u2019s heritage since 1990.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2544\">Ch\u00e2tel\u2019s story is one of balance: a village where modern adventure and timeless tradition live side by side, inviting every visitor to become part of its ever-evolving tale.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":8207,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8211","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8211"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8211\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27970,"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8211\/revisions\/27970"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}