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Welcome to the Chablais region

The Chablais region is the first chain in Pre-Alps mountains between Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Its mountains are home to forests, alpine pastures and winter sports resorts.

The lower Chablais country or “Pays du Léman” forms an amphitheater that gradually rises behind the 50 kilometers of lakeside on the French side of Lake Geneva; Evian and Thonon mineral waters take their source at the heart of these ancient glacial deposits.

Lake Geneva is so big that it influences the climate of the whole of this region; it has been the center of major historical struggles between Geneva and the Savoy House, whose court resided at Ripaille at the start of the XVth Century, before choosing to reform and gradually improving relations with the Bernois.

The Chablais province, part of the Savoy region, which itself only became part of France in 1860, is on the outskirts of the region and remains highly influenced by the proximity of Geneva and the Swiss cantons.

The “Chablais Heritage” Association aims to help visitors discover the wealth and diversity of the Lake Geneva region’s cultural, historical and natural heritage.

  • Jardin d'eau
  • Palais lumière
  • Foret de Rippaille
  • Funiculaire
  • Source Evian
  • Musée de la préhistoire
  • Musée des Pompiers
  • Vieille douane
  • Galerie Etrave
  • Gorges du pont du diable

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Agenda

  • Cachemire à Châtel | Rock the Pistes Festival

    Cachemire à Châtel | Rock the Pistes Festival

    Tuesday 19 March 2024 between 1.30 pm and 3.15 pm. DJ set from 12:30 at the concert venue.

    Cachemire will be on the slopes of Châtel on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 to set the Super Châtel stage alight.

  • Finale des critérium jeunes bosses

    Finale des critérium jeunes bosses

    Saturday 30 March 2024.

    Moguls skiing single competition for young skiers born between 2009 and 2014.

  • Nuit des Musées

    Nuit des Musées

    Saturday 18 May 2024 between 9 pm and 12 am.

    On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, come and discover Les Gets museum from a different angle. On the theme of "Power and madness of mechanical music"

  • Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

    Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

    From Friday 28 to Sunday 30 June 2024.

    The Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. An event of international stature packed with plenty of impressive and memorable moments and shared sporting memories with plenty of laughs...!

  • La Pass'Portes pédestre

    La Pass'Portes pédestre

    From Friday 28 to Sunday 30 June 2024.

    The Portes du Soleil offer non-mountain bikers a hike to discover the Franco-Swiss territory of the Portes du Soleil. A moment of escape to the summits that promises unforgettable memories.

  • Salon Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

    Salon Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

    From Friday 28 to Sunday 30 June 2024 between 9 am and 7 pm.

    This year, Châtel hosts the Mountain Bike exhibition with over 200 internationally renowned brands.
    Mountain bike tests are offered from the Salon VTT in Châtel on specially marked trails.

  • Pass'Portes Gravel

    Pass'Portes Gravel

    From Friday 28 to Saturday 29 June 2024.

    Come and try out gravel biking in the Portes du Soleil!

  • Pass'Portes Kids

    Pass'Portes Kids

    From Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 June 2024 at 8.30 am.

    Pass'Portes Kids for the young riders supervised by French mountainbike instructors!

  • Amundi Evian Championship

    Amundi Evian Championship

    From Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 July 2024.

    Since 1994, the Amundi Evian Championship has brought together the greatest legends of women’s golf in the unique setting of the Evian Resort.

  • Châtel Chablais Léman Race

    Châtel Chablais Léman Race

    From Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 July 2024.

    Two types of terrain and different distances for beginners or experienced cyclists, for an unforgettable day in an idyllic setting between lake and mountains in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.