Châtel is a commune on the Swiss border in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. In 2019, it had a population of 1,246. Situated in the northern part of the French Alps, Châtel is part of the French-Swiss ski domain known as Portes du Soleil. Despite its development into a major ski resort, the village still retains many of its traditional alpine characteristics.
Country: France
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Area: 32.19 km² (12.43 sq mi)
Elevation: 1,053–2,430 m (3,455–7,972 ft) · (avg. 1,183 m or 3,881 ft)