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Château de Chillon
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
Châtel works well as a base: 15 minutes from Vionnaz, 29km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).
Châtel is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,309, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Châtel sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Châtel to your route.
Châtel (French pronunciation: [ʃatɛl]; Arpitan: Châtél) is a commune on the Swiss border in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 1,174. Situated in the northern part of the French Alps, Châtel is part of the French-SwissRead more
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.
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Châtel is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2649 latitude, 6.8403 longitude.
Châtel has a population of approximately 1,309 people, making it a town in France.
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castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
19 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.
29 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
A 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
30 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
30 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
A spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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