L'Escale (accès en télécabine)

Hotels
10 (7 reviews)
Super Châtel , Châtel , fr

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Formidable établissement
Accueil chaleureux
Jacuzzi et sauna extérieurs
Repas succulents
Cons:
Pas d'ascenseur au 3e étage

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier, cleanliness is not explicitly mentioned.
Service
10
Accueil très chaleureux avec un personnel accessible et attentionné.
Location
10
Idéalement situé sur les pistes.
Room Quality
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier, room quality not explicitly mentioned.
Amenities
10
Mention spéciale pour le jacuzzi et le sauna extérieurs.
Value for Money
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier, value for money not explicitly mentioned.
Food and Beverage
10
Les repas étaient succulents et copieux.
Overall Experience
10
Nous conseillons et reviendrons avec grand plaisir.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-09 14:42

Property Description

Ski-In, Ski-Out Luxury at L'Escale

Panoramic Views and Cozy Rooms
Experience breathtaking mountain views from the terrace or your own private balcony at L'Escale. Each room is tastefully decorated in a contemporary style, complete with a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Endless Summer Adventures
From hiking and mountain biking to tennis and paragliding, guests at L'Escale have a plethora of summer activities to choose from. With direct access to Les Portes du Soleil Ski Resort, the fun never stops.

Exclusive Gondola Access
Only reachable via the Super-Chatel Gondola lift, which operates until 17:00 daily, L'Escale offers a unique and secluded mountain retreat. Book your stay now for an unforgettable alpine experience.

Important information:

Please contact the property in advance to give your estimated time of arrival. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the nearest car park is located in the center of the village, under the church square. There are 373 spaces. During winter season it's open 24 hours a day with someone at the office from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday. The rest of the time an automatic system allows you to get in and out.

Please note that Super-Chatel Gondola Elevator is open until 17:00 everyday.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 5 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 7 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
A
Alexander couple rs
10
The best vacation in the last 20 years.
Pros:

Everything is very well done for a comfortable stay. The room has simple furnishings, but a comfortable locker and shelves. There is a place to put personal belongings. The owners of the hotel, Johanna and Sarah, create a cozy, homely atmosphere. The restaurant is above all praise. I wouldn't be surprised if the chef gets a Michelin star in a year or two.
Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
A
Anne-Catherine family_with_children be
9
une adresse à retenir sur Châtel
Pros:

Formidable établissement idéalement situé sur les pistes. Accueil très chaleureux avec un personnel accessible et attentionné du début à la fin (merci pour le prêt des bâtons). Mention spéciale pour le jacuzzi et le sauna extérieurs qui permettent de profiter du calme de la montagne après la fermeture du télécabine. Les repas étaient succulents et copieux. Nous conseillons et reviendrons avec grand plaisir

Cons:

A noter qu'il n'y a pas d'ascenceur et que nous étions au 3e étage (aucun souci pour nous mais il faut le savoir)

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
M
Marc solo_traveller nl
9
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
O
OberAls Family Tashkent, Tashkent Province
10
Great experience on the slopes
Pros:

We had lunch at the Escale the entire week and the experience was great every single day. Portions are huge and always full of taste. Kids loved the lasagne and the club - the dish of the day is also always excellent. The restaurant owners offered us some liquor based on pine code buds - delicious.
I will definitively use L’escale again as a base when i will return to Chatel

2025-01-12 via Tripadvisor
S
seanrN3327HQ Friends getaway
10
Outstanding location. superb staff, wonderful food & a unique experience to stay on the Mountain!
Pros:

Superb location, excellent & friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble.

We were a party of four friends, sharing a room and knew we'd arrive late. The hotel organised a skidoo trip to get us up the hill and had food waiting for us.

The hotel were able to organise our lift passes, had options for discounts on ski-hire and all sorts.

The food was superb, many thanks to chef Olivier!

2024-01-31 via Tripadvisor
J
JH341267 Friends getaway gb
10
Wonderful food
Pros:

Great food and service. The staff were totally attentive and we were looked after really well. The view whilst eating lunch is spectacular. They do the best Berthoud and they looked after my Gluten Free requirements. A really great experience.

2023-02-13 via Tripadvisor
J
jacqui297 NONE gb
10
Fab Stay On Top of the Mountain
Pros:

This was our 2nd ski holiday staying in L'Escale and we enjoyed just as much as our first trip. This time we staying in a room with a balcony, which would recommend, with lovely views over the valley. Meals were excellent with good choices. Staying here in the morning you step out of the large boot room onto the piste, so ski out and ski in. The L'Escale is a slice of tranquility on a mountain, you do not feel shut off from the village more privileged to be in such a beautiful location. The staff were very friendly. The rooms were large and quite basic but had everything you need. A magical stay at L'Escale.

2022-03-17 via Tripadvisor
R
Ricardomariner NONE gb
10
Charming hotel in a unique setting
Pros:

Just had a fantastic week at the L'Escale. There is something magical about being far from the madding crowd up a mountain, which falls silent at 5pm. Then it is just the piste bashers and quiet, ideal for the kids to toboggan or just sit on the terrace and admire the view. The staff are incredibly friendly and hard-working. The food was excellent, a wonderful spread for breakfast and dinner was also excellent. We had lunch on a couple of days as well, with a varied and large menu. If I had to come up with a criticism, it's that the Wi-fi basically does not work and for some reason the 4G seems not to work well, either. The rooms are a little basic, but that's not what you're there for. They are clean and comfortable. You can ski, quite literally, out the backdoor and apart from the fellow guests, the only others at the bar in the evening are the pisteurs. We will be back, for sure. A massive thank you to Sarah, Johanna and the rest of the team for making it such a pleasurable stay.

2022-02-21 via Tripadvisor