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Châtel
🇫🇷 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France — Altitude 1670 m
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This camera looks out over Châtel, a village in the Haute-Savoie part of the French Alps at about 1,670 metres. Use it to check how the mountains look right now before you plan a ski day, a hike or a drive up from the valley.
About Châtel
Châtel sits in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, close to the Swiss border. It is a traditional alpine village with wooden chalets, church towers and steep meadows around it. The village is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, which links ski resorts across France and Switzerland. Its atmosphere is quiet and mountain-focused, with a strong link to outdoor sport throughout the year.
What to watch on the camera
The view is most useful for judging snow cover, cloud level and visibility over the valley. Clear mornings tend to give the sharpest view of the surrounding peaks, while afternoons often bring cloud build-up in summer. In winter the camera helps you see whether the slopes are covered and how the weather is moving in. Conditions can change quickly in mountain terrain, so it is worth checking again shortly before you set off.
Climate and getting around
Winters are cold and snowy, with the main ski season running from December to April. Summers are mild and suited to walking and cycling, and the higher pastures are at their best in June and July. The nearby cameras at La Chapelle-d'Abondance, Les Gets and Port Valais give you extra views of the surrounding valleys. Châtel is reached by road from Thonon-les-Bains, and local buses link the village to the wider valley.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Châtel right now?
The current conditions and a 3-day forecast are shown in the weather block on this page. They update with the page, so check there for temperature, wind and cloud.
What time is it in Châtel?
The local time for Châtel is shown on this page. It follows the time used in France and Switzerland, so it may differ from your own clock.
Where exactly is the Châtel camera?
The camera is in the village of Châtel in Haute-Savoie, in the French Alps near the Swiss border, at about 1,670 metres altitude. The map on this page shows its position.
When is the best time to watch the Châtel webcam?
Early mornings often give the clearest view of the peaks, and winter is the best season for checking snow cover. Summer afternoons are more likely to be cloudy, so plan your check around the weather.
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