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Set at the top of the Portes du Soleil ski slopes, L'Escale is a traditional chalet-style hotel only accessible using the Super-Chatel Gondola elevator, which closes daily at 17:00. Guests can enjoy a panoramic mountain view from the terrace or the room, and it is possible to ski down the mountain to Châtel. Some of the rooms at L'Escale feature a private balcony with a mountain view. Each one is decorated in contemporary style and also has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, tennis, paragliding and other activities during the summer. Guests have direct access to Les Portes du Soleil Ski Resort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Ski-to-door


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
5.0
High score for Châtel
Low score for Châtel
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was good, particularly breakfast. Rooms are clean and bright. Ski in ski out is ideal. Lovely terrace for a drink in the late afternoon sunshine.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have just returned from a week in L'Escale. W e were two families of four. We loved everything about the hotel. The staff were lovely and the food superb. Highly recommend. When the lift closes and the slopes go quiet it's magical.
  • Ron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of l'Escale is exceptional at the top of mountain. Getting there was a bit of a hassle between offloading the car at the gondola, getting onto the gondola and then parking the car further down in town. Once settled, we had a great...

Hotel area info

Amenities of L'Escale (accès en télécabine)
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

L'Escale (accès en télécabine) takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 5 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash L'Escale (accès en télécabine) accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 L'Escale (accès en télécabine) 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.

FAQs about L'Escale (accès en télécabine)

  • L'Escale (accès en télécabine) is 0.9 miles from the center of Châtel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at L'Escale (accès en télécabine) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • L'Escale (accès en télécabine) offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Spa facilities

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at L'Escale (accès en télécabine) on this page.

  • Check-in at L'Escale (accès en télécabine) is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at L'Escale (accès en télécabine) include:

    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Quad