Public skating at Patinoire de Châtel: the next 7 days
Currently out of season Châtel's rink is open 17 to 31 October 2026 and again from 19 December 2026 to 18 April 2027 (winter dates to be confirmed); it closes in bad weather. Official schedule update
The open-air Châtel rink among the snowy mountains, skaters of all ages on the ice with the village and resort buildings beyond the boards.Photo: Patinoire de Châtel (official site) · SourceThe outdoor rink at Châtel on a sunny day, with its glass-topped boards, the chalet beyond and a child with a helper far across the ice among the orange seal-shaped skating aidsPhoto: Google Maps listing · Source
Before you head out.
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
Admission
For winter 2026-27, one hour costs 9 € for adults and 7.90 € for children with skate hire, or 6.50 € for an adult or child without skate hire. A half-hour entry before closing costs 6.50 € for adults and 5.10 € for children.
The Châtel tourist office page (season 19 December 2026 to 18 April 2027) says the rink is not accessible by wheelchair, and mentions an underground car park next door with 10 spaces for people with disabilities, equipped with a lift, plus one space outside.