Chatel has greatly improved in recent years after much investment in lifts and snow cannons and is even better now especially with the new spa and ski link from the village/Super Chatel over to Linga avoiding the road. All resorts can be busy in high season but there's always somewhere quieter to ski and avoiding queues in the 650kms of piste in 12 sectors in the PDS. The on/off pistes are superb with such variety for everyone. Chatel is still a charming village and has resisted some of the overdevelopment of other resorts. It has a very French feel yet is still cosmopolitan and no one nationality seems to dominate so there's always a good mix. Many good quality/value restaurants There's something for everyone especially families though singles may prefer Morzine for more bars and nightlife. I've been many times over the last 20 years with my family and we've always had a fantastic time and are still discovering new things. For good all round enjoyment/value/quality/charm it is hard to beat!