Rathvel
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Rathvel | |
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Location | Switzerland |
Coordinates | 46°32′40″N 6°58′49″E / 46.54444°N 6.98028°E |
Top elevation | 1481 m |
Base elevation | 1185 m |
Skiable area | 8 km of runs |
Runs | 5 (easy 2, intermediate 3) |
Lift system | 4 (3 surface lifts, 1 ski tows) |
Website | http://www.rathvel.ch |
Le Rathvel is a small ski resort of the Swiss Prealps, located in the canton of Fribourg.
Geography[]
Rathvel belongs to the municipality of Châtel-Saint-Denis. It is situated 5 km north of Les Paccots, another small ski resort.
Winter activities[]
The ski pistes are situated on the eastern slopes of the Niremont. The maximal difference in altitude is approximately 300 m.
On Fridays, an 800-meter long piste is illuminated for night skiing.
Rathvel ski resort is particularly well-suited for beginners and children.
See also[]
- Les Paccots
- List of ski areas and resorts in Europe
References[]
- Swisstopo topographic maps
External links[]
Categories:
- Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland
- Canton of Fribourg geography stubs