Rathvel | |
Location: | Switzerland |
Coordinates: | 46.5444°N 6.9803°W |
Top Elevation: | 1481 m |
Base Elevation: | 1185 m |
Skiable Area: | 8 km of runs |
Number Trails: | 5 (easy 2, intermediate 3) |
Liftsystem: | 4 (3 surface lifts, 1 ski tows) |
External Link: | http://www.rathvel.ch |
Le Rathvel is a small ski resort of the Swiss Prealps, located in the canton of Fribourg.
Rathvel belongs to the municipality of Châtel-Saint-Denis. It is situated 5 km north of Les Paccots, another small ski resort.
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.