Bourgogne – Franche-Comté district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France

Places to visit near Châtel

Châtel is a town in Bourgogne – Franche-Comté district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France, home to about 1,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are Lac de Vonnes (1 km), Lac de la Mouille (1 km) and Pointe de Bellevue (5 km).

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Châtel, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
Châtel, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Châtel at a glance

Location
Bourgogne – Franche-Comté district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France
Population
about 1,309
Coordinates
46.2649° N, 6.8403° E
Places within 50 km
197 (197 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Châtel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Châtel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Châtel

156 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Châtel. The closest is Pointe de Bellevue (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pointe de Bellevue · viewpoint · Vaud · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Mont de Grange · viewpoint · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Tête du Géant · viewpoint · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Le Linleu · viewpoint · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Sex du Coeur · viewpoint · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Pointe d'Arvoin · viewpoint · Upper Savoy · ~8 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Châtel

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Châtel. The closest is Tour de Saint-Triphon (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Châtel

24 churches within 100 km of Châtel. The closest is Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Châtel

22 museums within 100 km of Châtel. The closest is Queen: The Studio Experience (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Châtel

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Châtel. The closest is Lac de Vonnes (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac de Vonnes · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Lac de la Mouille · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Arvouin · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Bise · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Fontaine · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Darbon · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~14 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Châtel

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Châtel. The closest is Jardin Botanique Alpin la Jaÿsinia (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Châtel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Châtel
  2. 1 km Lac de Vonnes · lake, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
  3. 2 km Lac de la Mouille · lake, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
  4. 3 km Pointe de Bellevue · viewpoint, Vaud
  5. 9 km Tête du Géant · viewpoint, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
  6. 7 km Mont de Grange · viewpoint, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
  7. 6 km Back to Châtel

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From travellers near Châtel

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How to reach Châtel

    All places near Châtel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Châtel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints105156Pointe de Bellevue (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2743Tour de Saint-Triphon (14 km)
    Churches1624Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (17 km)
    Museums1822Queen: The Studio Experience (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1315Lac de Vonnes (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Jardin Botanique Alpin la Jaÿsinia (27 km)
    Waterfalls44Grotte Aux Fées (17 km)
    Caves22Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4) (23 km)
    Other attractions22La Fourchette (27 km)
    Parks12Parc de Mon Repos (45 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R103 (48 km)

    Châtel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Châtel?

    Lac de Vonnes (lake, about 1 km), Lac de la Mouille (lake, about 1 km), Pointe de Bellevue (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mont de Grange (viewpoint, about 6 km), Tête du Géant (viewpoint, about 7 km), Le Linleu (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Châtel?

    197 places on Spotwander: 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 18 museums, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Châtel?

    Pointe de Bellevue, about 5 km by road; Mont de Grange (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Châtel?

    Tour de Saint-Triphon, about 14 km by road; Chapelle Saint Blaise (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Châtel?

    Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex, about 17 km by road; Chapelle de Jacquicourt (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Châtel?

    Start in Châtel, visit Lac de Vonnes, then Lac de la Mouille, then Pointe de Bellevue, then Tête du Géant, then Mont de Grange, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Châtel?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Châtel

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Châtel’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Châtel on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.