# Rathvel

Rathvel is a ski area in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, with access from Châtel-St-Denis. It has 4 lifts (1 T-bar, 2 platters mapped) and 5.6 km of marked pistes – 2.6 km easy, 3 km intermediate and 0 km difficult. The lifts reach 1’491 m above sea level; the lowest point is 1’190 m, a vertical drop of 301 m. The area is included in the Magic Pass season pass.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Fribourg |
| Municipality | Châtel-Saint-Denis |
| Villages | Châtel-St-Denis |
| Top elevation | 1491 m |
| Base elevation | 1190 m |
| Vertical drop | 301 m |
| Lifts | 4 (1 T-bar, 2 platters) |
| Pistes | 5.6 km (easy 2.6 km, intermediate 3 km, difficult 0 km, ski routes 0 km) |
| Adult day pass | Magic Pass member; day price not checked |
| Magic Pass | yes |
| Live webcams | none known |
| Railway station | none at the base |
| Official website | https://www.rathvel.ch |
| Coordinates | 46.54303, 6.97479 |

## Lifts

- Gros Niremont – T-bar, 1342 m, 1211→1491 m
- Rathvel – Platter, 778 m, 1230→1391 m
- Rathvel Junior – Platter, 207 m, 1225→1268 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Rathvel have?**
Rathvel has 4 lifts. Mapped in detail: 1 T-bar, 2 platters.

**How high is Rathvel?**
The highest lift station is at 1’491 m and the lowest point at 1’190 m, giving a vertical drop of 301 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Rathvel have?**
5.6 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 2.6 km blue, 3 km red and 0 km black.

**How much is a day pass at Rathvel?**
Rathvel is included in the Magic Pass. Single-day prices are published on the official website.

**Is there a live webcam for Rathvel?**
No live webcam is known for this area yet.

**How do I get to Rathvel by public transport?**
There is no railway station at the base; use the Swiss public transport planner (bus and train) to the valley station.

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