Sunday, 12 Oct 2008, 00:12:47

Chateau d Oex in Switzerland


Resort Guide

Chateux d'Oex is a charming, friendly village 20 minutes down the Pays d'Enhaut valley by train from Gstaad. It is quite spread out along the valley floor but is a traditional picturesque village with a range of high standard hotels. It is well known for its summer balloon festival. Skiing is best for beginners to advanced intermediates.

Accomodation & Après Ski

There are a few very good restaurants in the hotels in Chateau d'Oex. There is also a riding school, ice skating and curling rinks, museum and cheese making centre.

Resort Statistics

  • Resort Height : 970
  • Top Station : 1800
  • Bottom Station : 970
  • Vertical Descent : 830
  • Drag Lifts : 5
  • Chair Lifts : 2
  • Opens : Not Available
  • Expert Rating : 6
  • Intermediate Rating : 7
  • Beginner Rating : 8