A Perfect Day at Ferme du Rys

Located above La Chapelle d’Abondance near Châtel, Ferme du Rys is one of the most exceptional luxury chalets in the Portes du Soleil. Combining authentic alpine character with panoramic mountain views, spa facilities and easy access to world-class skiing, it offers the perfect luxury ski holiday experience in the French Alps.

There’s something special about waking up in the mountains.

At Ferme du Rys, mornings begin slowly and quietly. Early sunlight filters through the old wooden beams while the surrounding peaks gradually glow white and gold beyond the windows. Outside, the valley is still calm, covered in fresh snow from overnight.
The coffee machine hums into life, someone lights the fire, and another perfect ski day begins.

Slow Mornings in a Luxury Chalet in Châtel

One of the luxuries of staying at Ferme du Rys is the sense of space and calm that surrounds the chalet. Unlike busy hotels or crowded resorts, everything here feels private, peaceful and wonderfully relaxed.
Guests slowly drift into the kitchen and dining area while breakfast is prepared, gathering around the long wooden table overlooking the mountains or sitting quietly by the fire watching the snowfall outside.

There’s no rush.

The beauty of staying in a luxury chalet near Châtel is that the property feels entirely removed from the crowds, yet the skiing of the Portes du Soleil is only moments away.
Ferme du Rys perfectly captures the atmosphere guests search for when planning a luxury ski holiday in Châtel — authentic alpine charm combined with comfort, privacy and understated luxury.

Skiing the Portes du Soleil

By mid-morning, skis are on and the mountains are waiting.
One of the joys of Ferme du Rys is its access to both the quieter slopes of La Chapelle d’Abondance and the wider Portes du Soleil ski area beyond. Early in the day, the pistes are perfectly groomed, the air is crisp and the mountains feel endless.
Some days call for long scenic cruising runs towards Châtel and Switzerland, while others are about skiing through fresh powder beneath snow-covered trees after overnight snowfall.
The beauty of the Portes du Soleil is the incredible variety it offers. Within a single day, you can move from high alpine bowls above Avoriaz to quiet forest trails and traditional Swiss villages hidden deep within the mountains.

For guests staying in a luxury chalet in Châtel, the ability to explore both France and Switzerland so effortlessly is one of the highlights of the entire experience.

Long Mountain Lunches & Alpine Afternoons

By lunchtime, the pace slows once again.
Perhaps it’s a sunny terrace in Plaine Dranse, or lunch in a traditional wooden restaurant over the Swiss border. A bottle of wine appears, tartiflette arrives at the table and the afternoon becomes less about skiing fast and more about properly enjoying the mountains.
This is often what guests remember most about a luxury ski holiday in Châtel — not simply the skiing itself, but the atmosphere surrounding it. The scenery, the conversations, the mountain restaurants and the feeling of being completely removed from everyday life.

Returning to Ferme du Rys

As the light begins to soften in the late afternoon, guests return to Ferme du Rys tired, cold and happy from the day outside.
Boots are left in the ski room, music plays quietly in the background and someone pours a glass of wine while the hot tub begins to steam in the cold mountain air.
This is perhaps when Ferme du Rys feels at its very best.
The warmth of the old timber interiors, the soft lighting, the fire crackling in the lounge and the panoramic mountain views create an atmosphere that feels both luxurious and deeply comfortable.
After a long day skiing, there’s nowhere guests would rather be.

Spa Evenings in Your Luxury Chalet

Evenings at the chalet are wonderfully relaxed and entirely shaped around the group.
Some nights involve beautifully prepared private chef dinners shared around the dining table, while others are quieter and more informal, with wine, shared dishes and long conversations stretching late into the evening.
Later on, guests drift between the outdoor hot tub, the sauna, the cinema room and the fireside sofas while snow falls silently across the valley outside.
Children disappear downstairs for films and games while the adults linger around the fire for one final drink.
Ferme du Rys offers everything guests could want from a luxury chalet in Châtel — exceptional comfort, authentic character and unforgettable alpine surroundings.

Why Guests Return Year After Year

What makes Ferme du Rys truly special isn’t simply the design, the spa facilities or even the incredible setting.

It’s the feeling the chalet creates.
The sense of slowing down, spending proper time together and having the space to truly relax. In everyday life, moments like these are increasingly rare. But in the mountains — surrounded by snow, silence and old timber walls — time seems to move differently.

And that’s exactly why guests return year after year.

Discover Ferme du Rys with Nine & Tenne

At Nine & Tenne, we specialise in luxury chalet holidays in Châtel that combine exceptional properties with personalised service and authentic alpine experiences.
Whether you’re looking for a fully serviced ski holiday, a flexible Freedom Package stay or a relaxed self-catered escape, Ferme du Rys offers one of the most memorable luxury chalet experiences in the Portes du Soleil.