Rathvel

Ski resort in Switzerland

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Rathvel

Location| Switzerland
Coordinates| 46°32′40″N 6°58′49″E﻿ / ﻿46.54444°N 6.98028°E﻿ / 46.54444; 6.98028
Top elevation| 1481 m
Base elevation| 1185 m
Skiable area| 8 km of runs
Trails| 5 (easy 2, intermediate 3)
Lift system| 4 (3 surface lifts, 1 ski tows)
Website| http://www.rathvel.ch

Le Rathvel is a small ski resort of the Swiss Prealps, located in the canton of Fribourg.

## Geography

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Rathvel belongs to the municipality of Châtel-Saint-Denis. It is situated 5 km north of Les Paccots, another small ski resort.

## Winter activities

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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.

## See also

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* Les Paccots
* List of ski areas and resorts in Europe

## References

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* Swisstopo topographic maps

## External links

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* Les Paccots and Region tourism office website
* Rathvel website (in French)

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