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Lachat ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Lachat is a ski area in Songieu, Ain, France, between 927 m and 1,058 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
1,058 m
Vertical drop
131 m
Cross-country
22 km
Nearest airport
GVA · 39 km

Lachat is a ski area in Songieu, Ain, France.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 927 m up to 1,058 m, a vertical drop of 131 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 22.1 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Lachat

The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 39 km away in a straight line — roughly 50 minutes by car; Annecy Meythet airport (NCY) is 39 km away. Nearby ski areas include Plateau de Retord (7.3 km), Site nordique de La Praille, Terre Ronde (5.0 km) and Terre Ronde - La Praille (1.0 km), which together add 15 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Lachat

  1. 1
    Geneva International Airport Flag of SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland Airports in SwitzerlandTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    GVA39 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Annecy Meythet airport Flag of FranceAnnecy, France Airports in France
    NCY39 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Chambéry Aix les Bains airport Flag of FranceChambéry, France Airports in France
    CMF53 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Flag of FranceColombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France Airports in FranceTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    LYS59 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Lachat?

The lifts and runs reach 1,058 m (3,471 ft); the lowest point is 927 m, a vertical drop of 131 m.

What is the nearest airport to Lachat?

Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 39 km away in a straight line; Annecy Meythet airport (NCY) is 39 km away.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.