1861 Châtel Hostel

Well-located in one of the greatest ski resort in the Alps, You will have plenty of time to go skiing, hiking and discovering the area. Your OWN room is waiting for you!

We are a team of young locals and foreigners. All the staff has been elected for their open-mindedness and ability to help in any service of the hostel, so polyvalence is the key!

All experiences

Breakfast, Housekeeping and kitchen hand in a ski hostel

Reception Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Cleaning

Châtel, France

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

Uruguay

5

I spent a great summer season at 1861 Châtel hostel. It hosts about 70 people, but we weren’t fully booked most of the time, so work was pretty manageable.
I did breakfast, housekeeping and kitchen shifts.
Schedule changed with little notice depending on demand, but for the most part it was respected.
Wonderful place to hike, most guests were mountain bikers and families, great for skiing in winter. Around 50 minute walk from nearest village/supermarket. There is a free bus and you can borrow bikes, but your own car would be more convenient.
Overall a wonderful experience, would recommend

14 days ago

Australia

5

I had an awesome 6 weeks working at the hostel in summer, made great friends and got to practice my French, do lots of hiking and trail running. I did breakfast and housekeeping 7am-12pm. Then some days 7.30-9.30pm kitchen shifts. Longer shifts for film nights.

Pros: lots of free time, bedroom to myself, free breakfast, free lift pass, free bus stop next door to lifts

Cons: 3km from the main town so with no car it felt isolated at night, expected to work 32+ hours and 6 days a week when busy in August, more of a hotel, not as social with guests as a hostel.

25 days ago

Poland

5

I've spent the whole winter season here at Châtel and I couldn't have asked for a better place!
Staff: Jason, Marion, Alissa, and other volunteers [Julie, Nao, Mel] were like another familly to me. From the start you can feel welcome, well cared for. The atmosphere is friendly and joyful.
I worked from 3-4 h five days a week, sometimes longer [5, 6, 8 h]. My shifts were in the morning so the whole afternoon was for me. I could go skiing, go hiking, etc.
All in all, it was an amazing experience [both with work and meeting people] and I'd recommend it to anyone!

over 1 year ago

Spain

5

Châtel is such a charming place, the hikes are beautiful, the atmosphere is so peaceful, and I loved my stay at the hostel.
I worked a few hours in the mornings and had a lot of time for myself. Jason is a great boss and the team just felt like family :) everyone is always ready to help and to make you feel at home.
I'm so thankful for the beautiful memories I've made during this summer! Amazing place, amazing people (and amazing burguers as well haha)
I had the best experience here and the time has gone too quickly!! I will never forget it <3

Thank you!!

about 2 years ago

jason replied

Julieta has been a great worker at our place. She initialy came for the season but ended up staying for 2 years. We didn't want to let her go :)
She has extra skills such as playing music, singing and painting and she is always keen to do more

Argentina

5

My experience at 1861 Hostel was incredible, Jason and the rest of the staff are excellent people that I had the pleasure to meet, they make you feel part of the team immediately and there is always a great working environment. It was a pleasure to be part of the Hostel family and I recommend it 100%

over 2 years ago

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