Paccots

Geschichte

Les Paccots is a village and a small ski resort of the Swiss Prealps, located in the canton of Fribourg.GeographyThe village is situated in the south-west part of the canton, east of Châtel-Saint-Denis, at a height of 1,061 metres above sea level. It belongs to the municipality of Châtel-Saint-Denis.Les Paccots is situated in the valley of La Veveyse de Châtel and is surrounded by mountains of which the highest are the Dent de Lys (2,014 m), Teysachaux (1,909 m), the Niremont (1,514 m), and Corbetta (1,401 m).Winter activitiesDue to its proximity with Lausanne, Montreux and Fribourg, and its easy access from the A12 motorway (3,5 km from exit "Châtel-St-Denis"), Les Paccots is a popular ski resort. The majority of ski pistes are suitable for beginners or children.It's possible to explore many nearby hills and mountains by snowshoeing or ski touring and stop at mountain huts to taste the traditional dishes of the region.An ice rink completes the touristic offer.