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Abondance

In the Haute Savoie region of the Abondance valley, 30 kilometres south of Lake Geneva and at the entrance to the Portes du Soleil ski area, Abondance is a mountain village resort with deep-rooted local traditions, and a great place to recharge your batteries.

There’s no shortage of activities and the beauty of the area invites visitors to discover every corner of the village. Abondance Abbey, Lac des Plagnes, traditional farms, themed trails…

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Initiation - improvement nordic skiing and skating
Initiation - improvement nordic skiing and skatingLESSON
Group lessons, private lessons for beginners or advanced in classic cross-country skiing, skating and biathlon in the Nordic areas of the Abondance valley.
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Ski touring
Ski touringACCOMPANIED
Come and discover ski touring in the authentic Abondance valley. Our guides will suggest hikes adapted to your wishes and abilities.
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Downhill skiing lessons
Downhill skiing lessonsLESSON
Lessons are given by state-qualified instructors and run from Sunday to Friday. Private or group lessons. All levels: from beginner to advanced!
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Gourmet snowshoeing getaway
Gourmet snowshoeing getawayEQUIPMENT HIRE
Snowshoe outing followed by a tasting of our delicious local produce at the Essert restaurant.
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Ice driving
Ice drivingACCOMPANIED
We provide an Alpine ice driving experience in Abondance, Haute Savoie. On our ice circuit, you can discover the excitement of ice driving in your own car or in Porsche Cayman.
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Off-piste skiing in the Portes du Soleil
Off-piste skiing in the Portes du SoleilEQUIPMENT HIRE
Would you like to get off the slopes and discover the secret corners of the magnificent PDS ski area? Our instructors will teach you how to improve your off-piste skiing...
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Introduction to snowshoeing and snowshoe supervision
Introduction to snowshoeing and snowshoe supervisionWEEKDAYS
During the winter, the mid-moutain guide of the Bureau de la Montagne de la Vallée d'Abondance propose you along the week different guided snowshoes walking with different...
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Initiation ski touring
Initiation ski touringLESSON
The ESF instructors offer half-day or full-day ski touring lessons.
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Free visit of the Abbey of Abondance
Free visit of the Abbey of AbondanceWEEKDAYS
Explore the cloister and its 15th-century murals, before taking in the exhibition “From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance Valley” in the former monastery. Then,...
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Self-guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance
Self-guided tour of the Maison du Fromage AbondanceWEEKDAYS
Look, listen, touch, smell, taste... With their senses alert, visitors immerse themselves in the history of Abondance cheese and its region. The visit ends around the tasting...
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Downhill ski lessons 6-12 years
Downhill ski lessons 6-12 yearsLESSON
Lessons are given by state-certified instructors. Private lessons every day, group lessons Sunday to Friday.
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Introduction to airboarding
Introduction to airboardingEQUIPMENT PROVIDED
Lying on your stomach on an inflatable sledge, steer with your body and discover the wild excitement of riding so close to the snow! Starts at 1.25m minimum.
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Mountain electric bike outing
Mountain electric bike outingEQUIPMENT PROVIDED
A mountain bike instructor will supervise you during your half-day or full-day electric mountain bike outings in the Abondance valley. Information and reservations at the Vélo...
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Introduction to canyoning
Introduction to canyoningACCOMPANIED
Our mountain guides offer this half-day activity in the magnificent Nyon Canyon in Morzine.
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Free visit of the Abbey of Abondance
Free visit of the Abbey of AbondanceWEEKDAYS
Explore the cloister and its 15th-century murals, before taking in the exhibition “From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance Valley” in the former monastery. Then,...
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Driving courses in the Abondance valley
Driving courses in the Abondance valleyACCOMPANIED
Driving courses in the Abondance valley! Our instructors will give you the right driving tips to discover how a vehicle reacts, safely and without obstacles.
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Tree climbing Arbr'acadabra
Tree climbing Arbr'acadabraSPORT
Acrobatic high ropes courses in the heart of a beautiful forest at the entrance to the Abondance valley, where thrills and spills are guaranteed. The courses are accessible...
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Mountain biking, downhill, enduro
Mountain biking, downhill, enduroLESSON
Introduction and trips on mountain bikes, quadbikes, cross country, and endurance riding... Discover all the various activities supervised by our qualified instructors and...
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Introduction to via ferrata
Introduction to via ferrataACCOMPANIED
Supervised via ferrata outing on the magnificent site of Saix de Miolène in Abondance. Half-day activity supervised by a state-approved instructor. All equipment is provided....
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Self-guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance
Self-guided tour of the Maison du Fromage AbondanceWEEKDAYS
Look, listen, touch, smell, taste... With their senses alert, visitors immerse themselves in the history of Abondance cheese and its region. The visit ends around the tasting...
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Abondance in winter

a ski area

for all the family

The village of Abondance and the Essert ski area offer a multitude of activities: downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, snowshoe trekking, ice car driving with the Expert Pilot ice circuit, introduction to dog sledding, natural ice rink…

Discover slopes for all levels and areas fully equipped for children. If you want to get away from it all on skis, Abondance has a regular shuttle service to the Portes du Soleil ski area.

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      Abundance in summer

      An invitation

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      A wide choice of walks and hikes for all the family to discover the splendid mountain panoramas. Sports activities to suit all tastes: via ferrata, climbing, white water sports, tree climbing, discovering the flora and fauna with a mountain guide, fishing in lakes and rivers, paragliding…

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