Itinerary along the Dranse: from La Chapelle d’Abondance to Abondance

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  • At La Chapelle d'Abondance, view of the Cornettes de Bise
  • Arriving in Abondance
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance

    A beautiful round trip of about fifteen kilometres along the Dranse river, between Abondance and La Chapelle d’Abondance. Ideal for families!

    This itinerary, located in the heart of the Abondance valley, is a very beautiful walk along the water which will take you from La Chapelle d’Abondance to Abondance along the Dranse.

    No difficulty on this walk, ideal for a family outing.

    There are several bus stops along the route if you only want to go one way, or if you want to shorten your walk.

    You can also start from the village of Abondance and follow the direction of La Chapelle d’Abondance.

    Along the way, you will be able to observe the mountains of the Abondance valley and its mountain pastures, the traditional habitat. You will pass by an old bread oven. You may meet Abondance cows in the meadows along the way.

    Picnic tables and benches allow you to enjoy this place where it is good to walk during the hot weather.

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    Further information

    Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.

    Services & Equipment

    • Picnic area
    • Coach access
    • Restaurant
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Pets welcome

    Customer base

    • Walkers/hikers
    • Children
    • Level bue - Medium

    Opening

    From 01/05 to 30/11.
    Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Animals

    Animaux : Accepted

    Dogs must be kept on a leash (mountain bikers and many hikers pass by depending on the period).

    Age range

    Minimum age : 4 years

    Prices

    Free entry but transport fee applies.

    Location

    Chemin des Plans
    Parking en face de l'école
    74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance

    Access (car) : From Abondance head for La Chapelle d'Abondance. In the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, park you car in the parking lot in front of the school. You can either do this hike from La Chapelle d'Abondance or Abondance.

    Characteristics :

    • Mountain location
    • Waterside
    • Riverside
    • Village centre
    • Forest location
    • Village 2 km away
    • Overview on river
    • Mountain view