Mountain biking...

The lifts in Châtel, Les Gets and Morzine carry bikes so you can blast downhill or explore the high altitude cross-country routes. There are routes of all grades and maps can be obtained from the local Tourist Information Office. The World Championships were held here 2004. http://www.bike-fax.com/shop_morzbook.asp J

“There are huge amounts of skill-enhancing, fast-flowing trails (plenty of obstacles to keep you thinking) on the way to Chatel. Through traditional woodland and comprising undulating and downhill sections the routes are 99% rideable, well-drained and thoroughly grin-inducing.” Bob McCaughan - www.mtbbritain.co.uk/

Summer Trail Map

White water...

Rafting, kayaking, canyoning are some of the many white water

sports that can be enjoyed in the River Dranse.   

Parapenting…

Take off points are nearby

Walking...

There are almost a limitless amount of walks in and around the Abondance valley ranging from gentle strolls to difficult scrambles.

In fact the Col de Bises, which is one of the most beautiful places in the Alps is on the edge of the village.

The Tourist Information Office also has a number of walking maps & books for sale

Rock Climbing...

There is a large fully bolted crag in nearby Le Biot and couple of smaller crags in the Abondance valley.

"Pas de l'Ours" has routes up to 80 metres in length, up to grade 8A, 8B.

The "Touvière" is a beginners rock face, with routes up to 30 metres in length (5 to 6B).-Col du Corbier, at Arblay (from 7B).

Topos are for available in shops and at the Tourist Office.

Swim in the lakes...

You can find high mountain lakes for some skinny dipping or about 20 minutes drive away; is Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), which by mid summer is as warm as a swimming pool. Here you can go water skiing, sailing or hire a pedalo if you are feeling lazy.

Relaxing...

The Abondance valley is a great place for chilling out . In Chatel there is a large open-air pool with bar and mountain views.

Eating...

As you would expect there are many excellent restaurants from the Michelin recognised Les Cornettes in Chapelle d’ Abondondance to Le Petit Bistrot (one of our favourites) in Abondance itself.

The local cheese from Abondance is famous in a country which is renowned for having over 200 varieties