Walking route: Arvouin Lake Loop

At an altitude of 1663 m, in La Chapelle d'Abondance, this charming little glacial lake is located in the Cornettes de Bise Natura 2000 reserve. Agriculture is very present in its mountain pastures. It is easily accessible on foot and fishing is permitted.Surface area: 1 hectare 63. Maximum depth: 6 metres. Fishing authorized with an A.A.P.P.M.A. Chablais/Genevois fishing permit, generally open from early June to early October (changing dates, specified on the fishing website).

Located at the French-Swiss border, at 1815 meters above sea level, the Col de Vernaz (pronounced "Verne") connects the Valley of Chevenne (perpendicular to the Abondance Valley) and the Au de Taney, above the lake of the same name.lt is one of the possible crossing points for the ascent of the Cornettes de Bise.

This pass located entirely in France near the Vernaz pass allows connections between several valleys.In the North-East, a path climbs slightly then crosses level to the north until the Vernaz pass. In the south, a path comes from the chalets of Resse, which can be reached by two routes coming from the bottom of the valley and joining the clearing of Plan de Resse. On the east side, a more or less level path comes from the nearby Serpentin pass, located at the top of the Arvouin valley, above the lake and homonymous chalets.

This pass located entirely in France, nestled at 1832m above sea level, near the Vernaz pass and overlooking the alps and the Arvouin lake.

During the tourist season, the inter-communal shuttle line C (Colombus) takes you up and down the Abondance valley, between Chevenoz and Châtel.

Line 12 runs between Thonon-les-Bains and Châtel, serving the towns of Marin, Champanges, Larringes, Saint-Paul-en-Chablais, Vinzier, Chevenoz, Vacheresse, Bonnevaux, Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance.