Walking itinerary : La Raille chalets loop

Visit the fallow deer, installed in a pretty enclosure, 500m from the village center, on the Chevenne road.The deer park has its origins in the early 1970s when the President of the General Council at the time, Mr. Arthur LAVY, chose to offer Mr. Joseph MAXIT, then Mayor of the municipality of La Chapelle d'Abondance, two deers from 'Argonay. First parked in an enclosure in the center of the village, it is then moved to where it is currently located. Since its inception, the La Chapelle d'Abondance site has been able to supply other municipalities such as Morzine or in the Paris region in 1989. Located 500 meters from the center of the village and in the direction of the Chevenne valley, the deer park occupies a slightly sloping municipal plot slightly wooded at the edge of the forest on an area of ​​approximately 4,000 m². At the edge of the Chevenne torrent, water arrives there gravitatively in a wooden basin, a chain-link fence around the perimeter ensures the protection of animals. A leisure park made up of a small path and a footbridge allows our tourist clientele to be able to familiarize themselves with these animals. A 3x3m hut allows animals to feed or isolate themselves. A feeder was installed there.

This viewpoint, nestled under the Cornettes de Bise, allows you to overlook the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance with a magnificent view of the Mont de Grange.Accessible by car via the Chevenne road, 2.5km from the village center, direction Chevenne. It is also the start of many hikes in the Cornettes de Bise reserve, a Natura 2000 protected area.

The mountain pasture of La Raille and its chalets offers a beautiful view of the Vallée d'Abondance and the Cornettes de Bise. In summer, you will meet the Abondance cows. Accessible on foot by the forest road from the Mont car park in 1h25.

The Cornettes de Bise massif is located between the Abondance valley and the Tanay valley, in Switzerland. Located in the town of La Chapelle d'Abondance, it peaks at 2432 m above sea level and is part of the Natura 2000 network.Chamois, mouflons, golden eagles and notably the Alpine ibex, whose (border) population is estimated at around 700 individuals, can be seen on this massif. Certain species, such as the blue thistle, are also abundant on the site, but are nevertheless rare in France or in Europe. The angular relief of the Cornettes de Bise is composed of hard limestone rocks. The slopes are steep, even abrupt, with numerous rocky bars and scree. By decree of 2 August 2013, the Cornettes de Bise is a classified site because of its picturesque character. A classified site is a remarkable natural area whose historical, artistic, scientific, legendary or picturesque character requires, in the name of the general interest, that it be preserved in its current state and that it be protected from any serious damage (destruction, alteration, trivialisation, etc.). Natura 2000 is a network of protected natural sites throughout Europe, identified for the rarity or fragility of their wild species and the natural habitats that shelter them. The aim is to preserve the biodiversity of these areas in the long term without banning all human activities and to enhance the natural heritage of the area. Natura 2000 is not a nature reserve in the strict sense.

Mont Chauffé is a 3 kilometre long ridge overlooking Abondance and Ubine, its highest point is 2093m. Its vertiginous ridge is accessible for experienced climbers.Summit accessible by hikers with climbing equipment only, for experienced climbers, generally from mid-June to mid-September, dates subject to change depending on weather conditions. Please check with tourist offices or mountain guides before attempting to access the summit.

The tourist information office is at your disposal for all information about the resort-village and its surrounding villages in the Evian-Vallée d'Abondance region and neighboring Switzerland.The tourist information office and its advisors welcome you all year round and offer the following services: - tourist information on La Chapelle d'Abondance and its summer and winter activities - tourist information on the Evian-Vallée d'Abondance region, the Portes du Soleil and the surrounding area in France and neighboring Switzerland - central availability database for furnished rentals - accommodation options: furnished accommodation, bed and breakfast, gîtes, hotels, vacation centers, tourist residences, refuges - pay station for winter ski passes and summer passes purchased on skipass.lachapelle74.com - A wide range of maps and topo-guides, free or on sale: hiking, trail, mountain biking, road biking, climbing, via ferrata, snowshoeing, ski touring (IGN map, Portes du Soleil hiking map, topo guide to walks and hikes in the Vallée d'Abondance, topo Chablais Grimpe). - ticket sales for various tourist services: events, visits and activities - sale of fishing cards - sale of 10-trip EVA'D bus passes - sale of Swiss motorway vignettes - Abondance cultural center tickets: Abbey of Abondance and Maison du Fromage Abondance - CGN (Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman) ticket office - Chaplin's World Museum ticket office in Vevey (Switzerland) - Aquaparc ticket office in Le Bouveret (Switzerland) - Swiss Vapeur Parc ticket office in Le Bouveret (Switzerland) - ticket office Fort de Chillon in Veytaux (Switzerland) - guided hiking outings (December to March - July and August) - ski touring ticket office (December to March) - guided Via Ferrata and rock-climbing outings (July and August) - tickets for guided cultural tours (all year round) - goodies, souvenirs, posters - Pocket Wifi rental - linen rental in partnership with supplier Resalinge - photocopying and scanning service - free public Wifi connection