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Walking itinerary on the banks of the Dranse: From La Chapelle d'Abondance to Abondance
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Description
A lovely fifteen-kilometer round trip 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 beautiful walk along the river that takes you from La Chapelle d'Abondance to Abondance along the Dranse.
There's no difficulty on this walk, making it ideal for a family outing.
There are several bus stops along the way, should you wish to make just one trip, or shorten your walk.
You can also start from the village of Abondance and follow the signs to La Chapelle d'Abondance.
Along the way, you'll be able to observe the mountains of the Abondance valley and their alpine pastures, as well as the traditional habitat. You'll pass an old bread oven. You may even come across some Abondance cows in the meadows along the way.
Picnic tables and benches make this a pleasant place to stroll on hot summer days.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 30/11/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/05 to 30/11 daily.
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 12/12/2025
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Environments
Riverside
Overview on river
Mountain view
Forest location
Waterside
Mountain location
Village centre
Village 2 km away
Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 60 72
Email : info@ot-peva.com
Website : https://leman-mountains-explore.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Suitable for all terrain strollers
Location complements
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.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Detailed leaflet available in the tourist offices of the Abondance valley.
Map references :
Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland
TOP 25 IGN N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil.
Reception complements
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.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ Start: Car park opposite the La Chapelle d'Abondance school.
2/ From the parking lot, take the path on the right towards "Abondance" along the banks of the Dranse to reach the "Pont de l'Ariot".
3/ From "Pont de l'Ariot" follow the signs for "Abondance", passing the following signposts and signposts: "Pont des Contamines", "Pont à Camille", "Miolène", "Les Ogay", "Les Carres", before reaching the village of Abondance.
4/ From the village of Abondance, follow the same route back to La Chapelle d'Abondance and your starting point.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash (mountain bikers and many hikers pass by depending on the period).
