Lago di Darbon attraverso i 3 passi

The summer farm situated in the hamlet of Bise is a gem. The majestic mountains with their hints of red and its disappearing lake, together bear witness to the 200 million years of Earths movements.This natural site is part of a protected area NATURA 2000 and is one of the iconic site of the Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark. Refuge, cheese sale, restoration and visit of a small museum space on site.

Lac de Darbon is a small, two-hectare mountain lake located at an altitude of 1,813 meters, southeast of the Dent d'Oche and Château d'Oche peaks. It is accessible on foot and open to fishing.

At the foot of the Cornettes de Bise, in the heart of the Bise mountain pasture, Natura 2000 network. Access by car via Vacheresse or by hiking via the Col de Bise (from Saint-Gingolph), via the Pas de la Bosse (from La Chapelle Abondance) or the Col d'Ugeon.At lunchtime, catering/service of Savoyard specialities. Night in a refuge, dormitory.

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 travel advisors are here to assist you year-round and offer the following services: Reception & Tourist Information – Customer Service - Tourist brochures on La Chapelle d’Abondance and its summer, winter, and year-round activities - Brochures on the Pays d’Évian – Vallée d’Abondance, the Portes du Soleil, and the surrounding areas in France and Switzerland - Pickup kiosk for Multi Passes and ski passes purchased on skipass.lachapelle74.com Accommodations & Availability - Central availability database for furnished rental units - Accommodation options: furnished rentals, bed-and-breakfasts, vacation rentals, hotels, vacation centers, tourist residences, mountain huts Maps & Guidebooks - Wide selection of free or for-sale maps and guidebooks: hiking, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, rock climbing, via ferrata, snowshoeing, ski touring (snowshoeing route guide, IGN map, Portes du Soleil hiking map, guide to walks and hikes in the Abondance Valley) Ticket Office & Activities - Ticket office for tourist services: events, tours, and activities Guided outings: - Snowshoeing or hiking (December through March – July and August) - Ski touring (December through March) - Via ferrata and rock climbing (July and August) - Guided cultural tours (year-round) Recreation & Tourist Attractions (France / Switzerland) - Ticket office for Abondance Abbey and the Abondance Cheese House - CGN ticket office (Compagnie Générale de Navigation – Lake Geneva) - Chaplin’s World Museum (Vevey) - Aquaparc (Le Bouveret) - Chillon Castle (Veytaux) - Swiss Vapeur Parc (Le Bouveret) - Guided tours of the Dranse Delta Nature Reserve (Thonon/Publier) - Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Geneva - Rafting on the Dranse River - Boat trips on the Barque La Savoie Practical Services - Fishing permits for sale - EVA’D 10-ride bus passes for sale - Swiss highway vignette sales - Pocket Wi-Fi rentals - Linens and sheets rental (in partnership with Resalinge) - Copying and scanning services - Free public Wi-Fi Shop - Merchandise, souvenirs, and posters