ABOUT LA CHAPELLE

La Chapelle d’Abondance, in the winter, is connected to the rest of the Portes du Soleil ski region but also has its own little ski area called Cret Beni, which is ideal in the busy school holiday weeks when the other larger resorts are packed. La Chapelle d’Abondance is also the centre for cross country skiing in the valley.

In the summer La Chapelle d’Abondance is at the heart of all the walking in the valley, whether you want a quiet stroll along the river or a hike up the mountains. Nestled between the Mont de Grange nature reserve and the mighty Cornettes de Bise it has something to offer everyone.

La Chapelle d’Abondance is an authentic French farming village with numerous working farms churning out the milk which goes to make the renowned Abondance cheese. La Chapelle d’ Abondance has a very French feel to it and is as vibrant in the summer as it is in the winter, so if you are looking to experience a little more of ‘La Vie Francaise’ on your holiday it is the perfect place for you.

In 2003 the Abondance valley was awarded the ‘Land of Art and History’ medal from the minister of culture in recognition of its remarkable history (from medieval times to prisoner of war smuggling in WWII) and national treasures. This valley is unspoilt by tourism, still has a natural Gallic charm, savoyard tradition and is truly a valley for all seasons.

WINTER ACTIVITIES

• Skiing

• Snowboarding

• Cross Country Skiing

• Snow Shoeing

• Sleigh Dogs

• Ice Skating

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

• Enduro Mountain Biking

• Hiking

• Trail Running

• Road Cycling

• Downhill Mountain Biking

• Mountaineering

• Golf

• Horse riding

• Water Sports

• White Water Rafting

• Paragliding

• Tennis

ABOUT THE PORTES DU SOLEIL…

Châtel is in the heart of the French-Swiss ski area of ​​the Portes du Soleil.
This area is one of the largest in Europe and includes 12 connected stations: 8 French resorts including Avoriaz, Morzine, Montriond, Les Gets, St John d'Aulps, Abondance, La Chapelle d'Abondance and Châtel and 4 Swiss resorts: Champéry, Torgon, Morgins, Les Crosets - Val d'Illiez - Champoussin. There are 306 ski runs for 195 ski lifts which can be accessed by a single package.

If you enjoy outdoor activities such as walking or mountain biking, have older children or are simply looking for something different to do this summer such as a multi-activity holiday, then you should take a look at what the mountains have to offer the family in the summer .

The main pull to the mountains in the summer is the wide range of sporting activities on offer, from golf, tennis and swimming (open water and pool) to more energetic activities such as white-water rafting, paragliding, mountain biking, hiking and climbing or why not try a multi-activity holiday.

The Portes du Soleil region is one of outstanding beauty, encompassing both French and Swiss Alpine villages tucked away in the mountains, with a nature reserve at its heart and Europe's largest lake at its feet.