Abondance
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 30 March 2027
Location of the alpin ski area — Abondance
Alpine ski area — Abondance
The Abondance ski area, known as the Essert domain, is a human-scale area ideal for families and beginner to intermediate skiers. Accessible by gondola from the village centre, it extends from 930 to 1,730 metres altitude and offers around ten runs of different levels (green, blue, red and one black), served by several drag lifts. Its setting, between forests and high pastures, offers fine viewpoints. Though more modest than its neighbours, it provides gentle learning conditions and pleasurable skiing. For access to the 600 km of Portes du Soleil runs, free shuttles link to neighbouring resorts such as La Chapelle-d’Abondance and Chatel.
Runs and ski lifts — Abondance
Runs — Abondance (14)
- Green runs: 4
- Blue runs: 8
- Red runs: 1
- Black runs: 1
Ski lifts — Abondance (9 lifts)
Lift breakdown:
Average lift age: 36 years
The average age of ski lifts in France is 34 years.
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Ski pass prices — Abondance
For the 2026-2027 season, the alpine ski pass for Abondance (28.10 €) is 32.5% cheaper than the French average (41.63 €). Its ski area is 57% smaller than the national average and its lift fleet is 56% smaller than the national average.
Day pass
(lowest price) 41.63 €
(average price) 84.20 €
(highest price)
| Season (prices) | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 28.1 € | N/A | 293 € |
| Change vs. previous season | +2.2% | — | +2.1% |
Between 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, the day pass for Abondance is up 2.2%, compared with +3.3% on average across the 133 French alpine ski areas with prices on record for both seasons.
