Abondance, a village resort nestled in the heart of the valley of the same name in Haute-Savoie, is a destination that harmoniously combines cultural heritage, farming traditions and the pleasures of the mountains. Proud of its thousand-year-old Abbey and birthplace of the famous AOP Abondance cheese, it offers an authentic, preserved setting, labelled “Pays d’Art et d’Histoire” and part of the Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark. Summer and winter, Abondance charms with its family atmosphere, ski area ideal for beginners and families, and proximity to the vast Portes du Soleil area. It’s an invitation to discover a rich terroir and generous nature, between green alpine pastures and alpine peaks.
Abondance
Overview
Abondance
📏 Altitude: 930 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 17 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 3 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 27.5 €/day (2025-2026)
📅 Open 11 December 2026 to 18 April 2027
Overview of Abondance
The identity of Abondance is deeply marked by its rich heritage. The village is organised around its architectural gem — the Notre-Dame d’Abondance Abbey, with its cloister adorned with 15th-century murals and its abbey church. Traditional Chablais architecture is omnipresent, with numerous timber-and-stone farms and chalets, testament to ancestral craftsmanship. The Maison du Val d’Abondance, housed in the former monastery, traces the history and traditions of the valley. The village itself, with its shops and craftspeople, retains a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, where time seems to pass more gently, to the rhythm of the seasons and mountain life.
Our review — Abondance
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — Abondance
- 🌟 Village resort (Haute-Savoie)
- 📏 930 m Village altitude (1690 m Top altitude)
- 👤 1.536 inhabitants
- 🏨 6.575 tourist beds
- 🎿 14 runs
🚠 9 ski lifts
Average lift age: 36 years
When to visit
Abondance in summer
In summer, Abondance is a haven of peace and paradise for lovers of nature and heritage. Walkers can explore the numerous marked trails of the valley and surrounding mountains, notably towards the Lac des Plagnes — a magnificent natural site — or in the direction of the Mont de Grange. Mountain biking also finds varied terrain here. A visit to the Abbey d’Abondance and the Maison du Val is essential for understanding the local history and culture. Discovering the farms and tasting Abondance AOP cheese are integral parts of the experience. River fishing and outdoor activities in a verdant setting complete the summer offering.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Abondance in winter
In winter, Abondance offers an authentic mountain village atmosphere and an ideal setting for family holidays. Its Essert ski area, accessible by gondola from the centre, is perfect for learning to ski and first-time sliding, with runs laid out through forests and high pastures. For more experienced skiers, the Portes du Soleil ski area is easily accessible by shuttle. The Abondance valley also offers fine Nordic ski trails and snowshoe routes. Discovering the heritage, visiting farms and tasting local specialities add a cultural and gourmet dimension to winter stays.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Winter walks • ✅ Paragliding
Skiing
Below are the 3 ski areas accessible from Abondance: Abondance (alpin), Les Portes du Soleil (alpin), Val d’Abondance (nordique).
Ski area — Abondance
⛰️ Altitudes: 950 m – 1690 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 17 km
💰 Day pass: 27.5 €
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.
Ski area — Les Portes du Soleil
⛰️ Altitudes: 974 m – 2276 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km
💰 Day pass: 73 €
With 600 km of runs across 12 resorts, the Portes du Soleil is not simply a ski area but one of the world’s largest interconnected ski safari spaces. Its unique feature is enabling a genuine ski journey, crossing the Franco-Swiss border almost without removing your skis, for an ever-renewed sliding and discovery experience. Extending from 1,000 to 2,400 metres altitude, the ski area offers incredible terrain diversity: from forest runs to wide high pastures, from gentle panoramic descents to legendary black runs such as the Mur Suisse at Champery — reserved for the most experienced skiers. While the heart of the ski area (Avoriaz, Chatel, Morgins, Champery) is perfectly linked ski-in ski-out, the immensity of the territory means some links between sectors — such as between Morzine and Les Gets — may require a short walk or shuttle. This reinforces the idea of a journey, where each resort preserves its own identity. Key resort highlights include: Avoriaz — the innovative high-altitude hub perched at 1,800 m, with its own 78 km of runs and links to Switzerland, famous for The Stash (a unique ecological snowpark with timber modules in the forest) and the Snowcross (marked but ungroomed runs for safe freeride initiation). Morzine and Les Gets — large village resorts combining village atmosphere and large-resort facilities with dynamic ski areas. Montriond — offering secret and fast access via the Ardent gondola, depositing skiers at the strategic Les Lindarets junction with direct links to Avoriaz and Switzerland. La Chapelle-d’Abondance — with its own 35 km ski area across two sectors, one connecting to the Swiss Torgon slopes for a gentler gateway to the wider domain.
Cross-country ski area — Val d’Abondance
⛰️ Altitudes: 950 m – 1500 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 3 km
💰 Day pass: 10 €
The Abondance valley, of which Abondance is the main village, offers a fine playground for Nordic skiing enthusiasts. The Val d’Abondance Nordic ski area offers several kilometres of trails for both classic and skating technique, linking the valley villages. The Abondance sector itself has a few kilometres of trails suited to family and leisure skiing in a pleasant natural setting. For a wider offering, Nordic skiers can easily access the La Chapelle-d’Abondance trails, which offer a larger and more varied ski area suited to all levels.
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Ski pass prices — Abondance
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Abondance.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abondance (alpin skiing) | 27.5 € | 154.5 € | 287 € | 2025-2026 |
| Les Portes du Soleil (alpin skiing) | 73 € | 373 € | 1303 € | 2026-2027 |
| Val d’Abondance (nordique skiing) | 10 € | 46 € | 83 € | 2025-2026 |
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