This little mountain village is nestled in Haute-Savoie, 30 kilometres from Lake Geneva (Lake Léman), 15 minutes from the Swiss border and 1h30 from Geneva. Abondance’s ski resort is linked to the Portes du Soleil ski domain, one of the largest ski domains in the world. A remarkable Alpine village, in Abondance there is a multitude of activities and events, in both winter and summer. Abondance is also a breed of cow, and a type of cheese, which also contribute to the reputation of this incredible place.
The communes of the Pays d’Evian, the Pays de Gavot and the Vallée d’Abondance unite under the same banner to form the territory of the pays d’Evian vallée d’Abondance!
From Lake Geneva (372 m) to Mont de Grange (2,432 m), an astonishing territory or a natural territory, the pays d’Évian-vallée d’Abondance comes in different facets and will continue to surprise those who wish to explore it!
Don’t miss any of the events that take place in and around Abondance!
The typically Savoyard heritage with its 12th century Abbey, traditional houses, its view across the surrounding peaks, its gastronomy, and cheerful locals. It’s impossible not to be seduced by this mountain village’s attributes and all its charm.
In Abondance, the Essert ski domain, and its 17km of slopes, will open from 17th of December 2022 to 26th of March 2023. The village also has shuttle bus links to the Portes du Soleil ski domain, one of the biggest domains in the world.
Built in the 12th century, the Abbey made its mark on the history of Abondance village and shaped the lives of its inhabitants. Situated in the centre of the village at the heart of the Chablais massif, between Lake Geneva and the Swiss border, in 1875 this treasure became the first Savoyard building to be classified as a historic monument. Its abbey, remarkable cloister and convent buildings make the Abbey a centerpiece of the Pays d’art et d’histoire pays d’Evian – vallée d’Abondance.
La Maison du Fromage Abondance groups three activities in the same place: a cheese maturing cooperative, an Abondance cheese information centre, and a shop selling local produce.
During a fun, scientific, and sensorial visit, discover all the peculiarities of this valley’s iconic cheese. From cows grazing in the meadows, pastures carrying the sweet odours of maturing cheese, to the cheese’s manufacturing stages: Abondance cheese will reveal all its secrets!
