All winter activities

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, proposes a snowshoe hike to the Fécon mountain pasture in neighboring Switzerland. Booking essential.

A ski club for children aged from 3 to 6 years old to begin skiing in the fun way.

We are not here to "buy terrain": Singletracks, hairpins, balcony/ridge paths, lakes, forests, alpine pastures, summits, sharp bends, ..., everything is there to have maximum pleasure during these E-enduro rides.

Through an illustrated story, follow Juliette, a farmer from the village of Abondance and share her activities!

These 2 to 5 day courses will allow you to optimise your riding technique and work on your areas of improvement, in order to gain in confidence and pleasure. Suitable for all ages.

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, accompanies you to the Mont de Grange reserve to observe chamois in their natural habitat on the Abondance side of the Jouly mountain pasture. Ascent 350m.

A mountain bike instructor will supervise you during your half-day or full-day electric mountain bike outings in the Abondance valley. Information and reservations at the Vélo Dranse shop.

Come and try your hand at snowshoeing, discover the mountain environment, fauna and flora, and learn more about the snowpack and avalanche risks with an avalanche transceiver exercise.

Martine, AMM at the Bureau de la Montagne de la Vallée d'Abondance, proposes an easy hike in the Chevenne valley, at the foot of the Cornettes de Bise. We'll stop for an aperitif based on local produce * Elevation gain 200 m.

Supervised by a mountain professional, discover snowshoes outings with professionalism, competence, friendliness, ethics and professional ethics.

Take advantage of our proximity to Switzerland and Italy for a day in Heliskiing. Departure from Courmayeur (Italy) or from Le Chable near Verbier (Switzerland).

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, proposes a hike on the Belair ridge: a superb panorama of the Vallée d'Abondance. Bring your own picnic and drink. Reservations required.

Take a trip to the Saint-Maurice church, a true symbol of the village and whose construction lasted nearly 4 centuries! With the help of an audio-guide (audio-pen) and a map, all the secrets of this church will be revealed to you.

Around the magnificent Lac des Plagnes (5 km above Abondance), you'll discover the thrill of sliding, pulled by a team of Siberian huskies.

Handiski, fun for everyone The Ecole du Ski Françaisis actively involved in teaching disabled skiers, a group that requires special knowledge. Our instructors follow advanced training so that they can teach all types of physical or mental disability.

A special activity for children aged 5 to 14, to discover the far north: go on snowshoes in the footsteps of wild animals, build an igloo, cook a good snack on the fire.

Supervised by a qualified musher, you learn to drive a sled pulled by 3 or 4 dogs. After attending the theoretical explanations, you become a pilot with: - 1/2h theory, harnessing of dogs - 1/2h driving

The paret is a toboggan once used by children to get to school.

An intense but effortless off-piste outing to explore new horizons, progress and have fun skiing and why not prepare to go on ski touring! Powder snow, crusty snow or traffolée will no longer hold any secrets for you!

From the age of 8, come and discover carriage driving, improve your skills on an adapted track or perfect your skills on a more technical track (5 km of track). It is a real sport, the basics of which are acquired through 5 levels.

Hike and descend by paret (Snooc) to the tepee for an aperitif dinner.

During the winter, the mid-moutain guide of the Bureau de la Montagne de la Vallée d'Abondance propose you along the week different guided snowshoes walking with different levels and themes. A program per week is available at the tourist office.

Learn about the specificities of Abondance cheese and stimulate your senses with this fun tour for the whole family.

Discover snowshoeing, at night. By the light of the stars, we will join our “caban’igloo” or our tepee and enjoy a Savoyard meal together: aperitif, charcuterie, Savoyard fondue, dessert…

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, will show you the Serranants mountain pasture and how to spot chamois on the slopes of the Pic de la Corne. Elevation 350m * Booking essential.

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, takes you on a tour of the Mont de Grange reserve on the Abondance side, where we sometimes see chamois. Bring your binoculars if you have them. Booking essential.

Lying on your stomach on an inflatable sledge, steer with your body and discover the wild excitement of riding so close to the snow! Starts at 1.25m minimum.

Introduction to the avalanche victim detector (DVA) from 5.30 pm to 7 pm with the ESF instructors. Minimum 5 registrations, equipment provided, 15 € per person. Registration at the ESF office.

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, takes you on a tour of the vallon de Cubourre, a well-snowed area at the foot of the Pointe de Chavache and Entre-Deux-Pertuis where we can spot chamois.

Lessons are given by state-qualified instructors and run from Sunday to Friday. Private and group lessons. New: "Déclic" course: 6 students max. All levels: from beginner to advanced!

Mountain bike riding lessons for 1 or 2 people. From the basics of riding to the most technical moves: basic position, braking, steep descent, up/down turns, jumps...,. Video analysis will be provided. Suitable for all ages.

Are you familiar with the banks of the Dranse in summer? Come and discover them this winter on an electric mountain bike accompanied by a guide. From €69 per person for a 3-hour ride.

Ice driving courses this summer from July 20 in the Vallée d'Abondance!

Starting from the Plagnes lake, discover the local fauna by hiking. Information and booking at the ESF office.

Go on synthetic sealskin, far from the ski lifts to rediscover the joys of skiing in the heart of nature after a great sporting effort, supervised by a high mountain guide.

Would you like to try your hand at macro photography, but don't know where to start or don't have the right equipment? Join me for a macro photography workshop in the Chablais region in a small group (max. 6 people).

Archery animation, 2 blazon shooting, 3D blazon shooting, Run Archery, Arc Trap, Compound bow, Sarbacane, Sarbacane Pro Évolution. In winter, possibility of raquett'arc or run'arc snow.

Guided hikes by our instructors on the most beautiful paths in the region: Balcons du Léman, Domaine des Portes du Soleil, Plateau de Gavot, Vallée d'Abondance.... The routes will be adapted to the level of each person. Possibility to rent the VTTAE

Lessons are given by state-certified instructors. Private lessons every day, group lessons Sunday to Friday. New: "Déclic" classes for up to 6 students.

Snowshoe trekking and tasting of Savoyard cheeses and charcuterie in a genuine old-fashioned alpine chalet. Enjoy tome, Abondance and other local products in a natural setting overlooking Lake Geneva.

Bike Léman offers you a wide range of services in winter. Come and discover new sensations on the snow!

Because riding a VTTAE (electrically assisted bicycle) requires very specific skills, we have made this practice our speciality and we offer you riding lessons dedicated to this growing discipline.

Take advantage of the Portes du Soleil to practice off-piste skiing. Our guides will show you the secret corners of the resort in search of the best snow to make the most of your day.

Set off at dusk for an evening outing, joining our tepee for a tasting of local produce.

Martine Dupont, AMM from the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, proposes a gourmet hike in the Morgins valley (Switzerland). An easy hike with a tasting of local products.

For the whole family. A fun snowshoe outing to discover animal tracks and plants, with a tasting of wood-roasted marshmallows.

Like a musher, you will live an experience in the company of a team of competition huskies. Discover the fabulous history of mushing, meet these extraordinary dogs, stroke them and take photos with them, participate in their harnessing and learn how to use the equipment!

For the whole family. A fun snowshoe outing to discover animal tracks and plants, with a tasting of wood-roasted marshmallows.

The instructors offer snowshoeing excursions every week. New: gourmet escapades! Your ESF instructors invite you on a snowshoeing hike with a gourmet interlude at Essert 1382 high-altitude restaurant.

The paret is a sled used in the past by children to get to school. Playful and easy, today this modern composite paret can be worn and stored in a bag and allows you to slide on the slopes without knowing how to ski.

The ESF instructors offer you gourmet ski touring in the moonlight or at sunrise throughout the winter season!

Group lessons, private lessons for initiation or improvement in classic cross-country skiing, skating and biathlon in the Nordic areas of the Abondance Valley.

Would you like to learn landscape photography at the end of the day? Then join me for a small-group sunset photo workshop on the shores of Lake Geneva. A great opportunity to improve your skills while enjoying the last rays of sunshine.

Kennel visit, Petit Musher with preparation and harnessing of dogs on a sled

The ESF instructors offer you a programme of snowshoe hikes this winter.

Climb aboard the sleigh and enjoy a 20-minute ride.

Discover the delights of another slide away or improve your skills. Take your board and come on with our riders team!

The Vallée d'Abondance has several sites to learn about ice climbing. Our high mountain guides will take you on little steep structures to teach you the basics of ice climbing techniques.

Discover the Abbey and the Maison du Fromage Abondance at your own pace and according to your desires!

Discover our dogs and our activities through games and quizzes on the theme of mushing.

Would you like to learn how to photograph winter landscapes and sublimate snow-covered mountains? Join me for a small-group (max. 6 people) landscape photography workshop in the Chablais region.

A sliding sport that involves hurtling down the slopes on an inflatable sled.

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, takes you on a tour of the cascade and combe de la Louennaz, where we can sometimes spot a few chamois. where we can sometimes spot a few chamois. Elevation gain 300 m. Booking essential.

Do you like Escape Games? Do you like Apéro? This is for you. A big cooler arrives at your home full of good local products: wine, beer, juice, sausages, cheeses... But to consume them, you have to free them. Count on 2 hours of play. French version only.

Explore the Abbey whilst you have fun with the activities in the MuséOjeux bag: observation, location, songs, an entire programme to share with family or between friends!

Look, listen, touch, smell, taste... With their senses alert, visitors immerse themselves in the history of Abondance cheese and its region. The visit ends around the tasting table!

Comfortably installed in the sled pulled by a dozen dogs, you enjoy the landscape. The musher leads you and explains the life of the pack to you.

Practice ice skating on the Abondance ice rink. Sliding animals for children.

The Baby Park is a sledding concept for children aged 3 to 7, designed by Expérience Montagne.

The ESF instructors offer half-day or full-day ski touring lessons.

Would you like to get off the slopes and discover the secret corners of the magnificent PDS ski area? Our instructors will teach you to improve your off-piste skiing techniques, identify snow types and show you the best spots.

The mountain guides of the Abondance Valley Guide Bureau will initiate and accompany you on ski touring excursions in the Abondance Valley, in the mountains of Haute-Savoie and Switzerland.

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, proposes a hike on the Savolaire plateau in Switzerland: superb panorama of the Teeth of the South.

Snowshoe outing to discover the wild snowy spaces of the Abondance valley for individuals, adult groups, children and school groups.

With friends, family or colleagues, come and challenge yourselves in teams by pushing your inflatable pebble with your partner sitting on top. Who will reach the center of the target?

Discover the wild fauna and its way of life in winter. Observe the emblematic mountain animal: the chamois or the ibex.

Experience an unforgettable moment with family and friends during a series of fun activities. Challenge yourselves in teams to a paret race, human curling and many other surprises!

Would you like to discover astrophotography in a simple, friendly and accessible way? Then join me for an astrophotography workshop in the Chablais region in a small group.

8 cheeses have escaped... it's up to you to find them with a tablet or your smartphone!

You will visit the cloister and its 15th century mural paintings, before visiting the exhibition "From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley" in the old monastery. Access to the abbey church is independent (outside of services).

Snowshoe outing to Abondance, in the mountain pastures to discover the life of the fauna in winter and try to observe the chamois.

We provide an Alpine ice driving experience in Abondance, Haute Savoie. On our ice circuit, you can discover the excitement of ice driving in your own car or in Porsche Cayman.

You are snowboarders and you want to get away from the ski area and go to tease the most beautiful lines of our massif or the highest mountains of the Alps, the splitboard is the solution!