Of glacial origin, Lake Plagnes is a magnificent place to take some time for yourself during the winter. You can admire the snow on the surrounding mountains. You can also practice Nordic skiing, or ice skating, when the lake is frozen enough.
Be told the story of this abbey which has dominated the village since the 12th century and discover an architectural, artistic and religious heritage of great renown.
During a fun, scientific and sensory visit, discover all the particularities of this emblematic cheese of the valley. From cows grazing in the meadows and mountain pastures to the smells of ripening, through the manufacturing stages: Abondance cheese will no longer hold any secrets for you!
The vallée d’Abondance, the plateau de Gavot and the pays d’Évian form a territory between lake and mountains with a rich, plural and complementary historical heritage.
From the shores of Lake Geneva to the summit of Mont de Grange, at an altitude of 2432 metres, the pays d’Evian vallée d’Abondance also has unique landscapes ready to be explored.
All of the municipalities in the pays d’Evian vallée d’Abondance are labeled Pays d’Art et d’Histoire. This label is awarded to local authorities, which engage in the animation and enhancement of their architecture and heritage.
