Ski area Essert – Abondance

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    Abondance

    Little by little, you’ll get a taste for skiing at Abondance: a beginners’ area and pistes for all levels, a snowpark and small off-piste runs for the more adventurous, and a panoramic restaurant to relax and enjoy!
    A real family ski vacation!

    The Essert ski area

    The village resort of Abondance offers a gondola-accessible ski area close to the village center. The area is particularly well-suited to families: from green runs to black runs, from beginners’ areas to snowparks, there’s something for everyone!

    The different sectors of the ski area – Le Lac, La Corne and Fremoux – offer a variety of slopes at different levels. Beginners can learn to ski in a dedicated area with lifts adapted to their level. Younger skiers can try their hand at freestyle in the new snowpark or perfect their jumps.

    The Ludoffaz snow front, just a stone’s throw from the village, is a run for tobogganers and skiers.

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    Further information

    The purchase of the ski passes is done at the cash desks of the ski lifts located at the bottom of the Essert cable car. Other point of sale: ESF chalet in the center of the village.

    Services & Equipment

    • Picnic area
    • Poste de secours-en
    • Slegde run for children
    • Play area
    • Restaurant
    • Covered picnic area
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Public WC
    • Pets welcome
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    Opening

    From 23/12 to 31/03 between 8.45 am and 5 pm.

    Subject to snow conditions.

    Animals

    Animaux : Accepted

    Dogs are allowed on the Essert gondola to the Essert restaurant, but not on the ski slopes.

    Prices

    Adult 5 hours: 21.30 to 25 € (Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Adult day: 23.40 to 27.50 € (Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Adult Saturday: 11 € (Every Saturday except during school vacations.)
    Adult 2 days: 46.80 to 55 € (Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Adult 3 days: 70.10 to 82.50 € (Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Adult 4 days: 93.50 to 110 € (Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Child 5 hours: 16.90 to 19.90 € (Ages 5 to 15.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Child day : 18.60 to 21.90 € (Ages 5 to 15.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Child Saturday: 11 € (Every Saturday, except during school vacations.)
    Child 2 days : 37.20 to 43.80 € (Ages 5 to 15.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Child 3 days : 55.80 to 65.70 € (Ages 5 to 15.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Child 4 days : 74.50 to 87.60 € (Ages 5 to 15.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Junior 5 hours: 18 to 21.20 € (From 16 to 19 years old.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Day Junior pass (16-19 years): 19.80 to 23.30 € (From 16 to 19 years old.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Junior 2 days: 39.60 to 46.60 € (From 16 to 19 years old.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Junior 3 days: 59.40 to 69.90 € (From 16 to 19 years old.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Junior 4 days: 79.20 to 93.20 € (From 16 to 19 years old.
    Minimum fee: Family rate.)
    Senior 5 hours: Age 75 to 74. 75 and over: free.
    Minimum price: Family price.
    Senior day: 11.70 to 13.80 € (Age 75 to 74. 75 and over: free.
    Minimum price: Family price.)
    Senior 2 days: 23.50 to 27.60 € (Age 75 to 74. 75 and over: free.
    Minimum price: Family price.)
    Senior 3 days: 35.20 to 41.40 € (Age 75 to 74. 75 and over: free.
    Minimum price: Family price.)
    Senior 4 days: 46.90 to 55.20 € (Age 75 to 74. 75 and over: free.
    Minimum price: Family price.)
    Set price pedestrian day: 6 €
    Set price pedestrian week: 36 €.

    Free entry for children < 5 years, people > 74.
    Child entry valid for 0 - 15 years.

    Tariffs:
    Child: 5 to 15 years old, on presentation of an ID.
    Junior/young person: 16 to 19 years old, on presentation of an ID card.
    Senior: 65 to 74 years old, upon presentation of an ID.

    Prices:
    Children: 5 to 15 years old, with proof of identity.
    Junior/young person: 16 to 19 years old, with proof of identity.
    Senior: 65 to 74 years old, upon presentation of an ID.

    Student rate: 20 to 22 years old, on presentation of proof of identity = YOUTH rate.
    Free of charge: children under 5 years old and people over 75 years old on presentation of an identity document - compulsory package.
    5-hour" pass Automatic countdown at the terminal, triggered by the first passage through a terminal, for 5 consecutive hours.
    3-day passes and more Issued on a "Mains Libres" medium at a unit price of €3 if the customer does not already have one.
    Family rate: details of the application of the family rate are available at the Abondance ski lift ticket office.

    Information for booking

    Tariffs: Child: 5 to 15 years old, on presentation of an ID. Junior/young person: 16 to 19 years old, on presentation of an ID card. Senior: 65 to 74 years old, upon presentation of an ID. Prices: Children: 5 to 15 years old, with proof of identity. Junior/young person: 16 to 19 years old, with proof of identity. Senior: 65 to 74 years old, upon presentation of an ID. Student rate: 20 to 22 years old, on presentation of proof of identity = YOUTH rate. Free of charge: children under 5 years old and people over 75 years old on presentation of an identity document - compulsory package. 5-hour" pass Automatic countdown at the terminal, triggered by the first passage through a terminal, for 5 consecutive hours. 3-day passes and more Issued on a "Mains Libres" medium at a unit price of €3 if the customer does not already have one. Family rate: details of the application of the family rate are available at the Abondance ski lift ticket office.

    Payment method

    • American Express
    • Carte bancaire
    • Chèque
    • Chèque Vacances
    • Espèces

    Location

    Domaine de l'Essert
    74360 Abondance

    In the center of the village, take the direction of Prétairié - Télécabine de l'Essert. The lift ticket offices are located at the bottom of the cable car. During the French school vacations, ski passes are also sold at the ESF chalet.

    Characteristics :

    • Mountain location
    • Ski resort
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Near shuttle stop
    • Village 2 km away

    Spoken languages

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

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