Walking itinerary on the banks of the Dranse: From La Chapelle d'Abondance to Abondance

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Elevation : 1026m
Chemin des Plans, Parking en face de l'école, 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance
A lovely fifteen-kilometer round trip along the Dranse river between Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Ideal for families!
This itinerary, located in the heart of the Abondance valley, is a beautiful walk along the river that takes you from La Chapelle d'Abondance to Abondance along the Dranse.

There's no difficulty on this walk, making it ideal for a family outing.

There are several bus stops along the way, should you wish to make just one trip, or shorten your walk.

You can also start from the village of Abondance and follow the signs to La Chapelle d'Abondance.

Along the way, you'll be able to observe the mountains of the Abondance valley and their alpine pastures, as well as the traditional habitat. You'll pass an old bread oven. You may even come across some Abondance cows in the meadows along the way.

Picnic tables and benches make this a pleasant place to stroll on hot summer days.

Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
Plain text period
From 01/05 to 30/11 daily.
Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services

Services

Free car park
Parking
Car park
Picnic area
Pets welcome
Dogs must be kept on a leash (mountain bikers and many hikers pass by depending on the period).
Coach access
Restaurant
Stroller-accessible
Updated on 20 July 2025 at 17:16
by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
(Offer identifier : 6166340)
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