La Chapelle-D'abondance: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in La Chapelle-D'abondance
The municipal Nordic ski area of La Chapelle-d'Abondance is located along the Dranse. Along the Dranse, it offers 23 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails – from green to black routes. The area also includes zones for beginners, ski orienteering and biathlon.
Winter
The La Panthiaz/Braitaz ski sector has an elevation difference of 800 metres through the fir trees. The Crêt-Béni ski sector offers green and red slopes for all ability levels. Deciding to book a hotel in La Chapelle-d'Abondance is a part of planning your stay in its own right.
Nature
The Parc à Daims is located on a municipal area of approximately 4,000 square metres, which is lightly wooded and slightly sloping, at the edge of the forest. A small path and a footbridge allow visitors to get to know the deer living there.
Culture
The Église Saint-Maurice was built between the 14th and 18th centuries. The present building is a 19th-century reconstruction from the Sardinian era, restored in 2008. The church can be explored with an audio guide and a map.
Cuisine
In summer, the Ferme du Féto offers, by reservation, morning visits to see the traditional production of farmhouse cheese at the Lou M'nias alpine chalet, followed by a tasting. At the Ferme du Féto, visitors can also accompany the herdsman to bring the cows to the chalet and then take part in milking them. Once a week, by reservation, a one-hour hike with the herdsman takes place from the farm to the alpine pasture, followed by a typical meal and an escorted return by torchlight.
At the Chèvrerie des Thoules, visitors can milk goats and watch cheese being made. The Fruitière de La Chapelle d'Abondance produces traditional Savoy cheeses daily and allows them to mature. During the season, it offers tours of its facilities by reservation.
For the overarching travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
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