All activities

In short sequences, we explore the colours that illuminate the Abbey.

For those looking for the sporting side of rafting, swimming is guaranteed.

The French Ski School of La Chapelle d'Abondance offers group or private lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Bike Léman offers you a range of varied and complete services depending on the season: Enduro riding lessons, downhill, electric mountain bike rides, family discovery rides, enduro "shuttle" outings, raids.

From September onwards, the LONGO course will be making a comeback, with a full descent of the river.

As night falls, set off into the mountain shadows to enjoy a fondue while observing the stars and constellations.

Go for a guided mountain bike ride (3 hours or one day) on the magnificent paths of the Chablais: Plateau de Gavot, Balcons du Léman, Portes du Soleil, Vallée d'Abondance.

Discovery of milk, this precious liquid that we consume every day. Where does it come from, what is its composition and what are its transformations?

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.

Treasure hunt with map and riddles on the theme of mushing and workshops with sled dogs

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.

In a tandem paraglider, you will fly with a state-qualified instructor from the resort of Morzine or Les Gets with a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc. Duration of the flight: 10 to 20 minutes.

Along the Dranse (a branch of the river feeding into Lake Geneva) is a 7km trail (Cl II - III). A guide at the helm of the river boat takes 6 to 8 passengers on a bouncy, exciting and completely safe ride.

Instructors offer individual, private, or group for all levels, lessons during the school holidays for you to discover Nordic skiing and biathlon. Minimum age 8 years old.

After getting to grips with the VTC, your instructor will accompany you on a beautiful ride starting from Thonon-les-Bains.

Come and discover electric mountain biking on a fun and friendly ride along the banks of the Dranse. It's a great way to discover the most beautiful landscapes in the Abondance valley.

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.

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.

Do you want to try the activity canyoning? Different trips canyon and levels are you proposed with Manu, our guide canyon!

To discover skiing in the forest and in the powder, to make your mark on a still virgin snowpack. Far from the ski lifts, listening to the forest in a wonderful setting, you may see a deer, a chamois, an ibex.

Want to get started in wildlife photography, but don't know where to start or don't have the (expensive) equipment to get started? Join me for a small-group wildlife photography course in the Chablais region.

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

Come and learn to dive in a unique environment: Lake Geneva! Certain sites on Lake Geneva, which are easily accessible, protected from the waves and benefiting from a gentle slope, lend themselves perfectly to this kind of new experience.

Our electric foils let you fly above the water at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

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.

After learning a few map-reading tricks, each team is equipped with a compass, a map and 3...2...1... GO!!

An activity along the river frm Thonon and Morzine to discover with your friends or your family!

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.

Want to discover climbing? In a group or with a private guide, come and learn or improve your climbing skills in the Abondance valley with a state-approved instructor. From 6 years old. Reservation at least 48 hours in advance. 2-hour or half-day sessions.

Heritage is part of our daily lives, but what is it? Let's discover together the notions of tangible, intangible and natural heritage.

Accompanied by a mediator, go on a sensory discovery through a journey in 9 steps along the landscapes, gestures and techniques. Abondance cheese will no longer have any secrets for you!

Set off skiing with your mind at ease as your children are with us to eat and have fun with friends. The formula is additional to group ski lessons and includes a meal and rest time. For 3- to 12-year-olds.

Discover snowshoeing, an activity accessible to all, accustomed to walking or not. From walks to sporty hikes, come and experience fitness, pleasure and silence.

In the early morning, wild animals roam our mountains before the heat of the day. Discover them: chamois, ibexes, marmots, mouflons, eagles...

Our electric foils let you fly above the water at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

Make the most of the long summer evenings by taking the time to come climbing at one of the many cliffs of the Vallée d'Aulps.

With friends or family, come and finish your day's skiing in the company of ESF instruc-tors and try out some unusual ways to ride down the slope: airboard (from 1.25 m), snake-gliss and yooner (from 6 years). It is necessary to have a valid pass.

Armed with a float, flippers and wetsuit, swimming in white water is an incredible way to become one with the river. Surveillance by a specialist guide. On the River Dranse as you leave Thonon-Les-Bains.

From the family circuit to the more challenging enduro courses or simply to enjoy a trip to the resort (Portes du Soleil, Bernex, Samoëns, etc.) with the ski lifts, to learn or improve your downhill techniques.

Observe, smell, listen, touch, taste: an approach that awakens the senses around the cheeses of Savoy!

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.

As the Paris Olympics draw nearer, we'd like to introduce you to a number of sports, keeping in mind that "the important thing is to take part".

Mountain guides will help you discover the mountains and their pleasures! Full day or half day hikes: discovery of the fauna and flora, yoga hikes, gourmet hikes, special hikes for children, groups and schools. Programme at the tourist office.

Abondance, Tarine, Montbéliarde are the three breeds of cows that roam our meadows in the Abondance valley. But who are they ?

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.

Bioge fun adventure trails take you from tree to tree by the river. This sport is a great way to explore the mountain with specialist equipment.

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

Do you know the Bords de Dranse trail in winter? Come and discover it this winter on an electric mountain bike accompanied by a guide. Day or night outing from 69€ per person for a 3 hour ride.

Accompanied by a mediator, the children discover Abondance cheese, the emblematic cheese of the region, by tackling different themes: geography of the valley, cow breeds, stages of production, Savoy cheeses with a quality sign...

Tandem flight with your instructor, from the heights of Morzine. A brand-new, unique viewpoint you won't soon forget!

Explore a hamlet on the heights of the village of Abondance, and discover life in a mountain environment: geography, traditional habitat, building materials... are just some of the topics covered.

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.

The white water swimming is a sport of glide where sensations of power and speed are constantly renewed, is practiced in rivers and mountain streams and allows to consider descents with good unevenness.

Supervised via ferrata outing on the magnificent site of Saix de Miolène in Abondance. Half-day activity supervised by a state-approved instructor. All equipment is provided. Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance. Minimum requirement: 1.40 m, 40 kg.

This is an itinerary specifically designed and equipped for climbing the rock face. Your guide will be on hand to supervise you, accompany you and help you discover this unique activity in complete safety.

A hike with Martine Dupont to discover the Bel Air ridge in the Mont de Grange massif, a Natura 2000 nature reserve. A slightly strenuous hike. Elevation gain: 500 m. Magnificent views over Abondance and the valley.

Our mountain guides offer this half-day activity in the magnificent Nyon Canyon in Morzine. Departure is every day, morning and afternoon from 1 July to 31 August (and 1 June to 30 September on reservation).

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!

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!

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.

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

Let yourself be surprised by the wine and cheese pairings, a pleasant way to immerse yourself in the Savoyard terroir.

Two activities at the Abbey of Abondance with a preferential rate.

Canyon de Nyon in Morzine A 40-metre abseil from the footbridge overlooking the canyon, perfect for getting into the swing of things!

It's time to relax with a yoga session specially designed by Laurence Batt.

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.

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

Take your time to explore the exhibition areas, discover this ancestral know-how and learn about all the particularities of this Protected Designation of Origin product. A sensory discovery that ends around the tasting table.

Butter, yogurt, cheese ... are all dairy products. But what is the magic of this transformation?

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.

Amateur of sensation, you have a good level in skiing or snowboarding and you are bored on the slopes: come and discover our outings. An explosive cocktail of discovery in the "powder", off-piste rides, forest trails, bumps and boarder cross.

AN Rafting propose you canyoning initation from 10 years old, in Morzine.

Would you like to get your fill of excitement and sport? White water swimming is for you!

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!

Acrobatic courses in height, located in the heart of a beautiful forest at the entrance of the valley of Abondance, where strong sensations and shared moments are at the rendez-vous. The courses are accessible from 2 years old. Le parc change: nouveaux jeux pour l'été 2023 !

With this offer, participate in two activities: a guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance + a workshop of your choice.

A discovery of canyoning in the Nyon canyon in the Aulps valley: natural slides, abseiling down waterfalls, zip lines and jumps. From 12 years old. Technical equipment provided. Minimum booking 48 hours in advance.

Mother Nature gave birth to me in this beautiful valley. Like a painting, touch by touch, she has given me waterways, forests, mountain pastures and summits. My name is: PAYSAGE Folding, colouring, assembling: immortalise your favourite landscape!

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

In complete serenity and in a specially designed and equipped space, everything is organized so that your children from 3 to 4 years old can discover the joys of first slides through fun activities.

This airboat is usually only suitable for one person. It is like a far more stable kayak and you use a double paddle with it.

Intermediate between hiking and climbing, go accompanied by a state-certified guide for a half-day Via Ferrata. Face the void with this playful activity rich in sensations with breathtaking landscapes.

Walking, jumping, sliding, abseiling... Thanks to this sumptuous aquatic and mineral marriage, canyoning under the guidance of a specialized guide will lead you to a total change of scenery, just a stone's throw from Morzine in Haute Savoie!

You will be captain of your own two-person inflatable boat, a cross between a canoe and a raft. Your guide will be with you throughout your trip to show you the way.

Come and meet Cindy's dogs! Discover the different types of carriages, the equipment, the breeds of Nordic dogs, their needs... Enjoy cuddles and caresses ! Feel free to contact Cindy for more dates.

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!

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.

Every week, come and take part in the “Portes du Soleil” outing in the company of an instructor who will introduce you to the fabulous Portes du Soleil area. A great day of skiing and a good time to share… from La Chapelle d'Abondance.

What is a fresco? What is it made of? This artistic workshop will allow you to learn all about this ancient art and to try your hand at making it.

Want to get started in wildlife photography, but don't know where to start or don't have the (expensive) equipment to get started? Join me for a small-group wildlife photography course in the Chablais region.

After getting to grips with the VTC, your instructor will accompany you on a beautiful ride starting from Thonon-les-Bains.

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

Introduction and trips on mountain bikes, quadbikes, cross country, and endurance riding... Discover all the various activities supervised by our qualified instructors and explore the mountain biking and bikepark trails in the Portes du Soleil area!

For a unique experience that combines authenticity, nature and local produce! Come and share a moment with Alp'Evianature mountain guides.

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

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

Discover all the secrets of this dish, a local speciality made with Abondance cheese. Take part in its preparation, then share a moment of conviviality around its tasting.

Come and taste the joys of verticality with a climbing outing supervised by the High Mountain Guides of Châtel and the Valley of Abondance.

But in fact... what is an abbey? Follow us to discover all the secrets of the Abbey of Abondance!

The feeling of physical exertion combined with deep concentration (laser or lead pellet rifle shooting), is the ideal activity to challenge yourself, or friends and family, supervised by ESF Nordic ski instructors.

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.

A hike with mountain guide Martine Dupont and yoga teacher Audrey Cruz-Mermy. A flora hike to discover Lac d'Arvouins, complemented by a yoga session in the heart of nature.

The French Ski School of La Chapelle d'Abondance offers group or private lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

During this workshop, become an apprentice cheese maker and transform milk into cheese!

A unique and innovative experience combining sport and the environment. Packraft is above all a state of mind.

A common passion, a powerful nature. Let's live the mountain, together. The mountain guides of Châtel and the Vallée d'Abondance put their experience and knowledge of the mountain at your service, for an unforgettable adventure.

The Centre de Recherches et d'Etudes sur le Milieu Montagnard is recruiting young eco-guards to criss-cross the mountain trails and help walkers discover the wealth of biodiversity in the mountains.

Using safe machines and accompanied by an adult, children create and decorate their own wooden object, a nice holiday souvenir to take home!

Kayak adventure, a relaxed micro-adventure!

Archery animation, Archery 2, Archery 3D, Run Archery, Arc Trap, Compound bow, Sarbacane, Sarbacane Pro Evolution

Let your child discover the days of a musher during 2h30 through a treasure hunt on the theme of Mushing! Small workshops and practice.

Test your mettle up on high by trying this all-safe attached climbing technique. The rock face is equipped with ladders and easy hand and foot holds. It's an excellent way to enjoy the magnificent views that look even better from up high.

A multi-faceted activity: sporty, fun and educational. Caving is the exploration of the natural underground environment, which extends over several kilometers of galleries. A real labyrinth that your guide will help you discover.

Our electric foils let you fly above the water at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

The workshop includes glass recipes, observation of stained glass windows and the creation of a personal work.

Armed with a float, flippers and wetsuit, swimming in white water is an incredible way to become one with the river. Surveillance by a specialist guide. On the River Dranse as you leave Thonon-Les-Bains.

Whether you're an avid photographer wanting to learn how to better capture the sky, or just a night-watching enthusiast, you'll learn more about constellations, the history of the Universe and the stars while having a great time.

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).

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.

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

Along the Dranse (a branch of the river feeding into Lake Geneva) is a 7km trail (Cl II - III). A guide at the helm of the river boat takes 6 to 8 passengers on a bouncy, exciting and completely safe ride.

After getting to grips with the VTC, your instructor will accompany you on a beautiful ride starting from Thonon-les-Bains.

Good for the head and good for the body, archery is a sport requiring precision and concentration that is perfectly suited to children but not only...

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.

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

An ancestor of skiing, telemark carries with it the splendor of the beginnings of sliding on snow, at the time when boards were mainly used as a means of locomotion.

A treasure hunt to find a mischievous angel and learn all about the Abbey of Abondance...

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.

Discover rock climbing, supervised by a state-certified instructor. This moderate-level activity takes place on the Chaux rock face in St Jean d'Aulps, and will delight young climbers and beginners alike.

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 high mountain guides of the Bureau des guides de la Vallée d'Abondance proposes you initation and guide you in via ferrata and climbing. The guide adapts to your level and experience.

Climbing sessions suitable for all levels on an artificial wall at A7 Aventure on the crossroads between Châtel and Morzine. Ideal for beginners or an introduction to the cliffs in the Vallée d’Aulps and Val d’Abondance.

Follow the mediator who will show you all the treasures of the Abbey of Abondance.

With the help of a kit and some explanations, let yourself be guided along the water to practice or learn rowing. A complete sport that links coordination, balance and fitness. Solo if you are practicing or in duo with an instructor to discover.

With a maximum of 8 people in the boat, your guide will take you down rapids and through gorges, pointing out any wildlife on the way, and suggesting novel ways to go down the river.

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

An introduction to the art of writing in the Middle Ages.

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!

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

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

Pedal your way to the heart of the Val d'Abondance! A path along the river takes you through flower-filled villages and sharp mountain peaks to the Portes du Soleil.

You will be captain of your own one-person inflatable boat, a cross between a canoe and a raft. Your guide will be with you throughout your trip to show you the way.

In the continuation of the great Odyssey, Cindy proposes you to discover the job of Musher with her sheptel at the foot of the slopes of Bernex.

Inflatable boat with one or two places (one place for the airboat, two for the canoraft) on which you will learn to evolve on the river in complete autonomy. This activity involves a slightly higher degree of technicality than rafting.

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

Meet in front of the Nautical Centre to start your day in a dynamic way, with a tailor-made activity in the exceptional setting of the Publier coastal parks. Work on coordination, flexibility, muscle strengthening and balance.

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.

According to your sensitivity and your desires, under the roofs, in the storehouses or in front of the cloister's paintings, apprehend the specificities of Abondance abbey.

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.

Supervised by a professional, learn or improve your practice of mountain biking or VAE. In a wooded setting, between the mountain range and Lake Geneva, on flat trails or on more athletic trails, there is something for everyone.

Go for a different type of hike, one where you're allowed to jump in puddles (well deep pools actually) and scramble over rocks and slide down natural chutes without worrying about getting soaked or dirty! Location: Nyon canyon, Giffre canyon, Balme canyon, Foron canyon, Angon & Montmin canyons.

The hikes that are organized by our guides will make you discover the Chablais massifs such as the Balcons du Léman, the Portes du Soleil tour, the Bellevaux ridges, the Mont Blanc tour or any other destination at your request.

Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment, we offer you two types of possible practice depending on your disability: standing up skiing or snowboarding and the ski chair.

An rafting propose you rafting activities on the Dranse River and all the Haute Savoie region.

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).

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

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

Explore a hamlet on the heights of the village of Abondance, and discover life in a mountain environment: geography, traditional habitat, building materials... are just some of the topics covered.

Cindy offers you the opportunity to discover our beautiful mountain trails and the Nordic sled dogs through a Cani-rando. Towed by the waist, the ride can be sportive or classic.

The French Ski School of La Chapelle d'Abondance offers group or private lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

The resort's mascot has no shortage of ideas, and will propose a range of challenges, from tug-of-war to obstacle courses. Bernie will find the right activities to keep you entertained in a friendly atmosphere.

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

Discover the Abondance valley in an unusual way by mountain bike or electric bike. An unusual trail game through the village, single tracks, chapel and fruit orchards. A 16 km loop to be completed independently, with friends or family, punctuated by riddles and surprises.

Skiing lesson led by the instructors of the Ecole du Ski Francais from Sunday to Friday: group ski lesson, private lessons for children or adults. Private lesson on Saturday.

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.

Hydrospeeds, also known as white-water sledges, are chunky bits of floaty foam shaped so you can fit the top of your body snugly into them, hold on tight and negotiate the river, getting a frog’s eye-view!

Between history, architecture and murals, stroll freely in the heart of the Abbey of Abondance.

On the lower reaches of the river, you can enjoy a gentle introduction to rafting!

Driving courses on mountain roads; discover the pleasure of driving an exceptional car in the best possible conditions! There's no notion of speed or time here, just the sheer pleasure of driving! Take a look at our predefined itineraries, or ask for your very own customized one! All our routes return to their starting point. The starting point can be modified according to your wishes and our possibilities. Our rides are supervised by an instructor and comply with the Highway Code.