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The Chablais Massif is a pre-Alpine mountain range shared between France and Switzerland. It spreads from the north of the Southern shores of Lake Geneva, which is known as the Bas-Chablais (Lower Chablais) and is separated into several high-altitude valleys: the Green Valley, Brevon Valley, Aulps Valley and of course our magnificent Abondance Valley to form the Haut-Chablais (Upper-Chablais).
Between the Bas-Chablais and Haut-Chablais, the Pays de Gavot unites them. Here we also find many of the Pays d’Evian-Vallée d’Abondance municipalities, such as Bernex and Thollon-les-mémises, which are both village-resorts!
The Chablais Massif covers the entire northern part of Haute-Savoie to the west. To the east it stretches into Switzerland as far as the Vaud Canton via Valais, glorified by the Dents du Midi mountain range.
The Chablais region has been a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2012. The Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark has 23 developed Geosites, 7 of which are in the pays d’Evian-Vallée d’Abondance area. A remarkable wealth of geological and geographical resources to explore and reconnect with the history of the Earth.
Perched at an altitude of 2222 metres, the Dent d’Oche is one of the emblematic peaks of the Chablais region. Its history is closely linked to the village of Bernex, which sees this peak towering above it in all its magnificence.
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Culminating at an altitude of 2432 m, the Mont de Grange (Natura 2000) is the highest summit in the pays d’Evian-vallée d’Abondance territory and the second highest in the Chablais. It sublimates the valley of Abondance in company of the Cornettes de Bise.
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The Cornettes de Bise massif is located between the Abondance valley and the Tanay valley, in Switzerland. Located in the town of La Chapelle d’Abondance, it peaks at 2432 m above sea level and is part of the Natura 2000 network.
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The Chablais is bursting with walks! In summer, you’ll come across wild ibex or cows and sheep in the mountain pastures. All on the way to a natural glacial lake or one of our iconic peaks!
In the pays d’Evian-vallée d’Abondance region, we’ve put together a selection of hikes you won’t want to miss. Exceptional scenery guaranteed!
The communes of the Pays d’Evian, the Pays de Gavot and the Vallée d’Abondance unite under the same banner to form the territory of the pays d’Evian vallée d’Abondance!
From Lake Geneva (372 m) to Mont de Grange (2,432 m), an astonishing territory or a natural territory, the pays d’Évian-vallée d’Abondance comes in different facets and will continue to surprise those who wish to explore it!