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A place which conserves, displays and appreciates artist books. The 'Manoir des Livres' is a heritage library dedicated to showcasing artist books through its collections, exhibitions and dedicated programme.

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.

Holidays, cultural or sporting breaks, lakes and mountains, walks or hikes, flora and fauna, you'll find it all here.

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.

With its tradition as a rural haven, its outstanding setting and whole range of fun, sporting and educational activities,Châtel is a particularly good destination for groups.

The Le Carlina holiday center welcomes you for your green class, discovery class, snow class and holiday stays.

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.

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

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.

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 !

Le Soleil Levant is a family-run chalet, open since 1965 and located in the heart of the village of Châtel. It enjoys an exceptional location in all seasons.

Board a boat for a remarkable rafting trip through nature, gorges and rapids. An atmospheric descent alternating between rapids and calmer sections.

A valley, a cow, a cheese... a house to discover. Discover all the characteristics of this Protected Designation of Origin cheese on a fun, scientific and sensory tour.

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

The center welcomes school groups and families, friends, tribes and hikers.

Hiking outings to discover the wild spaces of the Abondance valley for individuals, adult groups, children and school groups. Possible themes: wildlife outings, edible plant outings, etc.

Try to escape in under 60 minutes. Cooperate, communicate, be creative to solve our challenges: Casino Hold-Up, The Legend of Excalibur, The Mysteries of Atlantis. Afterwards, head for a debriefing at our Bar de Curiosités.

CrazySchool offers cultural and sensory game trails suitable for all: families, groups of friends, leisure centres, schools, associations, companies and special events (hen/bachelor parties, team-building, conferences, etc.)

Between lake and mountains, close to Switzerland, "Coté Lac" is the perfect place to explore the region, enjoy multiple sports and cultural activities.

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.

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.

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

An old farm built in 1783 houses this museum, providing visitors with an insight into the location’s fascinating history: farmhouse interior, from stable to kitchen including a display of everyday objects and a collection of old skis dating from 1900.

In the heart of the authentic Abondance valley, join in one hour's walk a beautiful refuge, located at 1500 m altitude at the foot of Mount Grange. It proposes you the accomodation and small restauration.

Arbr’acadabra offers activities supervised by a guide: via ferrata, rock climbing and canyoning. Our adventure park offers around forty suspended workshops for you to discover 6 different circuits of all levels. Rental of equipment via ferrata on site.

Ice driving courses this summer from July 20 in the Vallée d'Abondance!

Ideally located between La Chapelle d'Abondance and Châtel, our center will offer you a quality service. Exceptional views of the mountains and valley, outdoor space for summer and winter games. Swimming pool open in summer.

Set off on a guided mountain bike tour (3h or full day) along the magnificent trails of the Chablais region: Plateau de Gavot, Balcons du Léman, Portes du Soleil, Vallée d'Abondance.

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.

The holdeays center les Clarines is open all year round, welcome groups, families, classes. In the heart of the Abondance Valley, it proposes you ski holidays and dicovering of the mountains.

Founded in the 12th century by canons and occupied by Cistercian monks from the 17th century, the Abbey of Abondance was abolished in 1761. It reveals the power of a gothic mountain architecture and conceals fabulous artistic treasures.

Les Cyclamens is a hotel for groups of children or families located in Châtel, a charming resort in the Portes du Soleil. No fuss here! We welcome you in an authentic and friendly setting, in a chalet dressed all in wood.

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

Snowshoe outings to discover the wild snowy spaces of the Abondance valley for individuals, adult groups, children and school groups. Possible themes: wildlife outings, trapper outings, etc.

Supervised outings with a state-certified instructor: via ferrata, climbing and canyoning for individuals and groups. All equipment provided. Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance.

Formed by a glacier, the Gorges du Pont du Diable are located in the Vallée d'Aulps, and are crossed by the Dranse de Morzine. The visit is on foot (120 m ascent) to discover the history of the Pont du Diable, some 10,000 years old.

Venture into our canyon and alternate between jumps, slides and abseils, all accompanied by a state-certified guide. Come and enjoy an activity that combines caving, hiking and climbing.

Holiday centre for groups and children, 150-bed hotel for groups with rooms of 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 beds equipped with bathroom and WC.

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.