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

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Medium
3h25min
15.6km
Round trip
+100m
-100m

Description

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.

Pricing

Free entry but transport fee applies.

Route GPX track

Address
Chemin des Plans, Parking en face de l'école, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Opening
From 01/05 to 30/11. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.