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Farms and Granaries in Abondance

The small hamlet "the Mont" is situated in the uplands of Abondance. It is composed of traditionnal farms around a chapel. The architecture and the place are typical of the local habitat of the Vallée d'Abondance

Sport Farms and Granaries in Abondance Abondance

About

Departing from Abondance (74360)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 230m
Vertical drop : 230m
Distance : 5.6km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Departing from the center of Abondance village, the hike takes you to the hamlet of Le Mont, where you'll discover traditional Abondance houses and the Chapelle Saint Didier. This hamlet on the heights of the village offers views of the Abondance valley, Mont de Grange and Mont Chauffé.

You'll pass a farm selling the famous Abondance cheese.

You then join a forest track. From here, you'll descend to the heights of Richebourg and then climb back up to the mountain pastures of the hamlet of Mont.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 230m
Altitude max : 1280m
Vertical drop : 230m

Signs

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panel and green writing.

Map references

Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

Topoguides references

On sale at tourist offices in the Vallée d'Abondance.

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    0/ Departure : Abondance village center.
    1/ Follow signs for "Place de l'église - Abbaye d'Abondance".
    2/ Continue along the asphalt road towards "Le Mont".
    3/ At Combafou, turn left onto a path towards "Les Rappes" and "Le Mont".
    4/ Continue towards "Le Mont" hamlet.
    5/ At Le Mont, continue along the road towards Le Sauvage, where you will come to a carriage road.
    6/ After the Sauvage parking lot, continue towards "La Raille". At the sign for "Les Côtes", turn right and take the forest path down into the forest. At La Ferrière, take the track and follow the road to the old goat farm. From here, take the path back to the hamlet of Le Mont.
    7/ Return by the same route as the outward journey.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Period of practice

    From 01/05 to 30/11.
    Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Parking nearby

    Access

    Place de l'église 74360 Abondance
    Departing from : Abondance (74360)
    Latitude : 46.280986 - Longitude : 6.719772

    Leaving the village, head towards the hamlet of Mont.

    More informations

    Information update on 09/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore