The route is mostly flat and runs through areas of ecological interest, offering pretty riverside views and a chance to see the local heritage along the way… In short,it gives you a glimpse of another side of the Abondance Valley.
Several departures are proposed from the villages of Châtel, Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Discover the Abondance Valley at your own pace!
In July and August, the regular Colombus shuttle bus runs every day in the Abondance Valley and takes you to your starting point.
- Sport
Walking route - Dranse riverside
About
Indications of time and distances for pedestrians
Abondance "Village"
1h35 / 6,3km
> La Chapelle d'Abondance "Pont de l'Ariot"
2h / 7,4km
> Châtel "Le Linga"
35 minutes / 2,4km
> Châtel "L'Envers"
Trail downward direction for mtb
15km, departure Châtel "Très les Pierres", arriving Abondance "Village".
Circuit way and back for mtb-e-bike
20,6km, departure Abondance "Village", U-turn "Le Chon" to the Chapelle d'Abondance.
Trail "up direction" for mtb-e-bike
13km easy level and 4,1km level difficult.
Departure Abondance "Village" > easy until Châtel "Le Linga" and difficult level until "L'Envers".
Prices
Free access.
Reception
A leaflet is available in the tourist offices.
Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds.
Period of practice
From 20/04 to 20/12.
Open as long as weather conditions allow.
- Pets welcome
- Car park
- Free car park
- Parking
- Picnic area