Abondance is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Haute-Savoie. The ski area stretches over 25 km of runs between 930 m and 1,730 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass 28€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Abondance is a medieval village in the valley of the same name, known for its listed abbey (12th century) and its AOP dairy cattle breed. Its l'Essert ski area, reached by gondola, offers around ten runs between 930 and 1,730 m served by 9 lifts, in an authentic, preserved setting linked to Les Portes du Soleil.
- Twelfth-century medieval abbey
- Abondance AOP cheese
- Domaine de l'Essert by gondola
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Abondance is a small-scale, low-key resort: 25 km of pistes for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Abondance's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a good-natured atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Abondance's modest altitude, with the village at 930 m and the summit at 1,730 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. The day lift pass at 28€ remains reasonable for the quality of the ski area on offer. Counting accommodation, skiing and meals, Abondance suits those who want to spend a lovely week without the final bill making them fall off their chair. In short: Abondance is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincere family atmosphere and pistes suited to everyone. It's hard to have a bad stay here.
🏔️ Les Portes du Soleil
Twelve resorts, two countries, one lift pass: the Portes du Soleil was born in 1964 from a handful of French and Swiss mayors who had the slightly crazy idea of linking their villages across the border. The result is like a giant playground: you start the morning in Avoriaz, have lunch in Switzerland, and head back via Châtel in the evening without ever taking your skis off. The area is more rural than its Savoyard neighbours: many runs through the forest, villages that have kept their church steeples and farms, and the famous Mur suisse at Chavanette for those who like a thrill. Be aware that not everything is linked 100% by ski: a few shuttle buses complete the network.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
