La Chapelle d'Abondance is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Portes du Soleil, Haute-Savoie. The ski area spreads over 40 km of runs between 1,010 m and 2,000 m, served by 14 lifts. Day pass 68€ 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.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Espace Liberté (Châtel – La Chapelle d'Abondance – Torgon – Morgins) ski area, which is shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all. The figures shown here and on neighbouring resort pages therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass, so they should not be added together.
La Chapelle d'Abondance is an authentic village in the Abondance valley at 1,010 m, part of the Portes du Soleil. Its ski area has two sectors that are not linked on skis, Crêt-Béni and Braitaz, totalling 23 runs (6 green, 12 blue, 5 red) and 12 lifts, with a link to the Swiss resort of Torgon.
- Two sectors: Crêt-Béni and Braitaz
- Link to Torgon in Switzerland
- Very affordable prices
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, La Chapelle d'Abondance focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 40 km of runs are perfect for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to keep changing their terrain. La Chapelle d'Abondance's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly 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. The altitude of La Chapelle d'Abondance (1,010 m at the bottom, 2,000 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in La Chapelle d'Abondance is clearly high: €68 for a day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence – but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: La Chapelle d'Abondance is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincerely family atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. It's hard to get your stay wrong 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
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
