dogsledding at Leman Mountains Explore

At La Chapelle d’Abondance, let the mushers lead you or introduce you to driving a dog team. You can choose to sit in a sled pulled by a dozen dogs, or learn to drive a team of 3 or 4 dogs under the supervision of a qualified musher.

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Sled dogs

A canine activity to discover

A new activity to discover… Dog sledding!
In the heart of the Abondance valley, on a dedicated track, let yourself be driven by qualified mushers, or learn to drive a dog team.

Do you know what sled dogs are?

Dog sledding

Enjoy a dog-sled ride!

Comfortably seated in the sled pulled by a dozen dogs, you can enjoy the scenery. The musher guides you and explains the life of the pack.

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      Introduction to carriage driving

      Supervised by a qualified musher, you learn to drive a sled pulled by 3 or 4 dogs. After theoretical explanations, you become a driver with :

      • 1/2h theory, harnessing the dogs
      • 1/2h driving

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      Discover dog sledding in Saint-Paul-en-Chablais.

      Dog lovers and sporty friends, you’ve come to the right place! A great opportunity to discover a family activity you’ll remember for a long time.

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