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Path along the banks of the Dranse from Abondance to Châtel

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
17.1 km
5h 30min
Very easy

  • 20 km of riverside walks, from the center of the village of Abondance to the hamlet of Très-les-Pierres in Châtel. The trail is easy to walk and accessible to all: families, athletes, children, the elderly and strollers.

  • This route is reserved for walkers and cyclists.

    Starting from Abondance, you will follow the Dranse river through the hamlet of Richebourg. You'll pass close to the village center of La Chapelle d'Abondance, where you can take a gourmet break.

    Continue along the river, below the village of Châtel, before reaching Le Linga and Tré-les-Pierres.

    With little change in altitude, you can walk along the river from the hamlets on part of the trail, cross ecologically interesting...
    This route is reserved for walkers and cyclists.

    Starting from Abondance, you will follow the Dranse river through the hamlet of Richebourg. You'll pass close to the village center of La Chapelle d'Abondance, where you can take a gourmet break.

    Continue along the river, below the village of Châtel, before reaching Le Linga and Tré-les-Pierres.

    With little change in altitude, you can walk along the river from the hamlets on part of the trail, cross ecologically interesting environments, take in the riverside scenery, discover the local heritage... in short, see the Abondance valley in a different light.

    During the summer school vacations, you can return to Abondance with the line C shuttle bus, which makes several stops in the valley. This shuttle runs every day at set times and accepts mountain bikes.

    The pedestrian-cycling itinerary along the banks of the Dranse is accessible to all: families, sports enthusiasts, children, the elderly and baby carriages. To ensure that all users live together in harmony, please keep your dogs on a leash and pick up after them, keep your speed under control when cycling, and keep and sort your garbage.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.

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

    The section in Châtel from L'Envers to Pré La Joux is open depending on weather conditions (green/red light on site).
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    Times and distances for pedestrians:
    1/ Abondance "Village" 1h35 / 6.3km > La Chapelle d'Abondance "Pont de l'Ariot" (Ariot Bridge)
    2/ La Chapelle d'Abondance "Pont de l'Ariot" 2h / 7.4km > Châtel "Le Linga
    3/ Châtel "Le Linga" 35 minutes / 2.4km > Châtel "L'Envers

    4/ MTB-VTC :
    15km downhill MTB-VTT route, departure Châtel "Très les Pierres", arrival Abondance "Village".
    Round-trip MTB-VTT-e-bike route 20.6 km, departure Abondance "Village", half-turn "Le Chon" at La Chapelle d'Abondance.
    Uphill mountain-biking route 13 km easy and 4.1 km difficult. From Abondance "Village" > easy to Châtel "Le Linga" then difficult to "L'Envers".
  • Departure
    Abondance
  • Difference in height
    604.333 m
  • Plain text period
    From 01/05 to 19/11.
    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.
  • Environment
    • Riverside
    • Mountain location
    • Village centre
    • Waterside
    • Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
604 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1317 m
  • Minimum altitude : 928 m
  • Total positive elevation : 604 m
  • Total negative elevation : -251 m
  • Max positive elevation : 102 m
  • Min positive elevation : -65 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome