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The Abray trail

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.2 km
2h
Very easy

  • A walk in the forest starting from the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance with a passage near the deer park and along the stream of Chevenne, ideal for discovering the diversity of trees and mountain flowers with the children.

  • This easy forest walk starts in the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance near the small chapel of Notre Dame de la Compassion. You will start by walking up the road to Chevenne where you can make a short stop at the deer park.
    You will then take the direction of La Plagne for about 800 m to join a small path in the forest.

    This forest has a rich vegetation, notably a large variety of trees, you will be able to recognize spruce, fir, beech, rowan, ash or maple...
    When you...
    This easy forest walk starts in the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance near the small chapel of Notre Dame de la Compassion. You will start by walking up the road to Chevenne where you can make a short stop at the deer park.
    You will then take the direction of La Plagne for about 800 m to join a small path in the forest.

    This forest has a rich vegetation, notably a large variety of trees, you will be able to recognize spruce, fir, beech, rowan, ash or maple...
    When you reach a scree slope, the landscape will offer you a magnificent view of the Mont de Grange, Châtel and the Dents du Midi.
    You will then reach Chevenne, the mountain setting of its mountain pastures is superb with the south face of the Cornettes de Bise, its mountain chalets and its stream. A "snack" break will be welcome!

    You will also be able to observe numerous varieties of flowers from different environments, such as the red cephalanther, which lives near the scree slopes, or the marsh buttercup, which nestles on the edge of the streams.

    The descent to the village is via a path along the stream. There is a fitness trail on site where you can do some stretching and agility exercises. The descent is then via the small tarmac road following the Chevenne stream.

    Marking details : The departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

    Map references : Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland
    TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ La Chapelle d'Abondance village center - in front of the tourist office.
    1/ Take the Chevenne road up which climbs along the "Chapelle Notre Dame de la Compassion".
    2/ Pass the restaurant "Le Vieux Moulin" and the "parc à daims" and continue up the road.
    3/ Turn left at the 3rd intersection. Continue towards "La Plagne" for about 800 m.
    4/ Take the small path on the right. The path leads to "Chevenne".
    5/ Go back down towards the village, following the path along the Chevenne stream, then back on the road to the village.
358 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1386 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1022 m
  • Total positive elevation : 358 m
  • Total negative elevation : -358 m
  • Max positive elevation : 250 m
  • Min positive elevation : -27 m
Services
  • Activities
    • Health trail
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Picnic area
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds and wildlife.