Food scene
A hotel & restaurant in the centre of La Chapelle-d’Abondance, an institution in the area, serving mostly local produce and Savoir food. Fine dining at its best, but if you are looking for something more casual they also have a brasserie.
22 locals recommend
Restaurant Les Cornettes
43 Route des FrassesA hotel & restaurant in the centre of La Chapelle-d’Abondance, an institution in the area, serving mostly local produce and Savoir food. Fine dining at its best, but if you are looking for something more casual they also have a brasserie.
Enjoy a modern twist on Savoyarde food in this beautiful dining space.
22 locals recommend
Restaurant Les Cornettes
43 Route des FrassesEnjoy a modern twist on Savoyarde food in this beautiful dining space.
A traditional savoyard restaurant in the heart of Abondance. We recommend sitting by the river in the restaurant courtyard and sharing a fondue.
Hôtel de l'Abbaye
A traditional savoyard restaurant in the heart of Abondance. We recommend sitting by the river in the restaurant courtyard and sharing a fondue.
This is the prettiest bakery in the valley, both inside and out - baking the best bread. It also sells a whole host of local produce, including beers and wines. In the summer, they bake bread outside in an open fire oven, this gives the crust a wonderful smokey taste.
Le FOURNIL
le fournilThis is the prettiest bakery in the valley, both inside and out - baking the best bread. It also sells a whole host of local produce, including beers and wines. In the summer, they bake bread outside in an open fire oven, this gives the crust a wonderful smokey taste.
Just a short 3 minute drive from the chalet and you’ll find this high quality family run butchers.
Boucherie Maulaz Jean-Marie
Just a short 3 minute drive from the chalet and you’ll find this high quality family run butchers.
If you are a fan of the valley’s famous cheese then you can take a farm tour and stock up on produce here.
Gaec Le Mont Chauffé
1883 Route du MontIf you are a fan of the valley’s famous cheese then you can take a farm tour and stock up on produce here.
Local Town
You‘ll find the nearest amenities for dining and shopping in the local town of Abondance, a picturesque, traditional French town with a warm and welcoming community. We recommend the Sunday morning farmers market, where you can pick up fresh produce and some of the famed local cheese for bubbling fondues. For dinner and drinks or even an aperitif we enjoy sitting by the river in the courtyard of Hôtel de l‘Abbaye, a relaxed Savoyard restaurant in an beautiful Alpine setting.
34 locals recommend
Abondance
You‘ll find the nearest amenities for dining and shopping in the local town of Abondance, a picturesque, traditional French town with a warm and welcoming community. We recommend the Sunday morning farmers market, where you can pick up fresh produce and some of the famed local cheese for bubbling fondues. For dinner and drinks or even an aperitif we enjoy sitting by the river in the courtyard of Hôtel de l‘Abbaye, a relaxed Savoyard restaurant in an beautiful Alpine setting.
Neighbourhoods
The pretty Alpine town of La Chapelle-d'Abondance is a short 10minute drive from the lodge. As well as having some of the best restaurants in the valley, it's also a fantastic ski resort and the start of many beautiful hikes. Please find some helpful links below:
https://hiver.lachapelledabondance-tourisme.com
There is also a large supermarket just outside this town:
https://www.facebook.com/intermarchelachapelledabondance/
Ski Hire:
https://www.chapelle-abondance-ski-rental.com
28 locals recommend
La Chapelle-d'Abondance
The pretty Alpine town of La Chapelle-d'Abondance is a short 10minute drive from the lodge. As well as having some of the best restaurants in the valley, it's also a fantastic ski resort and the start of many beautiful hikes. Please find some helpful links below:
https://hiver.lachapelledabondance-tourisme.com
There is also a large supermarket just outside this town:
https://www.facebook.com/intermarchelachapelledabondance/
Ski Hire:
https://www.chapelle-abondance-ski-rental.com
Chatel is our biggest ski resort with over 83km of piste, great for beginners but also some superb terrain for intermediate and experienced skiers. It offers incredible views and easy skiable links to both Avoriaz and Morzine. The lifts also open in June for summer hiking and biking trails. It's a 20 minute drive from Landscape Lodge and you will find free parking at the foot of the mountain with easy access to lifts. Please find some useful links below:
https://en.chatel.com/hiver
Ski Hire:
https://verticalchatel.com
Bike Hire:
https://ete.mountainride.fr
58 locals recommend
Châtel
Chatel is our biggest ski resort with over 83km of piste, great for beginners but also some superb terrain for intermediate and experienced skiers. It offers incredible views and easy skiable links to both Avoriaz and Morzine. The lifts also open in June for summer hiking and biking trails. It's a 20 minute drive from Landscape Lodge and you will find free parking at the foot of the mountain with easy access to lifts. Please find some useful links below:
https://en.chatel.com/hiver
Ski Hire:
https://verticalchatel.com
Bike Hire:
https://ete.mountainride.fr
Evian-les-Bains offers stunning scenery and a wealth of places to see and things to do, including a wide range of water sports. One of our favourite days out is a trip to Evian. Take a swim in its healing waters at the immaculately kept public piscine or enjoy a hydrotherapy treatment at one of its many spa resorts. On an evening take a walk or cycle ride along the miles of promenade and dine alfresco with lakeside views. Useful link:
https://ville-evian.fr/fr/loisirs/piscine
180 locals recommend
Évian-les-Bains
Evian-les-Bains offers stunning scenery and a wealth of places to see and things to do, including a wide range of water sports. One of our favourite days out is a trip to Evian. Take a swim in its healing waters at the immaculately kept public piscine or enjoy a hydrotherapy treatment at one of its many spa resorts. On an evening take a walk or cycle ride along the miles of promenade and dine alfresco with lakeside views. Useful link:
https://ville-evian.fr/fr/loisirs/piscine
Beauty Spots
One of our favorite places and only a 15 minute drive from the chalet. It’s never busy and it’s so stunning and peaceful. You can take an easy hike around the lake or head up from the lake into the mountains. We recommend this hike for families as it’s not too challenging… we have a 4 and 9 year old and they both manage the hike quite well. At the top you eventually reach a Refuge that serves food and drink… but please don’t forget your cash as they don’t take cards and booking is advised.
http://www.refuge-abondance.com
23 locals recommend
Lac des Plagnes
One of our favorite places and only a 15 minute drive from the chalet. It’s never busy and it’s so stunning and peaceful. You can take an easy hike around the lake or head up from the lake into the mountains. We recommend this hike for families as it’s not too challenging… we have a 4 and 9 year old and they both manage the hike quite well. At the top you eventually reach a Refuge that serves food and drink… but please don’t forget your cash as they don’t take cards and booking is advised.
http://www.refuge-abondance.com
A beautiful scenic spot for hiking. Head there in the late afternoon and you might be lucky enough to see all the goats descend from the mountains. There is a convenient car park close to a traditional mountain restaurant called Les Cabrettes. Stop for a drink or some savoyard cuisine and take in the spectacular views.
24 locals recommend
Cornettes de Bise
A beautiful scenic spot for hiking. Head there in the late afternoon and you might be lucky enough to see all the goats descend from the mountains. There is a convenient car park close to a traditional mountain restaurant called Les Cabrettes. Stop for a drink or some savoyard cuisine and take in the spectacular views.
A lovely hike from La Chapelle-d’Abondance and you will eventually reach Lac d'Arvouin. At the top of the lake you get views down on to Lake Geneva.
12 locals recommend
Lac d'Arvouin
A lovely hike from La Chapelle-d’Abondance and you will eventually reach Lac d'Arvouin. At the top of the lake you get views down on to Lake Geneva.
Day Trip
Just past Plage d’Excenevex you can discover the small medieval town of Yvoire. Widely considered one of the most beautiful villages in France, it has a stunning summer floral display and is home to lots of wonderful authentic shops and restaurants
365 locals recommend
Yvoire
Just past Plage d’Excenevex you can discover the small medieval town of Yvoire. Widely considered one of the most beautiful villages in France, it has a stunning summer floral display and is home to lots of wonderful authentic shops and restaurants
The village of Les Lindarets is probably your best choice if you’re looking for an authentic adventure in a mountain hamlet of typical Savoie-style chalets. You’ll be delighted by the population of goats that roam free here all summer long. The goat village in the Lindarets valley is easy to reach by road, on foot or by bike. Afterwards head down to Lac de Montriond, a stunning lake great for water sports.
74 locals recommend
Les Lindarets
The village of Les Lindarets is probably your best choice if you’re looking for an authentic adventure in a mountain hamlet of typical Savoie-style chalets. You’ll be delighted by the population of goats that roam free here all summer long. The goat village in the Lindarets valley is easy to reach by road, on foot or by bike. Afterwards head down to Lac de Montriond, a stunning lake great for water sports.
Activities
Tree top climbing at the local forest, just a short 4 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the Lodge. Suitable for all ages 3+ with varying different skill levels. Perfect for groups and families.
Arbr'acadabra
399 Rue d'OffazTree top climbing at the local forest, just a short 4 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the Lodge. Suitable for all ages 3+ with varying different skill levels. Perfect for groups and families.
Abondance pump track is a looped circuit of rollers and berms best suited for BMX bikes, but skate boarders and scooter riders can join in the fun. Free and open all day and year.
https://hiver.abondance-tourisme.com/equipement/pumptrack-abondance/#
Pumptrack Abondance
74360 Rue d'OffazAbondance pump track is a looped circuit of rollers and berms best suited for BMX bikes, but skate boarders and scooter riders can join in the fun. Free and open all day and year.
https://hiver.abondance-tourisme.com/equipement/pumptrack-abondance/#
The area has an abundance of water sports from rafting, canoeing and canyoning on the river Drance to sailing, paddle boarding and diving in Lac Leman. We recommend the local company AN rafting for all the river activities.
https://an-rafting.com/en/river-rafting-haute-savoie/
9 locals recommend
An Rafting Haute Savoie : Rafting, Sport Nature Et Séminaires
1518 Route de BiogeThe area has an abundance of water sports from rafting, canoeing and canyoning on the river Drance to sailing, paddle boarding and diving in Lac Leman. We recommend the local company AN rafting for all the river activities.
https://an-rafting.com/en/river-rafting-haute-savoie/