Departing from Abondance village center, you'll follow the path along the Dranse river.
You'll climb slightly up to the heights of Abondance through the woods, and from a merlon you'll discover a lovely view of the village, its mountains and its bell tower.
You'll pass near the Abbey of Abondance (open daily during the summer season).
You'll then reach the Maison du Fromage Abondance, where you can take a break to discover how Abondance cheese is made and the different cheeses of Savoie through an exhibition (days and opening times available from the tourist information office).
From here, take the forest path along the banks of the Dranse to reach the village center.
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Walking tour: the Abondance village
About
0/ Departure from the town center of Abondance.
1/ Head for the chemin des bords de Dranse (road at the left of the Bouvet Sport store). Follow this path through the forest to the Carres bridge.
2/ At the Carres bridge, cross the RD22 and follow the path on your left that goes up. You reach the Route du Mont through the forest, go down the road, then take the sentier des amoureux on your right.
3/ Rejoin the RD22, a small path runs alongside the road in the Plaine d'Offaz field, follow it to the Maison du Fromage Abondance.
4/ Take the small bridge behind the Maison du Fromage Abondance and follow the path along the banks of the Dranse on your left towards the village. You'll pass the adventure course, pump track and children's playground. You'll then reach the village center by the road.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
Period of practice
From 01/01 to 31/12.
- Pets welcome
- Coach access
- Motorhomes allowed
- Restaurant
- Picnic area
- Public WC
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
Departure from the centre of the village of Abondance. Parking on site. Bus stop nearby.