famous road
Route des Grandes Alpes
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
Abondance works well as a base: 15 minutes from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, 21km from Route des Grandes Alpes.
Abondance is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,498, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Abondance sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abondance to your route.
Abondance (French pronunciation: [abɔ̃dɑ̃s] ; Savoyard: L’Abâyie) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
It lies in the French Alps just south of Lake Geneva on the Swiss border. The people of this commune are referred to as Abondanciers.
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given its name to a variety of cheese made in the region, the breed of cattle from whose milk the cheese is made and the valley in which it stands. Other villages in the Vallee D'Abondance are Chatel and La Chapelle D'Abondance. It is a small and quiet town with several bars, hotels, restaurants, a bank, some food and ski/outdoor shops and a lively Sunday morning Market serving the Vallee D'Abondance. One of its features is the 14th century Abbey. The commune was founded around the year 1040.
In the 2006–2007 ski season, a year of very poor snowfall, a decision was made to shut down the town's ski area after a long period of loss-making. The town's plea for government aid to support the resort was denied due to its unlikelihood to return to profit due to lack of snow. However, the resort reopened in 2009–10 and each winter since has remained open throughout the season. L'Essert is the name of the town's ski area and it has 7 lifts and 13 runs, including two nursery slopes, 6 blue runs, 3 red and 2 black and a mountain restaurant. Ecole du Ski Francais operates in Abondance. In addition to downhill skiing, the resort has 10 km of cross-country ski and snow shoe trails. Summer visitors go to Abondance for the walking, history and outdoor activities.
Abondance is home to the international boarding school Sainte Croix des Neiges.
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Abondance is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2787 latitude, 6.7210 longitude.
Abondance has a population of approximately 1,498 people, making it a town in France.
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famous road
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
22 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
23 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
25 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
A 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The legendary Alpine resort town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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