In the heart of the picturesque Vallee d'Abondance, the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance is less than 3 miles from the famous resort of Chatel, just 20 miles from Evian-les-Bains on the shores of Lake Geneva, and only 40 miles from Geneva and it's airport.

During the Winter season the telecabine de la Panthiaz takes skiers up into the massive Portes du Soleil ski domain, with over 650 kilometres of pistes and more than 200 ski lifts, this is one of the largest ski areas in the world!  There's a regular bus service to Chatel and onto the ski lifts at Linga and Pre la Joux.

La Chapelle also has it's own independent ski area; Cret Beni which provides quiet, sheltered, snowsure north-facing slopes, ideal for beginners.  The 35 kilometres cross-country circuit following the valley floor from Abondance to Chatel, via La Chapelle, should not be overlooked.

La Chapelle d'Abondance has a choice of good bars and restaurants including the immensely popular hotel Les Cornettes and also Le Fer Rouge which brews it's own beer (bitter too!).

The Summer season offers a wide range of activities including walking and cycling through beautiful mountain scenery with awesome views of snow-capped peaks.  There are local sights such as the 12th century abbey at Abondance with it's beautiful 14th century cloisters and visitors must sample the locally made Abondance cheese.  Further afield the area offers Evian's masters golf course and spa, cruises on Lake Geneva, the water park and steam trains at Le Bouveret and the salt mines at Bex.