Essert Abondance ski area
©Essert Abondance ski area |patrick Brault

Discover Abondance ski resort

The resort of Abondance has its own ski area: the Essert ski area is accessible by gondola, and a snow front (Ludoffaz) is accessible to beginners from the village centre. The Abondance ski area is linked by shuttle to the Portes du Soleil ski area.

Opening of the station from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 29 March 2026

Ski pass prices Season 2025-2026

Adult

20-64 years old

Children

5-15 years old

Young

16-19 years old

Senior

65-74 years old

End of day (from 3pm)13.80 €13.80 €13.80 €13.80 €
5 hours25.00 €19.90 €21.20 €13.80 €
1 day27.50 €21.90 €23.30 €13.80 €
2 days55.00 €43.80 €46.60 €27.60 €
3 days82.50 €65.70 €69.90 €41.40 €
4 days110.00 €87.60 €93.20 €55.20 €

Free for children under 5 and for people aged 75 and over.

Adult

20-64 years old

Children

5-15 years old

Young

16-19 years old

Senior

65-74 years old

5h21,30€16,90€18€11,70€
1 day23,40€18,60€19,80€11,70€
2 days46,80€37,20€39,60€23,40€
3 days70,20€55,80€59,40€35,10€
4 days93,60€74,40€79,20€46,80€

From 4 people in the same tax household, comprising: 2 adults or senior citizens maximum + 2 children or young people minimum, purchasing packages of the same duration, with a single payment.

Gondola access only (no skiing)Single price

5-74 years old

1 return ticket6.00 €
1 day return ticket9.00 €
6 days pedestrian36.00 €
Pedestrian season79.10 €
Cable car access + Brion ski lift + Covagny ski liftSingle rate

5-74 years old

1 day15,10 €
2 days28,40 €
3 days42,40 €

Half day: €5.60
1 hour before site closes: €2.60

AdultsChildrenSeniors
Year – promotion until 19 December259 €158 €142 €
Year – from 19 December335 €220 €184 €
  • Winter access to the Abondance and Thollon-les-Mémises ski areas, and summer access to Thollon-les-Mémises.

Skiing in Abondance

In the heart of an exceptional panorama, in a wild and authentic setting, the Abondance ski area and its 17 km of pistes, which range in altitude from 950 m to 1730 m, offer all the joys of skiing to beginners and experienced skiers alike.

The village resort of Abondance has a ski area accessible by gondola from the village centre. The area is ideal for families: from green runs to black runs, there’s something for everyone! The different areas of the resort – the beginners’ area, the Lac, the Corne, Fremoux and l’Ecuelle – offer splendid panoramic views and runs for all abilities.

Ideal for beginners, the Essert ski area in Abondance and the Ludoffaz snow front in the heart of the village offer pistes designed for beginners and those just starting out.

Why not take the time to learn?

Throughout the winter, the Abondance ESF offers teaching adapted to everyone. Whatever your age or level, the instructors will help you to progress. Children will receive a medal (piou-piou, star or arrow) and will be proud to wear it!

You can also hire an instructor for yourself (and your friends) for a day or half-day.
They can help you progress technically at your own pace. They can also help you discover the Essert or Portes du Soleil ski areas. He’ll share his passion for the area with you in a friendly atmosphere.

An emblematic place ski touring

Enjoy the pleasures of skiing in complete freedom and discover the most beautiful landscapes in the Abondance valley. Put on your skis and sealskins and set off to conquer the surrounding peaks. Pointe des Follys, Mont de Grange… There are so many areas to enchant you, with itineraries to suit all levels.

From Abondance, there are many places accessible by ski touring. Your outing in Abondance is guaranteed to be a fantastic escape. Plunge into the heart of unspoilt nature and discover exceptional panoramas.

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