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The Abondance ski area, village resort. Haute-Savoie, January 20, 2020.DiscoverThe Portes du Soleil ski area
Skiing in the Portes du Soleil
Châtel - Portes du SoleilThe Portes du Soleil is a veritable natural reserve of powder snow in the heart of the Alps, giving skiers the chance to make the most of 600km of fresh snow.
As well as downhill skiing, the area also offers a wide range of winter sports activities: ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, dog sledding… You won’t have time to get bored!
On the slopes, you can start in France and finish in Switzerland, and vice versa. If you’re a beginner, don’t worry: the Portes du Soleil ski area in both the French and Swiss Alps has slopes for all levels.
Why not take the time to learn?
The Portes du Soleil area includes a number of resorts and therefore several French (ESF) and Swiss (ESS) ski schools. These include the ESF in Abondance and the ESF in La Chapelle d’Abondance, both of which are in the Leman Mountains Explore area.
Two preferred stationsIn the heart of the Alps
La Chapelle d’Abondance
- The starting point of the Portes du Soleil ski area, La Chapelle d’Abondance unfurls its wide white spaces and authentic landscapes to welcome you to the heart of a traditional village resort. Discover the Swiss link and head for Torgon to make the most of the Franco-Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area.
Abondance
- 30 kilometres south of Lake Geneva and at the entrance to the Portes du Soleil area, Abondance is a mountain village resort with deep-rooted local traditions, and a great place to recharge your batteries. Accessible to beginners, it’s the ideal resort for discovering board sports.
La chapelle d'abondance Nordic ski area Summer in the Portes du Soleil
Because the Portes du Soleil is not just a ski area, it’s also a cross-border ski area that’s open in summer!
A host of activities are available in the area to make your stay an unforgettable one. Thanks to the Multi Pass, you can explore a host of free activities and take advantage of attractive discounts for a great value holiday!











