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The Abray trail

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
6.2 km
2h
Easy

  • A walk in the forest starting from the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance with a passage near the deer park and along the stream of Chevenne, ideal for discovering the diversity of trees and mountain flowers with the children.

  • This easy forest walk starts in the center of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, near the little chapel of Notre Dame de la Compassion.
    You'll start by climbing the Chevenne road, where you can make a short stop at the fallow deer park.
    Then head towards La Plagne for around 800 m to reach a small forest path.

    This forest is rich in vegetation, with a wide variety of trees, including spruce, fir, beech, mountain ash, ash and maple...
    When you reach a scree slope, the landscape offers...
    This easy forest walk starts in the center of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance, near the little chapel of Notre Dame de la Compassion.
    You'll start by climbing the Chevenne road, where you can make a short stop at the fallow deer park.
    Then head towards La Plagne for around 800 m to reach a small forest path.

    This forest is rich in vegetation, with a wide variety of trees, including spruce, fir, beech, mountain ash, ash and maple...
    When you reach a scree slope, the landscape offers magnificent views of Mont de Grange, Châtel and the Dents du Midi.
    You'll then reach Chevenne, where the mountain setting of its alpine pastures is superb, with the south face of the Cornettes de Bise, its alpine chalets and stream.
    A "snack" break will be most welcome!

    You'll also be able to observe many varieties of flowers from different environments, such as the red cephalanther, which lives near scree slopes, or the marsh buttercup, nestling on the banks of streams.

    The descent to the village is via a path along the stream. A fitness trail offers stretching and agility exercises. The descent is then via the small asphalt road following the Chevenne stream.

    Marking details : The departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

    Map references : Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland
    TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ La Chapelle d'Abondance village center - in front of the tourist office.
    1/ Take the Chevenne road up past the "Chapelle Notre Dame de la Compassion".
    2/ Pass the "parc à daims" and continue up the road.
    3/ Turn left at the 3rd junction. Continue towards "La Plagne" for about 800 m.
    4/ Take the small path on the right. The path leads to "Chevenne".
    5/ Go back down towards the village, following the path along the Chevenne stream, then back on the road to the village.
358 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1386 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1022 m
  • Total positive elevation : 358 m
  • Total negative elevation : -358 m
  • Max positive elevation : 250 m
  • Min positive elevation : -27 m
Services
  • Activities
    • Health trail
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds and wildlife.