La Chapelle d'Abondance with Snowrental

Situated in the Northern French Alps La Chapelle d'Abondance is a quiet charming mountain village surrounded by snow-covered meadows and spectacular mountains. Still a working farming community, in La Chapelle d'Abondance you can get a taste for French country life while enjoying the vast snow sports opportunities and leisure facilities available from the resort. Perfectly placed within the Portes du Soleil ski area, from La Chapelle d'Abondance you have access to the 12 resorts in both France and Switzerland which make up this huge ski region. A true skiers and snowboarders paradise the Portes du Soleil have 650km of marked downhill runs as well as almost infinite off-piste areas. Perfect for novices right up to professional athletes, this area has slopes, facilities, and activities for everyone.
In La Chapelle d'Abondance you can enjoy the immediate ski area which is small but very attractive. Ideal for beginners with its gentle slopes over meadows, this area is also a good option if the bigger resorts are busy. And from the village you can use links to Châtel and the Swiss resort of Torgon to explore the rest of the Portes du Soleil.
As you're in the heart of such a vast ski area you can expect to find many other activities apart from just downhill skiing and snowboarding. You can discover the landscape at a slower pace by snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Or if you prefer faster activities you can take a dog sled ride, hire snowmobiles, or opt for the adrenaline-packed paragliding trips.
The location of La Chapelle d'Abondance isn't just great for all the snow sports and facilities that are available in the Portes du Soleil, it's also a perfectly placed resort. Geneva airport is only around a two hour drive away, and there are great motorway links, so travelling to La Chapelle d'Abondance couldn't be easier - it's a great destination for both short trips and longer holidays.