Events

Stroll through the decorated chalets of the Christmas market in Abondance. Discover the magical world of Christmas and discover the artisans, Christmas decorations and local specialities of the Vallée d'Abondance. Chritsmas Father will come and visit us!!

The annual event for those curious about nature! Treat yourself to a journey through almost unknown territory, discovering the secrets of the Chablais region and its UNESCO label, thanks to a rich program of free activities. The 5 senses are in the spotlight in 2024.

The association "Lire et faire lire" is waiting for you for beautiful stories. From 7 years old.

Come and enjoy our food market every Sunday where you can meet our local exhibitors and producers. Something to enjoy and have a good time!

Gliding, excitement, adrenaline, laughter, thrills - that's what you can expect on your tubing trip! Imagine yourself hurtling down the slope on an inflated tube, gliding effortlessly.

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, proposes a snowshoe hike to the Fécon mountain pasture in neighboring Switzerland. Booking essential.

Mountain bike ride open to everyone: family, beginner, expert

For more than 20 years, the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays (Local Heritage Days) have been promoting this heritage and trying to give people a different view of it, to raise awareness of its richness.

Climb aboard this pedal-less wheeled machine, pull yourself up the slope with the buttock puller and race down the wet track, maneuvering your Bob Kart between the giant slalom poles! Laughter and thrills guaranteed. Accessible from 1m25.

Come and see how our Abondances AOP, Saint Paul, Tomme, Raclette, Persillé and other farm specialities are made!

Come and discover this "scientific" animation full of interest for young and old. Reservations required.

Join us this weekend for the Salon International de la Race et du Fromage Abondance and the Foire d'Automne: Abondance PDO cow and cheese competition. Musical entertainment, numerous exhibitors. New: battle of the Herens cow queens.

The mountain guides of the Bureau des Guides de la Vallée d'Abondance will introduce you to the via Ferrata at Les Saix de Miolène. In the heart of the Vallée d'Abondance, get up high to enjoy the scenery.

With Pascale from the MANED association, build pretty bird feeders from driftwood or recycled materials. Organized as part of the Pavillon Bleu label.

"Calme calme" Swann Périssé is the host of the talk show Y'a plus de Saisons, and has been producing funny, eco-friendly and feminist content for over 10 years, on her Youtube channels and insta pages, which accumulate over a million subscribers.

The reassuring house, the house we explore with our first steps... A show for toddlers that tackles the emotions linked to the home with simplicity and poetry.

A meditative tour combining landscape reading and the Champeillant chapel with gentle exercise and yoga. Breathe, meditate and learn more about your territory.

Martine Dupont, AMM at the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office, will show you the Serranants mountain pasture and how to spot chamois on the slopes of the Pic de la Corne. Elevation 350m * Booking essential.

With the help of binoculars, a frame or a telescope, you'll sharpen your gaze on the intriguing Mount Caesar. And you can give free rein to your creativity through drawing.

Discover the village's treasures while you rack your brains and, above all, have fun!

Alongside geologist Michel Marthaler and a Geopark mediator, decipher the incredible story of the sea before the mountains, where the green of the alpine pastures contrasts with the off-white and red of the rocks in the perched syncline of the Cornettes de Bise.

Come unlock the mysteries of the Abbey with our Escape Game "AT THE MERCY OF THE WORKS". Try to be the fastest team to win the competition for the best investigators, organised during the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins.

Would you like to discover climbing or improve your skills? Come and experience the joys of vertical climbing with a climbing outing supervised by Châtel and Abondance valley mountain guides.

The walking race is making a comeback. The aim: to get from the village of Bernex to the Dent d'Oche refuge as quickly as possible. Dry climb of 7 kms with 1000 meters of difference in altitude.

This year, the Savoie Cheese Road celebrates its 20th anniversary! As a partner site, the Maison du Fromage Abondance is offering a wide range of events based around the 8 PDO-IGP cheeses of Savoie during the European Heritage Days.

With Emilie from the CC-PEVA Environment Department, discover the unsuspected lives of amphibians and dragonflies in their natural habitat. Games and observation on the program! Organized as part of the Blue Flag program.

Local market with artisans, producers and designers. Take advantage, and let yourself be tempted by these home-made, local products. Refreshments, entertainment and fast food on site.

Free exhibition - with the support of the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire de la CC-PEVA - on 1,000 years of Savoy history.

The association "Lire et faire lire" awaits you for beautiful stories, from 3 years old.

Take a stroll through Amphion's grounds and observe the landscapes painted by the British painter. After discovering his work, pick up your brushes and create your own watercolor.

Is it a castle? Is it a monastery? A bit of both actually. Your guide will explain the astonishing history of the fortified priory of Meillerie, a religious house with a prison and defense tower. You might well be surprised...

Take part in a convivial moment with a meal picked and cooked on site. The vegetarian meal, made with fresh produce from the farm whenever possible, as well as wild plants. Enjoy our terrace in the heart of the farm with a view of the lake.

Bernex's 18-hole mini-golf course is a fun, intergenerational leisure facility close to the river. The Buvette du Mazot is open during mini-golf opening hours!

Come and enjoy our summer market. Exhibition and sale of local crafts and products. Something to enjoy and have a good time! Refreshments and food on site, at 7pm a concert awaits you!

In contact with our big-eared companions, the discovery of the history of our landscapes is sure to be unforgettable! Take the whole family on a panoramic, educational tour, with a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva as your destination.

Come and discover this "scientific" animation full of interest for young and old. By reservation only.

Soap creator since 1989. In his soap-making cauldrons, Jean-Luc invents soaps renowned for their virtues. Soap is a simple, natural way of using plant and essential oils externally on a daily basis.

First festive event of the AMAP les mains aux paniers: to meet, visit Solune's gardens, listen to stories and music, eat, drink and see a small farmers' market! Open to all.

A genuine gastronomic feast showcasing products from the Chablais region in France, Switzerland and the two Savoies, with special guest chef Danny Khezzar, 2023 finalist in the famous TOP CHEF TV show broadcast on M6.

Martine Dupont, mountain guide at the Bureau de la Montagne de la Vallée d'Abondance, proposes a hike to Linla, a pretty summit on the Franco-Swiss border. A slightly strenuous hike. Elevation gain 500 m.

Through the deciphering of 7 rocks collected from the four corners of the region, the exhibition retraces the geological epic of the Chablais massif, a veritable memory of the history of the formation of the Alps.