Natural heritage

Pointe de Recon is one of the summits of the long border ridge to the north of the upper Abondance valley, SE of La Truche, followed east of Mouet ridge above the homonymous chalets.

The Fontaine lake is located in the commune of Vacheresse at an altitude of 1330 m. Its surface area is one hectare. You can walk around the lake, an easy walk will take you to the chalets of Bise. There are many fishermen.

Amazing view of the lake and swiss alps

The Saix is ​​a summit delimiting the villages of Châtel and La Chapelle d'Abondance, it overlooks the Col du Saix, very well known for its snowshoe route in winter and its hiking trail in summer. This summit is little known and little used.

The chalets of Autigny are accessible from the hamlet of Mont and Ubine. From this viewpoint you can admire the Ubine Valley, the Cornettes de Bise and Abondance.

At the foot of the summit of Linleu, this charming little glacial lake at 1663 m, in alpine pastures is one of the most classic walks in the Abondance valley, accessible to all by a well-marked path. Walking around the lake, fishing allowed.

The summer farm situated in the hamlet of Bise is a gem. The majestic mountains with their hints of red and its disappearing lake, together bear witness to the 200 million years of Earths movements.

The Pointe de Lachau is located at 1962m, with a panoramic view of Mont Chauffé, the Cornettes de Bise, the Dent d'Oche and the Pointe du Brévent.

The Col du Saix is ​​one of the most beautiful passes in the Abondance valley, offering a sumptuous panoramic view of the villages of La Chapelle d'Abondance and Châtel.

Located at 1805 m altitude in Abondance, at the foot of the cliffs of the small Piron point, between scree slopes and alpine meadows, the Tavaneuse lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Chablais. The access is sporty but the clarity of its waters is worth the diversions!

This viewpoint, nestled under the Cornettes de Bise, allows you to overlook the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance with a magnificent view of the Mont de Grange.

The Pointe d'Ardens (1959m) located next to the Mont de Grange reserve. Access via the Lac des Plagnes and the Ardens chalets.

From this spot there are views of the land of the smugglers, Abondance Valley, and the Aulps Valley and Montriond Lake. The shaping of these two valleys following the last two great glaciations and the birth of Montiond Lake is revealed here.

The Pointe d'Entre Deux Pertuis is situated at 2176m Under the Tavaneuse mountain.

The Pointe d'Autigny is accessible to hikers in the summer from the Autigny chalets, it offers a view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and the Cornettes de Bise. It culminates at 1808 m. At its top, you will discover the 3 Crosses and an orientation table.

This pass located not far from Lake Darbon, this little jewel of Chablais, is the meeting point of four routes.

Enjoy magnificent viewpoints over the Lake Leman, the Jura Mountains, the Mémises, the Bernex valley and its peaks (the Dent d’Oche, the Mont César, the Pic de Boré, the Pointe de Pelluaz, Chesnay, the Mont Baron) and the Plateau de Gavot.

This pass located entirely in France, nestled at 1832m above sea level, near the Vernaz pass and overlooking the alp and the Arvouin lake.

The Chablais region has a globally unique geological heritage. In recognition of this, it is a UNESCO Global Geopark.

The Pointe de la Croix is situated at 1815m.

Mont Chauffé is a 3 kilometre long ridge overlooking Abondance and Ubine, its highest point is 2093m. Its vertiginous ridge is accessible for experienced climbers.

This pass nestled at 2159m above sea level, under the Mont de Grange, overlooks the Combe de Chemine and the Folliet chalets.

This pass nestled at 1831m above sea level, under the Cornettes de Bise, is the intermediary of several hiking trails.

This pass, also known as the Reculaz pass, is part of the series of passages north of Châtel between Chablais Switzerland and France. This separates the Pointe du Mouët and the Tête du Tronchet. Several paths get there.

Franco-Swiss pass nestled at 1856m above sea level, between Pointe d'Arvouin and Lenla (Linleu). This pass overlooks the valley and chalets of Savalène on Swiss territory as well as the mountain pasture and Lake Arvouin on French territory.

This pass between the valley of Neuteu above Novel and the circus of Lake Darbon is located on the GR5 coming from Thonon, at the crossroads of several routes.

Pass on the Franco-Swiss ridge of the Chablais massif. At 1856 meters above sea level, it communicates the stations of La-Chapelle-d'Abondance in France and Torgon in Switzerland.

The Pointe des Pavis, is a minor summit, little visited, overlooking Lake Darbon, whose sharp peak offers yet a magnificent panorama on all its slopes.

Lenla is a mountain in the Chablais Alps on the Franco-Swiss border. Towards the Swiss side, it displays an imposing wall of several hundred meters, but it is easily accessible from the French side by a marked hiking trail.

From the chapel or the orientation table, enjoy a 360-degree view of the Jura, Lake Geneva, Chablais and Mont Blanc. The plateau on which you stand is the origin of the evian mineral waters.

Pass on the Franco-Swiss ridge of the Chablais massif. At 1730 meters above sea level, it communicates the stations of La-Chapelle-d'Abondance in France and Torgon in Switzerland.

The Darbon lake is a small mountain lake, with a surface area of two hectares, located at an altitude of 1,813 metres, to the south-east of the Dent d'Oche and Château d'Oche peaks. It is accessible on foot and is open to fishing.

Mont Brion is located at (1901m), it offers 2 climbing routes and a very challenging traverse for experienced hikers.

The Cornettes de Bise massif is located between the Abondance valley and the Tanay valley, in Switzerland. Located in the town of La Chapelle d'Abondance, it peaks at 2432 m above sea level and is part of the Natura 2000 network.

From the viewpoint of Pré Richard, you will be amazed by the mysterious reliefs of the moutains. The Mont César has the air of a castle with towers of ruined limestone...

The Col de Bise, which rises to 1915m above sea level, is an ideal observation point for those who would like to admire the Jura and Lake Geneva at a glance. Its ascent is a little difficult, the relief being very marked in this part of the region.

The Roc de Tavaneuse located at 2156m is accessible from the lake of Tavaneuse on the Abondance side, the chalets of Lens on the Vallée d'Aulps side and from the passage of Savolaire. Beautiful view on the Mont Blanc mountain at the top.

The Pic de la Corne is located at 2084m.

Located at the Franco-Swiss border, at 1815 meters above sea level, the Col de Vernaz (pronounced "Verne") connects the Vallon de Chevenne (perpendicular to the Abondance Valley) and the Au de Taney, above from the lake of the same name.

The Montagne de Pertuis is located at 1892m, it offers a nice viewpoint and allows access to the summit of Mont de Grange via the Bel Air ridge.

Pointe d'Arvouin is a summit overlooking the lake of the same name. The Pointe d'Arvouin is reflected in the calm water of the lake, and from its summit, we manage to admire an exceptional panoramic view.

Towering at an altitude of 2222 meters and majestically overlooking the village of Bernex, the Dent d'Oche offers at its summit an incredible panorama of the highest peaks of the French and Swiss Alps as well as the Jura and of course Lake Geneva.

Pass on the Franco-Swiss ridge of the Chablais massif. At 1733 meters above sea level, it communicates the stations of La-Chapelle-d'Abondance in France and Torgon in Switzerland.

A summit that does not look like much from below but offers a superb panorama of the summits of Chablais, the Vaud Alps, the Valais Alps and Mont Blanc.

At 1816 meters above sea level, Pas de la Bosse overlooks the Chalets de Bise. Located on the GR5 route, it connects the Vallon de Bise and the Vallée d'Abondance.

This viewpoint overlooks the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance and the Abondance valley with a magnificent view of the Mont de Grange.

The Pointe des Mattes peaks at 2010m. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the mountains on the right bank of the Dranse and the Swiss Alps.

Mont Jorat overlooks Abondance, it is located at 1830m.

Pass nestled at 1891m above sea level, intermediate between Sevan car park and Lake Arvouin. We take advantage of a very beautiful point of view on the Mount Heated, the Col d'Ubine and the Pointe de Lachau, with a sublime view overlooking Lake Arvouin.

The Aiguille de Braitaz which dominates the valley and the homonymous chalets is a "wild" mountain, not crossed by paths.

Culminating at 2432 m altitude, the Mont de Grange dominates the Abondance valley. The massif is part of the European network Natura 2000 (1,261 hectares) since 2003 and is a game reserve.

This point of view allows you to overlook the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance and the Abondance valley with a magnificent view of the Cornettes de Bise and the Mont Chauffé.

The Col d'Ubine (1694m), viewpoint, is accessible from the chalets d'Ubine (via Vacheresse) or the chalets de Mens (via La Chapelle).

This uncrowded mountain overlooks the picturesque valley of Lake Arvouin to the south. It is possible to cross it in both directions, the most interesting being rather the west-east direction.

This pass located entirely in France near the Vernaz pass allows connections between several valleys.

The Pointe de la Chavache is situated at 2080m

The Pointe de Bénévent, in the very heart of the northern Chablais area, very limestone, is a summit less known than its neighbors, the Cornettes de Bise, the Mont Chauffé or the Château d'Oche.

The Pointe des Follys (1674m) is accessible to hikers in summer and in winter to skiers and snowshoers, it offers a view of the Vallée d'Abondance, Lake Geneva and the Dents du Midi.