EstadoNieve
en
EspañolEnglishFrançaisDeutschItalianoPortuguêsNederlandsPolski日本語

Rules for visiting Abondance

What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.

The resort lies within Natura 2000 Mont de Grange (1,261 ha since 2003; also a hunting reserve), in the area around the resort, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: haute-savoie-tourisme.org

⛺ Camping and bivouac

  • ProhibitedMunicipal order no. 179/2025 of Abondance bans wild camping and bivouacking, day and night, within a 200 m strip around Lac des Plagnes, a sensitive natural area. Offences are reported.Source: leman-mountains-explore.com

🚐 Motorhomes and caravans

  • With conditionsMunicipal motorhome area at Plaine d'Offaz, open all year next to the Ludoffaz snow front. Parking is free, and the water, electricity and waste-emptying terminal is pay-per-use. Parking is tolerated for a maximum of 6 days in summer and in winter.Source: haute-savoie-tourisme.org
  • With conditionsL'Essert car park, at the foot of the gondola: 200 spaces and free of charge. Motorhomes may stay overnight except in winter.Source: decouverte.leman-mountains-explore.com

🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes

  • With conditionsMarked snowshoe trail in the l'Essert area, open from 19/12 to 28/03. The gondola requires a return pedestrian pass, on sale at the ticket offices. Walking on the slopes reserved for skiers is discouraged. A municipal order closes it at avalanche risk level 4 or higher.Source: haute-savoie-tourisme.org
  • With conditionsFremoux route, with a signposted ski touring start at the Ludoffaz car park (Auffaz). It crosses the ski slope. A municipal order closes it at avalanche risk level 4 or higher.Source: haute-savoie-tourisme.org

🐕 Dogs

🔥 Fires and barbecues

🛷 Sledging

📋 Other rules

  • ProhibitedSwimming, including for animals, and water sports are prohibited at Lac des Plagnes, except fishing. Dogs must be on a lead and owners must pick up their droppings (municipal order no. 179/2025).Source: leman-mountains-explore.com

Frequently asked questions

Can you camp or bivouac at Abondance?
Prohibited. Municipal order no. 179/2025 of Abondance bans wild camping and bivouacking, day and night, within a 200 m strip around Lac des Plagnes, a sensitive natural area. Offences are reported.
Can you sleep in a motorhome at Abondance?
With conditions. Municipal motorhome area at Plaine d'Offaz, open all year next to the Ludoffaz snow front. Parking is free, and the water, electricity and waste-emptying terminal is pay-per-use. Parking is tolerated for a maximum of 6 days in summer and in winter. With conditions. L'Essert car park, at the foot of the gondola: 200 spaces and free of charge. Motorhomes may stay overnight except in winter.
Can you skin up the slopes at Abondance?
With conditions. Marked snowshoe trail in the l'Essert area, open from 19/12 to 28/03. The gondola requires a return pedestrian pass, on sale at the ticket offices. Walking on the slopes reserved for skiers is discouraged. A municipal order closes it at avalanche risk level 4 or higher. With conditions. Fremoux route, with a signposted ski touring start at the Ludoffaz car park (Auffaz). It crosses the ski slope. A municipal order closes it at avalanche risk level 4 or higher.
Can you bring a dog to Abondance?
With conditions. Dogs may ride the l'Essert gondola to reach the l'Essert restaurant. They are not allowed on the ski slopes.
Can you light a fire or barbecue at Abondance?
Prohibited. Municipal order no. 179/2025 bans open fires, day and night, within a 200 m strip around Lac des Plagnes.
Where can you go sledging at Abondance?
With conditions. The l'Essert area has a children's sledding slope. The Ludoffaz snow front is a groomed slope for both sledders and skiers.

Before you go

Rules collected on 11 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.