Walking route - Dranse riverside

Dranse riverside trail: for walkers and cyclists! This trail which runs along the riverside from Châtel to Abondance is nearly 16 km long and accessible to everyone: families, sporty types, children and pushchairs.

The route is mostly flat and runs through areas of ecological interest, offering pretty riverside views and a chance to see the local heritage along the way… In short,it gives you a glimpse of another side of the Abondance Valley.

Several departures are proposed from the villages of Châtel, Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Discover the Abondance Valley at your own pace!

In July and August, the regular Colombus shuttle bus runs every day in the Abondance Valley and takes you to your starting point.

Location on markers

Top 25 IGN 3528 ET

Walking Times and Distances
Abondance "Village"
1 hr 35 min / 6.3 km

La Chapelle d'Abondance "Pont de l'Ariot"
2 hr / 7.4 km
Châtel “Le Linga”
35 minutes / 2.4 km
Châtel “L’Envers”

Downhill Mountain Bike/Hybrid Bike Route
15 km, starting at Châtel “Très les Pierres,” ending at Abondance “Village.”

Round-trip mountain bike, hybrid bike, and e-bike route
20.6 km, starting from Abondance “Village,” turning around at “Le Chon” in La Chapelle d’Abondance.

Uphill Mountain Bike, Hybrid Bike, and E-Bike Route
13 km (easy) and 4.1 km (difficult).
Start at Abondance “Village” > easy section to Châtel “Le Linga,” then difficult section to “L’Envers.”