The winter sports area of La Chapelle d'Abondance is part of the Portes du Soleil with approximately 650km of slopes. The family-friendly area in La Chapelle is Crêt -Béni/La Comba with 10km of green, blue and red slopes. In addition to skiing, you can also go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, go to the snow fun parks and go snowboard crossing. In the village you can find ski rentals, ski passes, various ski schools and après-ski.
Crêti -Béni, the ski area of La Chapelle d'Abondance, is located at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,650m and has approximately 10km of slopes. This compact character makes families quickly feel at home here. Many return every year to go on holiday here. The area is fairly quiet, without mass tourism and ideal for beginners, children, families and intermediate skiers. The ski season runs from mid-December to mid-April and when there is less snow, artificial snow is used to ensure that the slopes remain in good condition. Would you like a little more of a challenge? This ski area also has a fun park for snowboarders and even two snowboard crosses. More experienced winter sports enthusiasts can go from La Chapelle d'Abondance to the large area of the Portes du Soleil with hundreds of kilometers of slopes in both France and Switzerland.
| Ski area | Crêti Béni / La Combe |
| Distance from AlpResort Portes du Soleil | 200m |
| Ski area altitude | 1020 - 1630 |
| Green / Blue slopes | 4 km |
| Red slopes | 6 km |
| Number of tow lifts | 5 |
| 3 persons chairlifts | 1 |
| 6-seater high-speed chairlift | 1 |
| Opening hours | Mid-December - end of March |
On the one slope of La Chapelle is the Crêti-Béni ski area, on the other side of the valley is the Braitaz ski area. With the Panthiaz gondola you go up to Mont Linleu. Via Plan de Croix near Torgon you then reach the slopes of Super- Châtel and you can continue into the Portes du Soleil. You can then make the famous “Portes du Soleil circuit” which will take you past places such as Morzine , Avoriaz and Morgins and then back to Châtel. This tour takes 6 to 7 hours. On top of these hours you will also need to consider various breaks you will want to take along the way to get something to eat or drink. The circuit is a strenuous journey but worth it. Please make sure that you have the correct ski passes with you.
There are several ski passes in circulation in the Portes du Soleil area.
In La Chapelle d'Abondance there are several restaurants and other entertainment venues where you can enjoy regional dishes such as the cheese specialties of the Haute Savoie. If you just want a drink, this is possible in the village center or the valley station of Crête -Béni. There are also various options in and nearby Châtel. However, don't expect extensive après-ski and nightlife here.
Would you like to learn how to ski or snowboard? Then take lessons at one of the ski schools in La Chapelle d'Abondance. You can take group lessons or book a private lesson. The professional ski instructors who will give you lessons have years of experience and are often affiliated as ESF instructors or through another recognized organization. There are also great opportunities for children to learn to ski. Below you will see various options to book lessons online.
Advantages of booking online: Better prices, limited number of teachers, no queues and often free cancellation.
