Museum of old-style skiing

  • Museum
  • Local tradition
  • Arts and culture
  • Local history
  • Private museum
Elevation : 1042m
Musée du ski ancien, 2058 route des Frasses - La Ville du Nant, A proximité de la Chapelle Saint Jacques, 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Description

An old farm built in 1783 houses this museum, providing visitors with an insight into the location’s fascinating history: farmhouse interior, from stable to kitchen including a display of everyday objects and a collection of old skis dating from 1900.
How were the first skis made? Who were the first users? From bindings to chamois skins, from sledges to snowshoes, techniques and equipment have greatly evolved to go faster and safer. Housed in an 18th-century farmhouse, the impressive collection at the Musée du Ski Ancien de La Chapelle d'Abondance brings together the traditional way of life of the local people and the arrival of winter sports in the valley. Reservations are required via text message; please specify “Musée du Ski” when texting 07 62 21 88 68, no later than 2 days before the visit, for individual visitors.

Services

Guided group tours

Rates

From 19 December 2026 to 28 March 2027

From 19 December 2026 to 28 March 2027
Full pricePrices for guided tours for individuals—Group rates available upon request.
€4.00
Reservations must be made by SMS, specifying Musée du Ski on 07 62 21 88 68, no more than 2 days before the visit.

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 25 Maximum number of people

Openings

From 19 December 2026 until 28 March 2027 - Open everyday
For guided tours for individuals: Fridays from January 8, 2027, to March 26, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — advance reservation required.

For guided tours for groups: dates and times subject to availability—advance reservations required.

Location

Museum of old-style skiing
Elevation : 1042m
Musée du ski ancien, 2058 route des Frasses - La Ville du Nant, A proximité de la Chapelle Saint Jacques, 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

  • Lieu sans nom

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • On the way up, take the small road to the right of the chapel.
Updated on 23 September 2026 at 16:13
by Communauté de communes Pays d'Evian Vallée d'Abondance
(Offer identifier : 107328)
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