A tour to discover the Abondance cheese and the goat cheese. From the Pointe des Folly, the landscape of the Valley of Abondance is very nice!
This sportive hike starts in the centre of the village of Abondance. You will take the direction of the Essert cable car then you will discover the hamlet of Fremoux, its traditional houses and its mountain pastures.
You will be able to admire the whole valley of Abondance from the top of Fremoux.
You will then reach the Col de l'Ecuelle through a pretty forest of fir trees and along the alpine chalets.
At the top of the Follys, the highest point of this hike, you will be able to appreciate the landscape: the Mont de Grange, the Dents du Midi, the peaks of the Chablais and the lake of Geneva. Picnic tables invite you to enjoy the panoramic landscape.
You can also enjoy the view of the Mont de Grange and the village of Abondance as you descend to the chalets de l'Essert.
Finally, you will head back to Fremoux Dessous to rejoin the trail back to the village centre.
Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
You will be able to admire the whole valley of Abondance from the top of Fremoux.
You will then reach the Col de l'Ecuelle through a pretty forest of fir trees and along the alpine chalets.
At the top of the Follys, the highest point of this hike, you will be able to appreciate the landscape: the Mont de Grange, the Dents du Midi, the peaks of the Chablais and the lake of Geneva. Picnic tables invite you to enjoy the panoramic landscape.
You can also enjoy the view of the Mont de Grange and the village of Abondance as you descend to the chalets de l'Essert.
Finally, you will head back to Fremoux Dessous to rejoin the trail back to the village centre.
Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
Plain text period
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.Check with tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
