Circuit découverte : Le Haut Chablais

Sie wurde 1907 eingeweiht und ihre bestand Funkssion in der Beförderung der Kurgäste von den großen Hotels auf den Anhöhen von Evian zu der Quelle, der Thermal-Trinkhalle und der Thermaleinrichtung (dem heutigen Palais Lumière).<br/>Diese elektrische Standseilbahn ohne Zahnstange wurde zwischen 1907 und 1913 in mehreren Abschnitten vom Lausanner Ingenieur Koller für eine Tochtergesellschaft der Société des eaux minérales gebaut. Sie beförderte die Gäste von den Kais (Hafen, Thermalbad, Casino) über die Buvette Cachat (Thermal-Trinkhalle) zu den großen Hotels (Splendide, Royal, Ermitage). Man nennt sie „die kleine Metro von Evian“, weil sie sechs Haltestellen bedient und die Wände ihrer Stationen mit abgeschrägten Steingutfliesen verkleidet sind. Auf der 750 m langen Strecke, 140 m davon unterirdisch, fahren zwei Wagen mit fünf Abteilen. Die 1969 stillgelegte Standseilbahn wurde im Sommer 2002 nach sechsjähriger Restaurierung wieder in Betrieb genommen. Sie gehört der Stadt Evian und steht unter Denkmalschutz. Die Standseilbahn ist ein seltenes Stück des europäischen Eisenbahnerbes und gehört zu den einzigen drei Überlebenden der denkmalgeschützten Standseilbahnen des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts.
Die untere Station befindet sich in der rue du port, hinter dem Palais Lumière.
Die Bergstation befindet sich auf der Höhe der Grange au Lac.
Abfahrt: alle 20 Minuten von beiden Bahnhöfen.
Drei Zwischenstationen : Sources, Mateirons, Hotel Royal.

An der oberen Station der Standseilbahn ist vom Ende Juni bis Mitte September ohne Unterbrechung von 10.30 bis 19.30 Uhr, außer bei Regen
Hausgemachte Küche rund um die Uhr: hausgemachter Croque/Salat, Tagesgericht, gesalzene/süße Crêpes, Eis, Zitronade...

Das Fremdenverkehrsbüro von Evian verfügt über eine geräumige und informative Rezeption. Es sind zahlreiche Faltblätter erhältlich, ein Geschäft bietet Produkte aus dem Büro sowie das Mineralwasser Evian an, und es wurde ein Kinderbereich eingerichtet.

In Haute Savoie, 30 kilometers south of Lake Geneva, Abondance is a village resort in the Portes du Soleil. Family ski resort in winter and plenty of activities in summer!<br/>In winter, a ski area for the whole family:
The village of Abondance and the Essert ski area offer a multitude of activities: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, driving cars on ice with the Expert Pilot ice circuit, ski joëring, introduction to dog sledding...

In summer, Abondance invites you to discover the mountains:
a wide range of walks and hikes for the whole family to discover the splendid mountain panoramas. Sports activities for all tastes: via ferrata, climbing, white water sports, accrobranche, discovery of the fauna and flora with a mountain guide, fishing in lakes and rivers, paragliding...

A traditional mountain and cultural village:
Abondance has been awarded the Pays d'art et d'Histoire label thanks to its rich heritage. Discover the Abbey of Abondance and its cloister, the Maison du Val, an interpretation centre on the making of Abondance cheese and the agriculture of the valley.

The chalets of the Abondance valley are typical of mountain life.
Several centuries ago, religious people from neighbouring Switzerland settled here. The Abbey of Abondance spread beyond the borders of Savoy. All around, the village was built little by little. The Abbey of Abondance, the architectural jewel of the valley, contains fabulous artistic treasures. It has remained intact and has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1875. A visit to this place allows you to discover its church, cloister and conventual buildings.

Abondance Tourism welcome you and inform about the cultural and sportive activites in Abondance and in the region. We give you advices about the accomodation for one week ou several days.<br/>The Abondance tourist information office welcomes you all year round and offers the following services:
- Information on Abondance and its summer and winter activities.
- Information on the Abondance valley, the Evian region, the Portes du Soleil and the surrounding areas in France and Switzerland.
- Central availability database for furnished rentals and B&Bs.
- Offers apartments, weekly rentals, B&Bs, gîtes, hotels and vacation centers.
- Topo guides available: maps, topoguides, topo fiches, Vtopo, hiking, mountain biking, road biking, snowshoeing and ski touring guides.
- In summer, Multi Pass and Léman Pass cards on sale.
- Ticket books on sale for the Colombus shuttle bus in the Vallée d'Abondance.
- Registration for events organized by the tourist office, the Pays d'art et d'Histoire and the Geopark.
- Registration for the Vallée d'Abondance mountain office.
- Free wifi access outside the tourist office.
- Linen rental in partnership with Resalinge.

Abondance-Abtei

At the heart of the beautiful Abondance Valley, lies the traditional village of La Chapelle d'Abondance which extends a warm welcome to our valley location overlooked by the towering peaks of the Cornettes de Bise and Mont de Grange. Anyone who loves the mountains, will be spoiled in Summer or Winter.<br/>You will definitely develop a taste for la Chapelle d'Abondance, and especially for the local specialities ! Our chefs are there to welcome you to their tables to try out their traditional dishes. Welcome to a reserve full of endless natural treasures...
La Chapelle d'Abondance offers a multidtude of activities which varies according to the seasons. You'll just love it...

In the heart of the valley, Saint Jean d’Aulps gave its name to the valley Haut Chablais valley: “valis de alpibus”, Aulps valley, meaning meadows.<br/>Like its abbey and the monks who lived there, the village was also the catalyst for surrounding settlements. Over time, these hamlets spread out both sides of the Dranse river, so successfully that the impression is one of a truly settled place. With the success of skiing, Saint Jean d’Aulps developed a ski resort with a distinct natural advantage that is part of the Portes du Soleil.

Located in the heart of the village of Saint Jean d'Aulps, the tourist information centre is open during the winter and summer seasons. In the off-season, you can find us at the tourist information centre of Montriond, 36 Route de Morzine.<br/>Our tourist advisors will provide you with all the information you need to ensure your stay in the Vallée d'Aulps is a success.

Our team offers services for:
- registration for differents events organised by the tourist office
- sale of goodies (snood, cap, poster, postcard), hiking map, mystery tour booklets
- tourist literature on the surrounding area

Right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine brings together a modern mountain sports offer with a traditional village and buzzing atmosphere.<br/>Morzine has all the charm of a traditional mountain village with its wooden facades, sculpted balconies, and roofs covered in local state. But look closer and you’ll find cutting edge equipment for sports, and local businesses with a contemporary outlook providing exciting new activities and a variety of facilities. The Portes du Soleil offers a vast playground for skiing, biking, trail running or hiking; whilst families will find more than enough to keep kids entertained throughout a stay.

The Morzine Tourist Office welcomes you a pleasant and spacious environment.<br/>The following services are at your disposal:
- a reception area and an information desk that is easily accessible
- seating facilities
- a kids' play zone and baby changing area
- free Wi-Fi and wifi box to rent (wifi pocket)
- tourist maps, brochures, and guidebooks
- the programme of events
- the visits, monuments, and cultural sites
- the list of emergency numbers (displayed outside the tourist office)
- the daily weather forecast and ski slope conditions
- advice that is specifically tailored to your stay thanks to Morzine Réservation
- a post box is available outside the Tourist Office.

Les Gets

You will find at the Tourist Office all the information you need to have a pleasant stay in Les Gets. You can get tourist information on the village and also on the surrounding sites.<br/>Within the Tourist Office, you will find: a baby changing area, free Wi-Fi internet access, registration for various activities ...

Breathtaking views of the village of Taninges, the Vallée du Giffre and the Montagnes du Haut-Giffre from the D902 between Taninges and the village of Avonnex.
Possible stops at the chain link area.