The Village

Situated at an altitude of 1000 metres, on a shelf backing onto Mont Jorat (1830m), Abondance lies in a valley dominated by Mont de Grange (2432 m) and du Pic de la Corne (2084m).
In winter, when the snow covers the summits, and the meadows disappear under the snow, the slopes appear more inviting and an immaculate countryside stretches out as far as the eye can see. Warm and snug inside your chalet, in the heart of the village or in one of its hamlets, you’ll have the holiday you always dreamt of.

Abondance is also the name of a breed of cows. They are a ‘beautiful brown’ (actually brown and white) with glasses (the brown marks that look like make-up around their eyes). In winter, they stay in the stables, munching on hay and thinking of better days when the snow melts and they can once more head up to the summer pastures.
The good-quality of these diary cows has allowed farmers to affirm their savoir faire as cheese makers: Abondance cheese was awarded the AOC label (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) in 1990. In the Abondance valley, 40 farms make this mouth-watering cheese. And what a delight it is to buy it directly from the farmer!