Peak Elevation
1,800 m
5,906 ft
Vertical Drop
780 m
2,559 ft
Skiable Area
26 ha
65 ac
Avg Snowfall
450 cm
177.17 in
Lifts
13
About
La Chapelle-d'Abondance is a village ski area in the Haute-Savoie, France, at the eastern edge of the cross-border Portes du Soleil. Its own two sectors, Braitaz and Crêt-Béni, hold about 75 km of runs served by roughly a dozen lifts, with mostly gentle blue and red pistes through wooded slopes. The Portes du Soleil pass opens a further 600-plus km of linked terrain across twelve resorts in France and Switzerland.
Terrain
Difficulty Breakdown
Local symbols shown first, North American second
Lifts & Conditions
Amenities
Operated by SELCA (Société d'Exploitation des Remontées Mécaniques de la Chapelle d'Abondance)
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) have?
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) has 13 ski lifts.
What is the vertical drop at La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe)?
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) has a vertical drop of 2,559 feet (780 meters).
What is the peak elevation of La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe)?
The summit of La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) sits at 5,906 feet (1,800 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) have?
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) has 24 marked trails, totaling roughly 21.75 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe)?
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) covers 65 acres (26 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) offer night skiing?
Yes, La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) offers night skiing. Hours and trail availability vary by season, so check the official website for current schedules.
Does La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) have snowmaking?
Yes, La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) get each year?
La Chapelle-d'Abondance (Cret-Beni/La Combe) averages around 177.17 inches (450 cm) of snowfall per season.