Located in the northern French Alps, the village lies at the heart of a farming valley in Haute-Savoie.

The waters of the River Dranse run through the valley, enriching the fertile pasture land before flowing out into Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) near Evian.

Other activities include river fishing and riding the Portes du Soleil mountain bike trails.

Wildlife abounds in the valley from deer, wild boar and stags roaming the hills, to marmots sleeping on sun warmed mountain banks.

La Chapelle-d'Abondance is located 70 km (43 mi), or 90 minutes' drive, from Geneva airport.