The group
DNA
Abest is four decades of expertise serving mountain regions. A community of dedicated people, organised into four complementary entities, that designs, builds and provides support, from the strategic study through to the last stone laid.
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Our story
From a Savoie engineering consultancy to a multi-entity group spanning three mountain ranges, the story of Abest is one of an ambition that has never been content with the present.
Founding of ABEST Ingénierie in Ugine, Savoie, in 1984 and of Dianeige in 1989 in Meylan, Isère.
Birth of Abest Géo-Détection. Land surveying and utility detection enter the group's DNA.
Creation of Kaliblue, a pioneer in 3D mapping and resort modelling.
The consortium of Météo France, INRAE and Dianeige publishes the first ClimSnow study for the La Clusaz resort.
Dianeige becomes Dia4S by bringing the capabilities of its mapping-focused subsidiary Kaliblue into its team.
Following its acquisition by the Abest group, the Isère-based company DIA4S joins Abest Ingénierie and Abest Géo-Détection and becomes Abest Horizons.
Opening of Abest Pyrénées in Juillan. The group establishes its expertise in a third mountain range.
One group, four areas of expertise. From Savoie to the Pyrenees, each entity carries a strong identity in service of a shared purpose: revealing the potential of every region.
Mountain and urban developments and infrastructure, hydrological and regulatory assessments. OPQIBI – ISO 9001 – ISO 14001
Surveying, as-built surveys, utility detection and marking, drone, GIS MASE – ISO 9001 – ISO 14001
Mountain and urban developments and infrastructure, climate, snow expertise, mapping, 3D images and videos, operational audits and training.
All of Abest's expertise brought together in the Pyrenees.
Areas of expertise
ABEST, an engineering consultancy specialising in mountain regions, supports stakeholders at every stage of their projects.
Every region is unique. That is why we deploy targeted expertise across six major challenges: leisure, snow, civil engineering, environment, climate and mapping, supporting mountain stakeholders in projects that are at once sustainable, innovative and tailored to their realities.
Enhancing regions
Optimising snow while preserving it
Structuring and developing spaces
Preserving natural environments
Adapting to climate change
Visualising the region
“Bringing out the best in oneself through one's profession. Helping to bring life to the region where one's family lives. Taking part in projects that enhance the mountains, playing an active role in the climate transition… Our people carry out the most rewarding of missions.“
Strong scientific and institutional partnerships.
