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The resort is famous for its attractive chalets with
more than 400 spread throughout the village, often up
to 300 years old. These share features such as
the “pointe d’ane” master beam in
each building, the “solaret” - a
light and airy loft and the
“credence“, a kitchen cupboard built into
the wall, or a small barn right next to the main
house, The chalets normally have covered
balconies and wooden exteriors.
The Aravis Mountains, with their highest peak the
distinctive Pointe Percée from where green,
forested mountain slopes, curve down towards the
valley, forming the main backdrop to the
village. This is divided in to two parts with
an efficient ski bus circling between them and ski
lifts and runs linking them above. The original
village is a picture of old France with its shops,
church, market square and “grenette” - a
traditionally roofed market hall. Six
kilometres up the valley Le Grand-Bornand –
Chinaillon is the other part of the resort,
where most of the ski runs begin. Chinaillon itself
is very well preserved with the older parts dating
back to 17th century. The splendid Bouchet
valley stretches away behind… a favourite
cross country ski area.
Le Grand-Bornand inhabitants are out numbered by its
cows, a fact of which it is proud. It is the
birthplace of the famous Reblochon, an AOC cheese
(appellation d'origine contrôlée) which
is made twice a day in the farms of the village
during winter time and in pastures during summer
time. The first Reblochon's market was created in
1795 in Le Grand-Bornand, and remains the most
important in the whole valley. The traditional
Reblochon market is held on Wednesday mornings.
There are 65 farms in the area and the local cows,
called Pie-Rouge Abondance, are almost a red colour,
with white tails and hooves.
There are about 30 restaurants in Le Grand Bornand as
well as a supermarket, boulangerie, laundrette,
hairdresser, pharmacy, petrol station, bank and post
office so all holiday needs are covered. If
you’re looking for lively apres ski there are
nearly 40 bars and pubs of which Les 2 Guides has a
British pub atmosphere whilst Le Thovet" has a great
selection of wine by the glass. Later on the
nightclub "Le Baron Noir" comes to life, located at
Pont du Venay in Chinaillon.
Other activities available include horse drawn sleigh
or carriage rides, an ice rink, cinemas, snowshoeing,
paragliding and hot air ballooning.
Le Grand Bornand is a great choice for families and
has acquired the Famille Plus label from the French
government for the quality of its childcare
facilities. The Garderie "Les P'tits
Maringouins" at Chinaillon accepts children aged from
eight months to five years. Bring along your
child’s vaccination certifications and book
ahead as places are limited.
Follow links below
Why Le Grand Bornand?
·
Less than an hour from Geneva
·
Traditional villages with an authentic atmosphere
·
40 mins from Annecy & the ski resort of La Clusaz
is just down the road
Le Grand Bornand has acquired the Famille Plus label
for its childcare facilities. Please click here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
GARDERIE "LES P'TITS MARINGOUINS" AU
CHINAILLON
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 09 60 80
Children from 8 months to 4 years.
Open in the winter season only
From Christmas to 13 April 2009: usually open from
9am to 5:15pm.
Level -4 of the Tourist Office
Indoor, manual and relating to game activities are
proposed. Walks and games outside according to
weather conditions, number and age of the
children.
Approx prices (+ subscription of approx:
3.00€):
- Morning 9.00 – 12.00 (without meal): 16.90
€
- Afternoon 13.30 - 17:30 (without meal): 21.50
€
- Day 9.00 - 17:30 (meal included): 35
€
- 6 mornings from Sunday to Friday (without
meal) (1): 85 €
- 6 afternoons from Sunday to Friday (without
meal) (1): 107.50 €
- 6 full days from Sunday to Friday (with
meal): 175 €
(1) Meal in extra: 11
€/day
Vaccination DT COQ Polio, BCG (or monovax test) and
health record are required. The number of places is
limited so booking is advisable as soon as you arrive
in the resort. Booking on site before 9:30am
according to places available.
29 restaurants in village and Chinaillon, 13 altitude
restaurants, 36 bars/pubs in village, chanaillon and
surrounding villages, supermarket, boulangerie,
laundrette, hairdresser, pharmacy, petrol station,
bank, post office. The nightclub "Le Baron Noir" is
located near the village at Pont du Venay, Chinaillon
From Christmas to Easter
Mountain Guide Centre
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 02 78 18 / +33 (0)6 73 48 47 72
ICE RINK
800 square meters covered.
A relaxing moment in an outstanding surrounding,
facing the Village and the Aravis range.
LUGE
In village and Chinaillon – free access.
NIGHT SKIING
Extra to your lift pass. 2 floodlit pistes. One
evening a week from 8pm. Evening to be confirmed.
HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE
Tel. +33 (0)6 83 33 86 24
- Ride in the Village (departure in front of the
Church).
PRICES (for 4/5 pers.): 15 mn: 10 €, 30 mn: 20
€
- Horse-drawn carriage ride and "fondue savoyarde"
in a restaurant on Thursday evening. Departure at
7pm
Information and booking at the Tourist Office.
PRICE: 40 €/pers
- Possibility to do a horse-drawn carriage ride with
discovery of the Reblochon making in a farm.
REBLOCHON MARKET
All year round
Every Wednesday mornings, the Reblochon Market,
created in 1795, take place on the Village place,
near the usual market. It is sold the cheese
production of the week to wholesalers. A high place
of the local life, not to be missed!
Ski Vol: Tel: +33 (0)6 83 97 53 26
Take off from the Village in the morning and at the
end of the day. Lasts for one hour
Destination: only Aeolus, God of the winds, can
decide!
Champagne and flight certificate on landing
Groups, seminars: on request, single flight or in
several air-balloons
FLIGHT PRICE: 250 € per person. On booking.
CINEMAS
Only in season
In
Village: Cinema “Les
Rhodos” (Espace Grand-Bo)
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 02 20 78
In
Chinaillon : Cinema "Le Charmieux"
(Tourist House)
Tel. +33 (0)4 50 27 05 60.
In the 2 movie theaters, widescreen, EX digital
sound system.
The films change every day, several showings per
day.
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Le Grand Bornand
Tourist Office
74450 Le Grand Bornand
Contact: Tel 00 33 4 50 02 78 00, Email : infos@legrandbornand.com
http://www.legrandbornand.com
Office du Tourisme du Chinaillon
Tel : 00 33 4 50 09 60 09
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Le
Grand Bornand: 536 miles (approx 7hr30).
The Massif des Aravis is easily reachable:
- Motorway A 40 (Autoroute Blanche) ; exit N° 16
Bonneville, direction Stations des Aravis at 20
km
- Motorway A 41 exit Annecy Nord direction
Thônes / Stations des Aravis at 30 km
By Rail: SNCF
station of Annecy at 30km.
Réservation : 08 92 35 35 35
Daily
link by bus – Voyages Crolard :
+33 (0)4 50 02 20 58
http://www.voyages-crolard.com/
Airports: Annecy-Meythet airport at 35 km -
www.annecy.aeroport.fr/
Lyon - Saint Exupéry airport at 150 km - www.lyon.aeroport.fr/.
Bus transfer Satobus Alpes: 00 33 4 37 255 255
Geneva airport at 45 km - http://www.gva.ch
Airport Transfer
Pre-book your
taxi transfer with Peak Retreats
From Geneva
Airport to Le Grand Bornand – from
£71 per person return based on 4 people
sharing.
For all
other
transfer
prices
click here
Getting around the resort
Ski buses serve the various hamlets in the resort to
take you to the resort centre or bottom of the ski
runs. In particular it links the Grand Bornand
Village and Grand Bornand Chinaillon.
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