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Grand Bornand (Aravis)
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Grand Bornand, Aravis
Village Height 1300m
Activities
Mountaineering, Climbing
Via Ferrata , Paragliding
Mountain biking. Canyoning
Rafting, Hydrospeed. Solo or guided walking. Golf
Driving distance from Calais to Grand Bornand 536 miles or 7hrs30
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Resort Info
Grand Bornand (Aravis)
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Le Grand-Bornand is one of the best preserved and most beautiful of the Savoyard villages. Perfectly located between Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy and Switzerland, the local community has carefully worked to combine their visitor's needs, whilst maintaining the area's traditional charm and respecting its alpine heritage. The Aravis Mountains form the main backdrop to the village which is divided into two parts. The original village is the picture of old France with its 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. Chinaillon itself is very well preserved with the older parts dating back to 17th century.
Apart from the usual mountain activities, the Grand Bornand and Aravis mountain range offer more than 200km of marked mountain bike trails accessible with a special lift pass. The more adventurous can try paragliding or hot air ballooning above the impressive mountain range and valleys. Only a 30 minute drive away, a visit to Annecy is a must; with its dramatic backdrop of sharp mountain peaks, the turquoise lake is one of Europe’s most romantic lakes. Annecy often referred to as ‘the Venice of the Alps’, is a pretty city with old quarters offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops and activities. The attractions of Chamonix and Lake Geneva are only a one hour drive away. Interested in buying an apartment in Grand Bornand? See our Buying in the Alps section
Apart from the usual mountain activities, the Grand Bornand and Aravis mountain range offer more than 200km of marked mountain bike trails accessible with a special lift pass. The more adventurous can try paragliding or hot air ballooning above the impressive mountain range and valleys. Only a 30 minute drive away, a visit to Annecy is a must; with its dramatic backdrop of sharp mountain peaks, the turquoise lake is one of Europe’s most romantic lakes. Annecy often referred to as ‘the Venice of the Alps’, is a pretty city with old quarters offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops and activities. The attractions of Chamonix and Lake Geneva are only a one hour drive away. Interested in buying an apartment in Grand Bornand? See our Buying in the Alps section
- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
Opening Dates
Grand Bornand is open from end of June to end of August.
Child Care
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 Village
Welcomes children from 3 months to 5 years. Located near the centre of Grand Bornand Village. Open Monday – Friday from 9am – 6pm.
Thanks to large interior space and outdoor surrounded by greenery in summer, your small children will be able to do lots of activities: ball-pit trampoline, mini climbing wall, visit of a farm, use of swimming pool in summer, etc
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. Please pre-book.
Contact:
Maison de l'Enfance
Le Grand-Bornand Village
74450 Le Grand-Bornand
www.legrandbornand.com
Tel: 0033 4 50 02 79 05
Fax: 0033 4 50 02 28 01
enfants@legrandbornand.com
www.maisondesenfants-legrandbornand.com
Childrens clubs (Le Club Arlequin)
Welcomes children from 4-11yrs. Same building as the garderie. Various activities each day such as swimming, mountain activities, trampoline,
pic-nics…Open from 8th July – 23rd August 2013. Monday – Friday from 8.30am – 6pm (except bank hols)
Tariffs:
Half day – c.€15
Day – c.€27
Week – c.€108
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. Please pre-book.
Contact:
Maison de l'Enfance
Le Grand-Bornand Village
74450 Le Grand-Bornand
www.legrandbornand.com
Tel: 0033 4 50 02 79 05
Fax: 0033 4 50 02 28 01
enfants@legrandbornand.com
www.maisondesenfants-legrandbornand.com
Tariffs 2013 for the above clubs:
Day with meal from 9am-5.30pm (garderie 6pm) - €33
Morning without meas 9am-12am - €16
Morning with meal 9am-1.30pm (garderie only) - €28
Afternoon 1.30pm-5.30pm (garderie 6pm) - €19
Mon-Fri from 9am-5.50pm (garderie 6pm) - €145
Activities
Canyoning
Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateurs: Tél. 0033 4 50 02 78 18
Initiation and advanced – half day or day
• Discover: 44 €
• Advanced: starts from 56 €
01/05/13 - 31/10/13. Minimum age is 13 years.
Archery
www.tiralarc-grandbornand.com
In Grand Bornand Village
From 28/06/13 - 01/09/13, everyday from 10am-12pm and from 3pm-6.30pm. Closed Mon morning. From 7 years old.
18 shots - €4.50
Cinema
In Village (Espace Grand-Bo)
2 sessions at 5.30pm and 9pm
29/06/13-01/09/13 (except 25th and 30th August)
Chinaillon (Maison du Tourisme).
2 sessions at 5.30pm and 9pm
29/06/13-01/09/13
www.cine-grandbo.com
Horse riding
Tel. 0033 615 65 11 11
www.aravispassion.com
Grand Bornand Village
From 01/07/13 - 31/08/13 everyday from 11am-12pm and from 5pm-6pm. From 2-10yrs.
€3.50 per person.
Golf
“Le Rocher Blanc” 5km from Village, in the vallée du Bouchet.
www.golf-grand-bornand.com
Tél 0033 4 50 02 70 11 - Open from May to October, everyday.
Green fees from €6 for 5 holes, €17 for 9 holes and day from €29.
Miniature Golf
15 holes in Village
Tél. 0033 4 50 02 79 16
16/06/13 - 05/07/13 open everyday from 1.30pm-5.30pm. From 06/07/13-01/09/13 open everyday from 10.30am-10.30pm.
• Tarifs:
Adults: 3.20 €
Children under 16: 2,80 € (under 5’s free)
9 holes in Chinaillon
From 01/07/13 - 01/09/13 everyday from 9am-7pm.
Prices from €3.
Parapenting
ARAVIS PARAPENTE CONCEPT
Tél. 0033 680 57 08 03
From 45 € to 130 €
Swimming pool
Tél. 0033 450 02 79 06
Situated in village.
From 25/05/13 - 29/06/13: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri from 11.30am-6pm. Weds from 10am-6pm. Sat and Sun from 10am-6.30pm.
From 30/06/13 - 02/07/12 everyday from 11.30am-7pm
From 03/07/13 - 30/08/13 everyday from 9am-7pm. Night times on Thursday until 8.30pm from mid-July to mid-August.
From 31/08/13 - 08/09/13 everyday from 11am-6pm.
• Entry
- Adults: 5,10 €
- Children: 4,10 € (6-14yrs)
Via Ferrata
Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateurs
Tél. 0033 450 02 78 18
From 15/05/13 - 15/11/13
Minimum age is 13 years or height 1.40m and taller.
From 57 € (half day) to 86 € (full day)
Climbing
Bureau des guides:
Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 78 18
01/07/13-31/08/13
Each week: climbing school adults and children from 5 yrs.
5/7 years - session of 1hr 30 Mon-Thurs and Friday at 5.15pm - €28.50
8/12 years - session of 3hrs Mon and Thurs afternoons - €37
Over 13 years - session of 3hrs Mon and Thurs mornings -€44
VTT
Bureau des Guides
Tél. 0033 450 02 78 18
74km of mountain bike trails. Trail map available the tourist office. Depart at summit of the Rosay cable car.
NEW! 2 pistes green and blue accessible via the chairlift Chatelet in Chinaillon.
Yoga
Auberge Nordique – 0033 450 02 31 12
From 12th to 16th July and from 9th – 13th August 2010
2hr practise in morning and 1 hour stretch in afternoon
Adventure Parc
From 15/06/13-08/09/13 everyday from 9am-7pm
2hr30 in parc (from height 1m40) - €21 for adults, €16 for children
1hr30 in parc (from height 1m) - €15 for adults, €15 for children
In village, near to the ice rink.
Zip lines, rope bridges, crossings on cable bridges in Nepal ... more than 40 activities in the trees and lots of fun for children.
Watersports
Rafting, canoraft, airboat and hydrospeed.
From 05/05/13 - 05/09/13
0033 450 90 15 17
Activity accessible to all, even beginners (mini-runs for 7-12 years).
Rafting on Giffre or l'Arve - €36
Rafting on Dranse - €41
Mini descent for kids 7-12yrs - €26
Canoraft, airboat, hydrospeed initiation - €37 (expert €41)
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking (Nordic Walking)
Sporting activity coming from Finland.
Session 2 hours: 14,50 €
Bureau des guides
Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 78 18
Lift Opening Grand Bornand
The 6-seater chairlift from Lachat takes pedestrians or bikers to 2 100 m altitude. On arrival, a point of view 360 ° on the chain and the valleys of the Aravis Mont Blanc and the Jura. Possibility leaving Grand-Bornand Village, with the Rosay cable car.
From 15/06 - start of September 2013
Single Rosay or Lachat, adults from €4.90, children from €4.
Day Aravis VTT (access to lifts in GB and La Clusaz) from €14 per adult and €10 per child.
Tennis
In the village. Tennis court for 1 hour rental - €9.30 (€50 deposit)
5 courts
Private lessons:
From 01/04/13 - 31/10/13
1-2 persons, 1 hour - €39
3-4 persons, 1 hour - €50
Discover how reblochon is made
Visit the farm to see how this cheese is made. From 06/07/12 - 24/08/13 on Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. From 01/05/13 - 05/07/13 and from 01/09/13 - 30/09/13 Fridays only at 10.30am.
Adults from €4.30, 6-12yrs from €2.50.
All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website
Grand Bornand Tourist Offices
Office de Tourisme du Grand-Bornand Chinaillon
Tel: 0033 450 09 60 09
www.legrandbornand.com 29/06 - 24/08/13: everyday 9h-12h, 14h-19h
25/08 - 31/08/13: everyday 9h-19h
29/04 - 28/06/13 and from 1/09 to 30/11/13 : everyday except Sundays and bank hols 9h-12h, 14h-18h.
Office de Tourisme du Grand-Bornand Village Tel: 04 50 02 78 00 - Fax : 04 50 02 78 01
www.legrandbornand.com Du 29/06 au 5/07/13: everyday 9h-12h
Du 6/07 au 31/08/13: everyday 9h-12h, 15h-19h
Other dates - office closed.
www.legrandbornand.com 29/06 - 24/08/13: everyday 9h-12h, 14h-19h
25/08 - 31/08/13: everyday 9h-19h
29/04 - 28/06/13 and from 1/09 to 30/11/13 : everyday except Sundays and bank hols 9h-12h, 14h-18h.
Office de Tourisme du Grand-Bornand Village Tel: 04 50 02 78 00 - Fax : 04 50 02 78 01
www.legrandbornand.com Du 29/06 au 5/07/13: everyday 9h-12h
Du 6/07 au 31/08/13: everyday 9h-12h, 15h-19h
Other dates - office closed.
Apres Ski/Eating
4 restaurants in Chinallion (where residence is located) open in Summer months. 9 restaurants in Grand Bornand Village. 7 altitude restaurants. Bars open in the village.
Access
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Grand Bornand 536 miles (approx 7hrs30)
From Calais, Le Massif des Aravis is easily accessible:
- A 40 (Autoroute Blanche) ; exit N° 16 Bonneville, direction Stations des Aravis at 20 km
- A 41 exit Annecy Nord direction Thônes / Stations des Aravis at 30 km By Rail: SNCF d’Annecy at 30km www.sncf.com >>>Réservation: 0033 892 35 35 35 Airports: Annecy-Meythet airport at 33 km (30 mins) www.annecy.aeroport.fr Bus transfer Satobus Alpes: 00 33 4 37 255 255
Geneva airport at 65km from Grand Bornand (1 hour) www.gva.ch Chambery Airport is 75km from Grand Bornand (1 ¼ hours) www.chambery-airport.com Lyon - Saint Exupéry airport at 141km (1 ¾ hours) www.lyon.aeroport.fr/ Grenoble Airport is 165km from Grand Bornand (1 ¾ hours) www.grenoble-airport.com 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. Segway www.mobilboard.com 0033 778 28 39 86 At Grand Bornand Village From 01/04/13 - 31/08/13 everyday from 9am-7pm From 01/09/13 - 30/09/12 Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun from 10am-7pm 20mins practise - €15 45mins - 1hr30 - €25 - €49 Pass 1 hr in day + 1 hr in evening - €53 Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from £76 per person based on 4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport to Les Gets. Call our reservations team for details on 0844 576 0170 or email reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
- A 40 (Autoroute Blanche) ; exit N° 16 Bonneville, direction Stations des Aravis at 20 km
- A 41 exit Annecy Nord direction Thônes / Stations des Aravis at 30 km By Rail: SNCF d’Annecy at 30km www.sncf.com >>>Réservation: 0033 892 35 35 35 Airports: Annecy-Meythet airport at 33 km (30 mins) www.annecy.aeroport.fr Bus transfer Satobus Alpes: 00 33 4 37 255 255
Geneva airport at 65km from Grand Bornand (1 hour) www.gva.ch Chambery Airport is 75km from Grand Bornand (1 ¼ hours) www.chambery-airport.com Lyon - Saint Exupéry airport at 141km (1 ¾ hours) www.lyon.aeroport.fr/ Grenoble Airport is 165km from Grand Bornand (1 ¾ hours) www.grenoble-airport.com 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. Segway www.mobilboard.com 0033 778 28 39 86 At Grand Bornand Village From 01/04/13 - 31/08/13 everyday from 9am-7pm From 01/09/13 - 30/09/12 Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun from 10am-7pm 20mins practise - €15 45mins - 1hr30 - €25 - €49 Pass 1 hr in day + 1 hr in evening - €53 Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from £76 per person based on 4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport to Les Gets. Call our reservations team for details on 0844 576 0170 or email reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
Resort News
Events in Grand Bornand 2013 |
Date(s) | ||
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CYCLING OUTING “THE TOUR IN 1 DAY” Experience the 2013 Tour de France by cycling all or part of the “Bourg d'Oisans – Le Grand- Bornand” stage which is on Friday, July 19, 2013 |
15th June 2013 | ||
| 15th CYCLO “LA GRAND BO” BIKE RACE | 30th June 2013 | ||
| MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL A Savoyard meal in the main village plaza followed by a light show and live commentary direct from the Aravis Mountains. | 14th July 2013 | ||
| ARAVIS & COMPANY The festival for families staying in the mountains. Discover all kinds of sports and cultural activities with 4 themed evenings, one in each of the 4 Aravis resorts. | 22nd - 26th July 2013 | ||
| FINISH LINE FOR THE 19th stage of the TOUR DE FRANCE “Bourg d'Oisans – Le Grand-Bornand” | 19th July 2013 | ||
| MOUNTAIN PASTURE FESTIVAL in Chinaillon | 4th August 2013 | ||
| POTTERY MARKET | 8th - 9th August 2013 | ||
| 16th “LE BOUQUETIN” (IBEX) UPHILL CYCLING EVENT AND GIANT TARTIFLETTE | 15th August 2013 | ||
| 22nd INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL SHOWS & ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS “AU BONHEUR DES MOMES” The largest European youth cultural gathering: more than 90 theater companies, 380 shows, 20 workshops, expos, other entertainment and magic moments. Program available at the end of June www.aubonheurdesmomes.com | 25th - 30th August 2013 | ||
| Welcome drinks concerts, shows, storytelling evenings, children activities, cycling events, weekly markets and cow art exhibit (a permanent exhibit of contemporary artwork). Ask for the week’s activities program at the tourist office on arrival. | |||
| More events to follow…Events courtesy of Grand Bornand tourist office – www.legrandbornand.com | |||
Grand Bornand (Aravis)
Le Village de Lessy
4* Apartments. Sleeps 2-10
Indoor Pool
Le Village de Lessy prestige residence is ideally located in the centre of Chinaillon village.
4* Apartments. Sleeps 2-10
Indoor Pool
Le Village de Lessy prestige residence is ideally located in the centre of Chinaillon village.
Les Saytels
Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Indoor/Outdoor Pool
Les Saytels is a conveniently located hotel in the heart of Le Grand Bornand village.
Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Indoor/Outdoor Pool
Les Saytels is a conveniently located hotel in the heart of Le Grand Bornand village.
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