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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.
- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
Opening Dates
Grand Bornand is open from beginning of July to end of August. Exact dates to be confirmed in 2012.
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 8am – 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
Tariffs:
Half day without meal – c.€15
Day with meal – c.€25
Mon-Fri – c.€100
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. Please pre-book.
Contact:
Maison de l'Enfance
Le Grand-Bornand Village
74450 Le Grand-Bornand
Tel : 04 50 02 79 05
Fax : 04 50 02 28 01
Childrens clubs (Le Club Arlequin)
Welcomes children from 4-12yrs. Same building as the garderie. Various activities each day such as swimming, mountain activities, trampoline,
pic-nics…Open from 6th July – 21st August 2010. Monday – Friday from 9am – 5.30pm.
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
Tel : 04 50 02 79 05
Fax : 04 50 02 28 01
Activity centre
Office municipal des sports et des loisirs – 0033 450 02 79 00.
From Monday to Friday for 8-12yrs:
Tennis – Archery from €142
Tennis – Climbing from €141
Archery – Climbing from €127
Tennis 1hr30/day, archery 1h/day, climbing 2 sessions of 3hrs.
Activities
Canyoning
Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateurs: Tél. 0033 4 50 02 78 18
Initiation and advanced – half day or day
• Discover: 55 €
• Advanced: starts from 67 €
Cinema
In Village (Espace Grand-Bo) and in Chinaillon (Maison du Tourisme).
Dance
Auberge Nordique: Tél. 0033 4 50 02 31 12
Dance de salon: from 28/06 to 02/07.
Valse, tango, paso, chacha, rock or salsa
• Country dance: from 26 to 30/07 & from 09 to 13/08.
• Cocktail dances: from 30/08 to 03/09.
Rock, country, salsa, claquettes and dance de salon.
• 4 mornings and 1 evening: 100 €
Horse riding
Tel. 0033 615 65 11 11
- In Village, location of ponies
- Top of télécabine du Rosay, excursions and training days (some overnight).
• Location of pony 15 min : 5 €
· 30 mins - €10
· Half-day - €45
• Day (meal included) : 65 €
Golf
“Le Rocher Blanc” 5km from Village, in the vallée du Bouchet.
Tél 0033 4 50 02 70 11 - Open from May to October.
• 10 holes at 1 600 m : starts from 15 €
Day : from 25 €
• 4 holes , ideal for discovering golf
Day : 5 €
Initiation and advance courses available.
• Children’s course: 1h30 for 4 days.
Tariff: 90 €
Miniature Golf
15 holes in Village
Tél. 0033 4 50 02 79 16
• Tarifs:
Adultes: 3 €
Children under 16: 2,60 € (under 5’s free)
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. Open everyday from 1st July to 31st August (9hr-19hr) and from 29/05 to 30/06 and from 01/09 – 05/09 hours reduced.
• Entry
- Adults: 4,80 €
- Children: 3,80 €
Via Ferrata
Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateurs
Tél. 0033 450 02 78 18
From 55 to 84 €
Climbing
Bureau des guides:
Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 78 18
Each week: climbing school adults and children from 5 yrs.
• Half day
Adults: 39 €
Children start from 26,50 €
VTT
Bureau des Guides
Tél. 0033 450 02 78 18
Tarifs
- Day: €31 per adult and €26 per child
- Half day: €21 per adult and €16 per child
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
Open from 1st June – 15th September 2010
2hr30 in parc - €21 for adults, €15 for children
1hr30 in parc - €15 for adults, €14 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.
On Giffre and Dranse. Activity accessible to all, even beginners (mini-runs for 7-12 years).
Adults from €35-€40, children from €24.
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.
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.
Lessons from 4yrs from 04/07 – 28/08/10:
Adults 5 sessions of 1hr30 - €118
Children from 4-14yrs put in groups according to age 5 sessions of 45mins – 1hr30 again according to age from €54. Private lesson 1hr from €37.
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
Summer: from 27/06 to 11/07 everyday from 9h to 12h & from 15h to 18h. From 12/07 to 30/08 everyday from 9h to 12h & from 15h to 19h.
Office de Tourisme du Grand-Bornand Village
Tel : 04 50 02 78 00 - Fax : 04 50 02 78 01
www.legrandbornand.com -
Summer: from 25/04 to 26/06 everyday except Sunday & bank holidays from 9h to 12h & from 14h to 18h.
From 27/06 to 23/08 everyday from 9h to 12h & from 14h to 19h. Festival Au Bonheur des Mômes: du 23/08 to 28/08 from 9h to 19h. Monday from 8h30 to 19h.
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)
Chambery Airport is 75km from Grand Bornand (1 ¼ hours)
Lyon - Saint Exupéry airport at 141km (1 ¾ hours)
Grenoble Airport is 165km from Grand Bornand (1 ¾ hours)
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.
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
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10th Balloon Festival - International balloon meeting. Lighter than air, they will conquer the most beautiful summits of the Aravis. 20 balloons, directed masterfully by experienced mountain pilots, are expected in the station for the 10th edition. The crews will take off next to the skating rink for flights that lasted between 45 min and 1hr30, take-offs in the morning and evening. From Friday 07/07 to Sunday 11/07/2010: take-offs on Friday about 18:30 and on Saturday and Sunday about 07:30 and 18:30. Prices: Free. |
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9th July – 11th July 2010 | |
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12th Cyclo Sportive - Cycling race organized by the Cycling Club. Stage of the''Challenge of the Haute-Savoie Cyclosportives''. There are two different mountain roads: an itinerary of 100 km with a total climb of 1500 m, and an itinerary of 125 km with a positive difference of height of 2520 m. The cyclists will go through''famous''Cols (passes): The Col de la Croix-Fry, the climb up to the Mount Saxonnex and the Col de la Colombiere, Which is usually Climbed during the Tour de France. Free for spectators. |
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27th June 2010 | |
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Mountain Festival - Organized by the Mountain Rescue Team. Traditional meal on the village square and commented floodlighting of the summits of the Aravis Mountains. Followed by an open-air dance. Opening: Wednesday 14/07/2010. Prices: Free entertainment. |
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14th July 2010 | |
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3rd Aravis and Cies. THE festival of families in the mountain: 4 villages, 4 days, 4 evenings, free. Aravis dusts the outdoor and are transformed into an unusual playground in four themes: cycle, ropes, nature attitude and air. Every afternoon, activities and mountain sports accessible to all, in connection with each of these themes, are proposed free of charge in the heart of four resorts. Opening: From Wednesday 14/07 to Saturday 17/07/2010. Prices: Free. |
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14th July – 17th July 2010 | |
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The Alpage fair - is a celebration Day in Chinaillon: the mountain lovers gather together around heritage and traditions. Ancient craft, ancient jobs, outdoor mass, walking race, mountain pasture downhills, outdoor meal, milking and herd dog contests, float parade, climbing contest, free dance and great fireworks. Free entertainment. |
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1st August 2010 | |
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Pottery market - all the pottery techniques are represented on this market by 20 participants coming from the Rhône Alpes région. Prices – free. |
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8th August – 9th August 2010 | |
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Giant tartiflette! - Organized by the ''Harmonie Les Échos de Pointe-Percée'' and the ''Société Musicale''. This traditional Savoyard dish is cooked in a giant frying-pan and served in the village square. There is also musical and folklore entertainment. Free entertainments. Registration for the meal at the Tourist Office. |
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15th August 2010 | |
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National Roller Ski Race - Roller Ski competition organized by the French Ski Fédération. More than 50 skiers (national and international level). American race of 750 m between the City Hall and the Pont du Terret in Le Grand-Bornand Village (road closed during the race). Free for the spectators. |
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15th August – 16th August 2010 | |
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19th Au Bonheur des Momes childrens festival - Some shows, workshops, exhibitions, giant games, books for kids and numerous activities. 6 days. Co-organised with the Théâtre de la Toupine. Prices 2009 : It is strongly advisable to book for the shows and workshops.
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22nd August – 27th August 2010 | |
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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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