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5 good reasons to spend a day at the leisure park
Published on 8 July 2026
What could be more refreshing, after returning from a lovely walk, than stopping off at the shaded banks of the Borne and its leisure area?
Events at the summit of Mont Lachat
Published on 22 May 2026
Enjoy a range of activities at the summit of Mont Lachat all summer long... a whole new way to experience the mountains!
Day out ideas for your summer holiday in Le Grand-Bornand
Published on 8 June 2026
Hiking in front of the Aravis mountain range, enjoying the fresh mountain air while admiring hundred-year-old chalets, meeting farmers, guides and craftspeople and enjoying a...
The Lac Annecy Aravis Outdoor app to guide you!
Published on 6 May 2026
The free Lac Annecy Aravis Outdoor app presents all the signposted and maintained itineraries departing from the towns and villages in the region, including around 150 hiking...

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Christmas and New Year in Le Grand-Bornand
Published on 8 October 2025
An enchanted interlude that warms the hearts of young and old alike, the end-of-year festivities in Le Grand-Bornand are all about enjoying the gentle way of life, the shared...
The secret of potato fritters
Published on 5 August 2025
Rösti, rapins, bougnettes... There are as many names as there are ways to make potato fritters, a traditional dish typical of the Alpine region and eastern France.
An unprecedented record… Iris Pessey reaches her goal!
Published on 14 July 2025
On Sunday 14 July 2024, in Le Grand-Bornand, the Fête de la Montagne took place, during which Iris Pessey attempted a trail running record: a round trip from the church...
The most beautiful viewpoints
Published on 20 June 2025
One of France's most beautiful mountain resorts, Le Grand-Bornand is a life-size piece of land art. Here are our top picks for the region's most spectacular viewpoints, a...
Reblochon in 4 seasons
Published on 20 June 2025
Reblochon from Savoie: much more than just a cheese... As the leading agricultural community in Haute-Savoie, Le Grand-Bornand is the birthplace of farmhouse Reblochon. Since...
The chalet, an ingenious dwelling
Published on 18 June 2025
The authenticity of the mountain village of Le Grand-Bornand owes much to the preservation of its traditional architecture, epitomised by one of the symbols of the Alps –...
The irresistible Aravis range!
Published on 17 June 2025
Both iconic, picturesque, fascinating and captivating, the Aravis mountain range offers exceptional views all year round – among the most beautiful and spectacular in the...
5 ideas for walks and hikes
Published on 12 June 2025
In need of oxygen and physical activity?
On the paths of history…
Published on 8 June 2025
From villages to mountain pastures, more than 160 km of signposted hiking trails dot the commune of Le Grand-Bornand. So many possibilities for walks that combine the pleasure...
Your summer holiday in Le Grand-Bornand
Published on 1 June 2025
With the snowy slopes behind us, summer activities are back in full swing at Grand-Bornand, a veritable open-air playground. Take advantage of a wide choice of summer...
Among the most beautiful panoramas in the Alps
Published on 24 April 2025
Le Grand-Bornand, one of the most beautiful resorts in the French Alps, is a life-size work of ‘land art’. Here are our top picks for the region’s most...
Top 5 family-friendly slopes
Published on 11 April 2025
Welcome to Le Grand-Bornand, the jewel of the French Alps!