Landscapes like no other!
One of the most beautiful resorts in the French mountains, Le Grand-Bornand is a life-size work of ‘land art’. Here are our top picks for the region’s most spectacular viewpoints – a must-see in summer…
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Must-see viewpointsA real feast for the eyes!
Everything here exudes authenticity, a spirit of achievement and the good life, in a natural setting that is perfect for exploring an unspoilt mountain with a distinctive character.
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01.The summit of Mont Lachat
At an altitude of 2,100 metres, Mont Lachat – accessible from the village via theski lifts – offers a superb view of the village of Le Grand-Bornand, the Aravis rangeand the surrounding mountain ranges. It is also the starting point for numerous walking and mountain biking trails and a renowned take-off point forparagliding. Whether you’re an active type or simply looking to take in the scenery, you’re sure to be delighted, and an orientation table will allow you to enjoy an exceptional 360° panorama.
02.Percée Point
The highest peak in the Aravis range, the majestic Pointe Percée – with its rocky landscape that gives it the air of Nepal – rises to an altitude of 2,750 metres. It offers a breathtaking and dizzying 360° view, with the legendary Mont Blanc taking centre stage. The massifs of the ‘Roof of Europe’, La Tournette, Les Bornes and Le Bargy complete the picture! In the distance, weather permitting, you can catch a glimpse of the Southern Alps, the Jura and the Chablais.
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03.The Green Needle and Lake Lessy
The Aiguille Verte, with its summit at an altitude of 2,045 metres, offers a bird’s-eye view of Lake Lessy, overlooked by the imposing Pic du Jallouvre. Far from being its only attraction, the view is breathtaking: on one side, the Crête de l’Almet, Mont Lachat and the sweeping view of the village beckon, with the Aravis range as a backdrop. On the other side, you can admire the Bornes massif with Lake Geneva in the distance.
04.The Cuillery chalet and the hamlet of Les Bouts
At the foot of the Jallouvre and the Têtes d’Auferrand, the two-hundred-year-old chalets, weathered by the passage of time, bear witness to the rich heritage of the Bornandin region whilst offering a splendid panorama stretching from the Col de la Colombière to La Tournette, via Mont Lachat and the Aravis range.
The hamlet of Cuillerylies on the mountain environment discovery trail, which provides information on the flora and fauna found along the path leading from Le Grand-Bornand to Chinaillon, overlooking the Maroly Valley dominated by the Pointe Percée.
The hamlet of Les Boutsis nestled on the mountainside beneath the Crête de l’Almet; one of its distinctive features is that it is protected upstream by a large embankment made of stones and earth, designed to stop avalanches.
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05.Le Grand-Bornand Village and the Aravis mountains
Seen from the forest path, which you can reach via a lovely walk along the hillside, it’s something of a ‘postcard’ view of Bornand, with the heart of the village clustered around the church and its famous onion-domed bell tower, set against the backdrop of the Aravis range, whose majestic silhouette looms in the distance. A classic of Alpine imagery, quite unlike any other.
06.The old village of Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon
Discover the old village of Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon, dating from the 17th century. It offers a magnificent setting that bears witness to life in days gone by, thanks to its centuries-old timber-framed houses, its chapel and its thatched roofs. Nestled in the heart of the hamlet is a pretty chapel founded in 1677. Despite major renovation work in 1977, it retains its old-world charm and houses several artefacts that bear witness to times gone by: from the Baroque style to contemporary art. Boasting a wealth of historical and architectural details, the old village of Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon holds many little secrets that you can discover onguided tours.
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07.The Col des Annes
At an altitude of 1,720 metres, at the foot of the Pointe Percée – the highest peak in the Aravis range at 2,750 metres – there are several mountain restaurants (renowned for their famous potato fritters) and alpine farms, with their unique architecture, as well as breathtaking views of the Aravis range.
