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Le Grand-Bornand The village resort

Whether you’re looking for sport, nature or culture, everything here exudes authenticity, excellence and good living, just like the village centre with its beautiful houses clustered around the granary and church. The pastures cascade down to the typical hamlets and their 450 chalets, some of which date back to the 17th century, creating the perfect backdrop for discovering a well-preserved mountain with a strong character, a boundless outdoor playground where visitors and locals form a single, invigorating, open and happy community.

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Three moods, A single mountain soul

Le Grand-Bornand can be discovered in three distinct places, each with its own character and charm. Le Grand-Bornand Village, the historic heart of the resort, nestles at an altitude of 1,000 m, with its lively little streets and emblematic church. Higher up, at 1,300 m, Le Chinaillon is the place to be for lovers of skiing, wide open spaces and heritage, with its vast ski area in winter, lush green mountain pastures in summer and century-old chalets. The more discreet Vallée du Bouchet offers a peaceful yet sporty atmosphere, ideal for contemplation and Nordic activities. Three facets of the same territory, where everyone finds their own BO!neur to the rhythm of the seasons.

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Le Grand-Bornand Village

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Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon

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The Bouchet valley

Le Grand-Bornand, the BO village! Live it up!

Facing the emblematic Aravis mountain range, Le Grand-Bornand cultivates that extra touch of soul that makes all the difference. Here, the authenticity of a true mountain village blends with the energy of a lively, friendly resort. From the timeless charm of the historic village to the century-old chalets of Chinaillon, not forgetting the Vallée du Bouchet, a peaceful setting for Nordic skiing and a land of traditions, every corner of the resort exudes true mountain spirit. A land of champions and a land of events, Le Grand-Bornand brings together those who love the mountains, live them and share them.

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An unprecedented record… Iris Pessey reaches her goal!

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Experience discovering a natural and cultural heritage

The limestone faces of the Aravis and Jallouvre mountains and the relief of Mont Lachat and Danay invite you to contemplate landscapes that are both wild and man-made. More than 160km of signposted trails link mountain pastures, high altitude lakes, forests and peaks, offering panoramic views from the Jura to Mont-Blanc. Le Grand-Bornand is as much a place to discover as it is to contemplate. La Source, in the heart of an authentic farm, offers workshops, an educational farm and shows about life in the mountains. The Maison du Patrimoine, an eco-museum in a 19th-century farmhouse, passes on traditions and know-how. History is also expressed through the unique, evolving and quirky L’Art Vache trail. Let yourself be guided or explore the heritage trails, between ancient chalets and unspoilt hamlets.

©Alpine skier descending a slope with a panoramic view of the Aravis mountain range in the background. The sky is fairly clear, with a lovely golden glow moving behind the skier, wearing a pink ski suit.

Why not get into action mode?

Hiking in front of the Aravis mountain range, skiing in the setting sun, enjoying the fresh mountain air while admiring hundred-year-old chalets, meeting the farmers, guides and craftspeople and enjoying a good farmhouse Reblochon cheese: these are all moments that make summer and winter in Grand-Bornand a unique experience… and help to make it a place that belongs to all of us in a small way. The BO! Life is good for body and soul!

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Biathlon World Cup stay

Comme in Le Grand-Bornand in december 2025 to encourage Biathlon athletes during the IBU World Cup Biathlon.

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Spécial christhmas offers stay

Book your Christhmas ski stay and enjoy the special offer : skipass offered to children.

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Le Grand-Bornand, a history since... The dawn of time!

Before it became the resort-village we know today, Le Grand-Bornand passed through the centuries, marked by major clearings for crops and livestock, power struggles, the rise of skiing and the birth of Reblochon cheese. From the historic village of Chinaillon to the Bouchet valley, each place tells its own story of this mountain epic.

With its farming traditions, preserved natural heritage, old-fashioned know-how and tourism development, the area has achieved a unique balance between the past and the present.

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Etymologydu Grand-Bornand

The adjective “Grand” distinguishes the village from Petit-Bornand and “Bornand” comes from the name of the river “Le Borne”, which rises on Mont Fleury and joins the Arve.