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Discover of the Bornandin heritage!

Chapel of Le Chinaillon
Chapel of Le ChinaillonHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
Founded in 1677, the chapel is nestled in the heart of the old village of Le Chinaillon. Despite major renovation work to the building in 1977, it has retained its traditional...
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Church of Our Lady of Assumption
Church of Our Lady of AssumptionHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
After 60 years of building work, undertaken and financed by the local community,it was consecrated in 1877. Built in the neo-gothic style of the XIX century, the architecture...
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The Cross at Le Clos du Pin
The Cross at Le Clos du PinHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The cross at Le Clos du Pin is unusual for two reasons : firstly, this stone cross is the oldest of all the Le Grand Bornand crosses (dating from 1500) and secondly, and for...
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The Heritage House
The Heritage HouseMUSEUM
Authentic house and a model of 19th century rural architecture, the Heritage House, the ecomuseum of Grand-Bornand, bears witness to the traditions and know-how that forge the...
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Cemetery
CemeteryHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The original cemetery was situated for a long time immediately around the church. In the mid-XX century, it had to be relocated so that a new village square could be built in...
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Chapel of Les Plans
Chapel of Les PlansHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
Located in the heart of the hamlet of Les Plans, the chapel of the same name was founded in 1702 after the flooding of the Borne river. From the chapel there is a wonderful...
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The Grenette
The GrenetteHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The weekly market at the Grenette, the old grain market of Le Grand Bornand, characterizes the heart of the old town square. All sorts of concerts and events also take place...
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The Border Stone
The Border StoneHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The inscribed border stone, at the foot of the dale of Tardevant, marks the limit between the villages of Le Grand Bornand and La Clusaz. This stone is about 1m. long and is...
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Chapel of Le Bouchet
Chapel of Le BouchetHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The chapel of Le Bouchet, in the heart of the Bouchet valley, was founded in 1704 after a flood. It boasts a beautiful altarpiece, dating back to the XVIII century.
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Chapel of Le Nant Robert
Chapel of Le Nant RobertHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
Standing above the village of Le Grand Bornand, with panoramic views over the Aravis chain, the chapel of Le Nant Robert is well worth seeing. It was founded in 1762 and...
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The Saix Stone
The Saix StoneHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
At the end of the Bouchet valley, just above the hamlet of Lormay, there is a stone testifying to events which took place during the French Revolution : priests refusing to...
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Chapel of la Duche
Chapel of la DucheHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The chapel of la Duche is the oldest of Grand Bornand. Based in the end of the XVIIth century,it is reconstructed at the end of the XIXth century. Itis dedicated in particular...
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The Mairie (Town Hall)
The Mairie (Town Hall)HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The Town Hall is a stone building, typical of early XX century architecture. It houses all the municipal services and the meeting room for the village council.
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The Stations of the Cross at La Duche
The Stations of the Cross at La DucheHISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
The Stations of the Cross pilgrimage at La Duche originated in 1888, linking the chapel of La Duche with St Bruno's oratory, the site of a miraculous spring.
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Heritage trail On the road to history...

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 of the effort, the beauty of the landscape and the discovery of the many heritage features that, each in its own way, tell the story of Grand-Bornand. Here’s a short (but not exhaustive) tour of the sights you’ll come across along the way…

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On the paths of history…
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...
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Other activities what to do in Grand-Bornand

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Alpine skiing
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Le Grand-Bornand Road bike / Gravel
Hikers advancing in the snow, Gramusset refuge and Bouchet valley in the background.Refuge Pointe Percee March 2023 Pierre Guilbaud 8
©A team of three ski tourers make their way through the snow, with the Gramusset refuge and the Bouchet valley in the background.|Pierre Guilbaud
Ski touring
A person with reduced mobility goes handiskiing in a snowy setting. His ESF guide in red clothes pushes and belays behind him, both laughing and seeming to enjoy the moment. Behind them, the PRM skier's wife follows them. The PRM skier is wearing a black, orange and grey ski suit with a black helmet. We can see the Aravis mountain range in the background. The atmosphere is very gentle, serene and jovial.A person with reduced mobility goes handiskiing in a snowy setting. His ESF guide in red clothes pushes and belays behind him, both laughing and seeming to enjoy the moment. Behind them, the PRM skier's wife follows them. The PRM skier is wearing a black, orange and grey ski suit with a black helmet. We can see the Aravis mountain range in the background. The atmosphere is very gentle, serene and jovial.
©A person with reduced mobility goes handiskiing in a snowy setting. His ESF guide in red clothes pushes and belays behind him, both laughing and seeming to enjoy the moment. Behind them, the PRM skier's wife follows them. The PRM skier is wearing a black, orange and grey ski suit with a black helmet. We can see the Aravis mountain range in the background. The atmosphere is very gentle, serene and jovial.|Tilby Vattard
Handisport
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Le Grand-Bornand Guided hikes
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Nordic ski area
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Mountain biking
Group snowshoe hikes in Le Grand-BornandIn the foreground,
©A group of 4 people following a snowshoeing itinerary, with views of the snow-capped peaks and neighbouring chalets.|Clément Hudry
Snowshoeing