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“La Source”, a fun, offbeat family exploration of the Alps!

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    La Source, a playground and exploration of the Alps!

    40 play areas, ecological rides, mechanical and sound curiosities, educational farm and garden, panoramic terrace, exhibitions and shows: a “new generation” amusement park… where the whole family can discover l’Alpe!

    Stars in the eyes! Take part in events at La Source

    Exhibition: Under the notebooks, the mountain pasture
    2Jun4Jul
    Exhibition: Under the notebooks, the mountain pasture
    Come and discover the sketches of mountains, in the Aravis and elsewhere, made by artists Pierre Amoudry, Vincent Desplanche and Luc Perillat, as part of the Carnets d'alpage...
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    Carnets d'Alpage: Workshop 6-12 years old The animal domino
    22Jul
    Carnets d'Alpage: Workshop 6-12 years old The animal domino
    Come and discover the legendary creatures of the mountains and have fun inventing chimeras* based on 30 animals from our mountain pastures. Reproduce them on your own domino...
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    Carnets d'Alpage: Workshop 6-12 years Cow masks
    23Jul
    Carnets d'Alpage: Workshop 6-12 years Cow masks
    Cut out, draw, assemble, glue, make... In the world capital of cow art, you can't leave without your cow mask!
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    Science conference
    5Jul15Aug
    Science conference
    Science conference by university professor Jean-Pierre Blanchi on astronomical themes and the latest scientific news (are we alone in the universe, quantum physics, the latest...
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    Alpiphonie
    2Aug
    Alpiphonie
    Les Alpiphonies is the Alpine moo...sic workshop for little ears. Get ready to tap out rhythms that make the marmots dance and the fir trees swing...
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    European Heritage Days at La Source
    20Sep
    European Heritage Days at La Source
    For the 42st edition of the European Heritage Days, come and enjoy this amazing playground in the heart of the mountains. Activities, games and surprises will be on offer...
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    Au Bonheur des Mômes, The tenderest festival of the summer!

    The 33rd edition of Europe’s leading event for live performances for young audiences will take place from Wednesday August 24 to Sunday August 28, 2025, and is sure to be a colorful affair, featuring the very best in international live performance for young audiences.

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    33ème Festival Au Bonheur des Mômes
    Rendez-vous du dimanche 24 au jeudi 28 août 2025 au Grand-Bornand pour la 33e édition du festival "le plus tendre de l'été" ! LE rendez-vous européen de spectacles vivants...
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    Other activities to enjoy in Grand-Bornand

    Four cross-country skiers in colourful outfits chat and laugh in the sunshine, holding their skis and poles on a snow-covered slope.In a snowy setting bathed in light, four cross-country skiers share a moment of complicity, exchanging smiles and chatting before setting off again on the slopes. Equipped with their skis and poles, they embody the spirit of Nordic skiing: a perfect combination of sport, nature and fun in the heart of the mountains.
    ©Nordic ski enthusiasts got together in the sunshine at Le Grand-Bornand.|Haute-Savoie Nordic
    Le Grand-Bornand Nordic ski area
    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
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    Le Grand-Bornand Guided hikes
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    Le Grand-Bornand Summer domain
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    Le Grand-Bornand Road bike / Gravel
    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
    Le Grand-Bornand Handisport
    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
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    Le Grand-Bornand MOUNTAIN BIKING