MOUNTAIN BIKING | Le Grand Bornand

When it comes to mountain biking, this is the place to be!

“Dré dans l’pentu”, the Grand-Bornand mountain-biking area unfurls 178 km of marked trails on 15 itineraries of varying difficulty. These are all invitations to discover the sustainable side of Grand-Bornand, with its natural, cultural, built and agricultural heritage, its flora and fauna, and the chance to meet the people of Le Grand-Bornand. Mountain biking in Grand-Bornand is a great mix of adventure, epicureanism and bohemian spirit, and a great way to fill your village notebook with memories…

On sale at the Tourist Office:
– Le Grand-Bornand 1:25,000 mountain bike route map: €3
– Tournette-Bornes-Aravis mountain bike map (1:50,000): €3

Unique experiences living in Le Grand-Bornand

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Mountain bike routes

Experience Discovering a natural and cultural heritage...

One of the most popular spots in the bike park is the Grand Tour du Grand-Bornand, a cross-country itinerary rated “red”, starting from the highest point of the mountain bike area, for a sporty descent to the village via the Col des Annes and the foothills of the Aravis mountain range.

A ski lift allows you to take advantage of the itineraries. A water jet is available at the Rosay gondola.

You can also take advantage of the 250 km of signposted and groomed mountain bike trails in the Aravis massif, with numerous inter-resort circuits to enjoy with family and friends.

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The schools And their supervised activities

Want to discover mountain biking or perfect your technique? Le Grand-Bornand’s schools offer supervised outings for all levels, led by qualified instructors, on adapted itineraries in complete safety.

Aravis VTT - Ecole Vélo

Arav'E-Bike : école et évasions en VTT AE

What about downhill skiing?

With 90 km of downhill slopes, including 15 green, 14 blue, 12 red and 5 black, Le Grand-Bornand has something to satisfy both leisurely and sporty skiers.

Ready to strap on your skis?

Rent Your bike or mountain bike!

Drive in complete safety

Choose routes according to your ability (don’t overestimate yourself…), the weather and the difficulties (gradient, uneven terrain…) indicated on the maps. Know how to control your speed;
Before you set off, check the weather forecast and existing signposting, find out about current conditions (roadworks, presence of névés) and check the condition of your mount;
Don’t rely solely on your cell phone: it’s not always possible to get a signal in mountainous areas;

Don’t forget to take with you :

– food and water;
– clothing & accessories adapted to the weather (cap, sunglasses, sun cream, windbreaker, etc.);
– a well-fitting helmet and repair kit;
– a first-aid kit;
– a cell phone and emergency numbers.

Worth knowing:
Rule of measurement: On a 1:25,000 map, 4 cm represent 1 km.
A difference of 1 mm between two contour lines is equivalent to a slope of 40%.