Road bike/ Gravel

Le Grand-Bornand is a not-to-be-missed stopover on the Grandes Alpes route, a prestigious tourist route linking Lake Geneva and the Mediterranean via the most beautiful Alpine passes. It has to be said that the town, which has already been a stage town for the Tour de France eight times, has everything going for it.

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Map of cyclo/gravel routes in the Annecy Mountains area: €5

Unique experiences living in Le Grand-Bornand

Road bike rental

Road bike / Gravel routes

Nearby passes and itineraries

Experience Discovering our natural and cultural heritage...

It is ideally located, at the foot of the Colombière pass. A classic long-distance loop to be climbed by pedal power or electric bike…

Discover our cycling routes in the Annecy Mountains:

The Col de la Colombière on the south side, with its 690 metres of ascent.
The Tour du Bargy and its 1,160 metres of ascent with the Col de la Colombière and the Chartreuse du Reposoir.
A circuit along the Aravis mountain range, with a return to Annecy via the green route.
Climb the Col de la Croix-Fry, the Belvedere de la Forclaz, the Col de Tamié, the Col des Aravis or the climb up to Les Glières, the stronghold of the French Resistance.

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Live the experienceThe discovery area

Located in the heart of Le Grand-Bornand, the Mini Domaine is the ideal place for beginners, families and those who want to enjoy skiing in complete tranquillity. With...

An unprecedented record… Iris Pessey reaches her goal!

On Sunday 14 July 2024, the Fête de la Montagne was held in Le Grand-Bornand, during which Iris Pessey attempted a trail record: the round trip from the church square in...

Live the experienceMôm’Park

Welcome to an area entirely dedicated to budding young riders! Môm'Park in Le Grand-Bornand is a real freestyle playground designed especially for children, so they can...

©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.|Clément Hudry

Live the experienceDénivel’maxx

Three kilometres of non-stop vertiginous descent for 1100m of vertical drop: these are the measurements - to die for! - of the famous Dénivel'Maxx, a series of runs for all...

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Discover The surrounding passes and itineraries!

The mountain passes around Le Grand-Bornand offer a wide variety of routes for road and gravel bikers. Routes range from demanding to more accessible, all in a remarkable alpine setting, between legendary roads and quiet valleys.

See itineraries in the Annecy Mountains area

Why not switch to downhill skiing?

With 90km of downhill slopes, including 15 green, 14 blue, 12 red and 5 black, Le Grand-Bornand has something for everyone, from leisurely skiers to sports enthusiasts.

Ready to strap on your skis?

tailor-made holidays to take advantage of cycling routes

The Grand-Bornand Tourist Office has been awarded the ” Accueil Vélo” label. You’ll find specially adapted facilities, including a secure bike shed and repair kit, a warm welcome, useful information and advice (routes, weather, etc.) and services tailored to cyclists: luggage transfer, washing and drying of clothes, bike and accessory hire, bike washing, bike parking facilities in the village and at Chinaillon, close to the main buildings and attractions, etc.
To make the most of the cycling itineraries in the Aravis between Annecy and Le Grand-Bornand, we offer accommodation with the Accueil vélo label. All of them are less than 5 kilometres from one of the major routes and offer a host of tailor-made services to make your cycling tours even easier.

Accueil Vélo label

Accueil Vélo is a national label guaranteeing quality reception and services along cycle routes for touring cyclists.