Le Grand-Bornand Velo de route/ Gravel

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

On sale at the Tourist Office:
Map of cyclo/gravel itineraries 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 a natural and cultural heritage...

It is ideally situated at the foot of the Col de la Colombière switchbacks. A classic long-distance loop to be climbed by pedal power or electric bike…

Discover our cycling tours in the Annecy Mountains:

The Col de la Colombière on the south side, with 690 meters of ascent.
The Tour du Bargy, with its 1,160-meter vertical drop and ascent of the Col de la Colombière and the Chartreuse du Reposoir.
A circuit along the Aravis mountain range, with a return to Annecy via the voie verte.
Climb the Col de la Croix-Fry, the Belvédère de la Forclaz, the Col de Tamié, the Col des Aravis or the climb up to Glières, the site of the French Resistance.

News and advice We tell you all about it!

©Three friends in skiwear are sitting on deckchairs at the top of a snow-covered mountain, with a panoramic view of the Aravis range in the background. They are enjoying a moment of relaxation under a sunny sky. One person is wearing a red jacket, another a green one and the last a pink one. A paraglider can also be seen on the left, flying over the mountains. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, reminiscent of a break after a skiing session.|Tristan Shu

Live the experienceThe ZZZ’ones

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Night view of the Grand-Bornand ski area illuminated, with the emblematic church in the foreground. — ©The Grand-Bornand snow front under the stars, lit up for an unforgettable evening of night skiing.|Jonathan Cathala

Live the experienceLa Nocturne

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Live the experienceBeginners’ areas

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Activities at Le Lachat

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Discover Nearby 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 mythical roads and quiet valleys.

See itineraries in the Annecy Mountains area

Why not switch to 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?

customized stays to take advantage of cycling itineraries

The Grand-Bornand Tourist Office has been awarded the ” Accueil Vélo” label. Here you’ll find adapted facilities: a secure bike shelter and repair kit, a warm welcome, useful information and advice (routes, weather, etc.) and services adapted 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 are less than 5 kilometers from one of the major routes, and offer a wide range of customized 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.