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Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location
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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 896 sq m
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Le Grand-Bornand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Place, Heritage Museum13 min walk
- Place, La Joyère Gondola13 min walk
- Place, Le Rosay Gondola14 min walk
- Airport, Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location
Located in an unspoilt corner of the French Alps, Chalet Vif is a perfect location for a winter or summer vacation, with breathtaking views over the Aravis mountain range.
The Chalet is built in traditional Alpine style on 3 floors with 4 bedrooms. There are 2 balconies, one off the main bedroom and one off the large lounge. The south facing aspect ensures plenty of sun and gives stunning views of the Aravis mountain range and the surrounding countryside.
The town is still very much considered a hidden secret within the French Alps with its lovely village shops, church, tree lined square and regular market. There is a thriving community throughout the year and the summers as much as the winters have become popular for outdoor sports and relaxing in the sunshine. The chalet has easy access to the ski lift network of Le Grand Bornand and Chinaillon, and La Clusaz is just a10-minute drive away. Nordic skiing is also excellent: Le Grand Bornand is a host of the Biathlon World Cup
Skiing: Over 200km of pistes skiing in the Aravis range. All types of skiing are available with pistes to suit all abilities including the 2nd steepest black run in Europe. Queues are rare and the area has a good snow record. Snow cannons extending the ski season which lasts from December 15 to April 15 but often open earlier and later. Direct access to the lift network is in the middle of Le Grand Bornand and the snow bus stops only a few metres away at the end of the lane, giving access to Chinaillon, La Clusaz and St Jean De Sixt. The area has 120 pistes, including 5 black, 30 red, 45 blue and 40 green runs. There are 98 ski lifts, 2 snow parks, 2 competition stadiums and night skiing.
The Aravis ski pass is great value and covers all the resorts in the area.
Summer Activities: A wide range of activities are available including mountain walks, parapenting, archery, trampolining, petanque, tennis, table tennis, mountain biking, horse riding, white water rafting, canyoning, hot air ballooning, fishing, karting and snooker.
There is an extensive outdoor swimming pool complex in the village.
Golfers are well catered for with a 9 hole course in Le Grand Bornand and several 18 hole courses within an hours drive.
The beautiful city of Annecy and its lake with beaches is only 40 mins away by car.
The Chalet is built in traditional Alpine style on 3 floors with 4 bedrooms. There are 2 balconies, one off the main bedroom and one off the large lounge. The south facing aspect ensures plenty of sun and gives stunning views of the Aravis mountain range and the surrounding countryside.
The town is still very much considered a hidden secret within the French Alps with its lovely village shops, church, tree lined square and regular market. There is a thriving community throughout the year and the summers as much as the winters have become popular for outdoor sports and relaxing in the sunshine. The chalet has easy access to the ski lift network of Le Grand Bornand and Chinaillon, and La Clusaz is just a10-minute drive away. Nordic skiing is also excellent: Le Grand Bornand is a host of the Biathlon World Cup
Skiing: Over 200km of pistes skiing in the Aravis range. All types of skiing are available with pistes to suit all abilities including the 2nd steepest black run in Europe. Queues are rare and the area has a good snow record. Snow cannons extending the ski season which lasts from December 15 to April 15 but often open earlier and later. Direct access to the lift network is in the middle of Le Grand Bornand and the snow bus stops only a few metres away at the end of the lane, giving access to Chinaillon, La Clusaz and St Jean De Sixt. The area has 120 pistes, including 5 black, 30 red, 45 blue and 40 green runs. There are 98 ski lifts, 2 snow parks, 2 competition stadiums and night skiing.
The Aravis ski pass is great value and covers all the resorts in the area.
Summer Activities: A wide range of activities are available including mountain walks, parapenting, archery, trampolining, petanque, tennis, table tennis, mountain biking, horse riding, white water rafting, canyoning, hot air ballooning, fishing, karting and snooker.
There is an extensive outdoor swimming pool complex in the village.
Golfers are well catered for with a 9 hole course in Le Grand Bornand and several 18 hole courses within an hours drive.
The beautiful city of Annecy and its lake with beaches is only 40 mins away by car.
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Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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About the area
Le Grand-Bornand
Located in Le Grand-Bornand, this chalet is in the mountains. La Joyère Gondola and Le Rosay Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kart Parc and Val Sports. Travelling with kids? Consider Megeve Sports Centre and Megève Ice Rink. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

Le Grand-Bornand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
What's nearby
- Heritage Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- La Joyère Gondola - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Le Rosay Gondola - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- La Clusaz Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
- Lake Annecy - 33 min drive - 28.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- L'igloo - 7 min drive
- Le Chatillon - 10 min drive
- Le Panoramic 1800 - 19 min drive
- La Bournerie - 7 min drive
- Capucine - 5 min drive
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27 July 2025
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8/10 Good
Olivier T.
1 Mar 2025
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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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Bartolo S.
4 Jan 2024
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Bartolo S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
22 Feb 2025
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Mark J.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good
Guillaume B.
24 Feb 2024
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Joli chalet
Guillaume B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Louisa
19 Feb 2023
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Comfortable chalet
Louisa
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8/10 Good
Louise p.
15 Aug 2023
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Family Chalet
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Mineke v.
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Jerome M.
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Loïc T.
14 Mar 2025
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Très bon séjour
Loïc T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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CELINE L.
17 Feb 2025
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CELINE L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin F.
5 Jan 2025
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Magnifique séjour.
Kevin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
eric b.
29 Dec 2024
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Très agréable et joli chalet
eric b.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good
DOMINIQUE F.
26 Aug 2024
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DOMINIQUE F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Isabelle T.
25 Aug 2024
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Excellent séjour en famille
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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28 July 2024
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Roxane C.
11 Jan 2024
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Roxane C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Vega F.
31 Dec 2023
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Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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