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Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location

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Chalet Vif in Winter
Chalet Vif in Winter
Chalet Vif in Summer
Chalet Vif - Balcony and sign
Table set for eight people

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Le Grand-Bornand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Place, Le Rosay Gondola
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, La Joyère Gondola
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Heritage Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    ‪83 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
When you leave the chalet, please leave it clean; all washing up done and put away; and all rubbish taken away. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 Val Sports and Mountain Nature Center. 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 hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding.
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Le Grand-Bornand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Le Rosay Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • La Joyère Gondola - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Heritage Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • La Clusaz Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lake Annecy - 47 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Bonneville Station - 27 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hôtel Restaurant Croix Saint Maurice - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪L'igloo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel La Croix Saint-Maurice Le Grand-Bornand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Le Chamois - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lucia - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location on 15 Aug 2026 start from AU$346, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location located?

This family-friendly Le Grand-Bornand chalet is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of La Joyère Gondola, Le Rosay Gondola and Heritage Museum. Les Gettiers Ski Lift and La Mulaterie are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Radja M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this chalet with all necessary equipments and amenties. The region is amazing and the locatio is optimal. Highly recommended for family vacations
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Olivier T.

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Many thanks for your great welcome !!

Even if we haven’t met our hosts, everything was perfect for enjoying our holiday week! Many thanks to Ian for hosting us at your nice Chalet Vif!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bartolo S.

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Super vacance

We have very good time, either for the location than for the house. I will recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Ski Holiday

We were 2 families staying in the chalet for a ski holiday. It was perfect for what we needed. In a quiet location just outside Le Grand Bornand. We had cars and drove down to the lift every day which worked well. We walked down in to the town one day although the hill back up is quite steep. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Guillaume B.

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Joli chalet

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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Louisa

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Comfortable chalet

Chalet Vif is close to the town; approximately a 15 minute walk (note that the walk back up is steep). The kitchen was well equipped and the living space was comfortable. We travelled with children and the 4th bedroom with bunk beds was on the garage floor, separate from the other 3 bedrooms which were located on the 2nd floor. We were a group of 5. Overall, a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Louise p.

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Family Chalet

Well equipped kitchen. Plenty of comfortable seating. Lovely views from the balconies. Could have done with some more pillows for the beds. Short walk to village, quite steep, but fine if you take your time coming up. Village had a lovely atmosphere and there were different activities and nice places to eat. We had a lovely time, lots if walking and didn't need to use the car very much for the almost 2 weeks we were there.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mineke v.

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Wonderful stay

We stayed in the chalet for one week. It's on a nice location with good views of the skilifts Rosay and, a bit further, La Joyere. You can see the skislope that is running in to Le Grand-bornand. Skibus runs very close by, although taking the car is also very convenient. The chalet is spacious, with a garage, bedroom and small bathroom on the ground floor ( ideal for our teenagers) and three nice bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor. The sunny livingroom/kitchen is well equipped and spacious enough for the seven of us. We enjoyed the chalet very much and...had a little throwback in time when we discovered the "vintage" videotape player...now we were able to show our kids how we used to spend our evenings...pre-Netflix time.. Ian is a very welcoming host, replies very quickly when there's a question. Would def. recommend staying in Chalet Vif in beautiful Le Grand Bornand.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KOLOPP A.

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Chalet très agréable et très calme. Grands et petits ont bien apprécié cette semaine dans ce decors grandiose
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JEAN-LUC R.

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Équipements au top,sejour parfait, hébergement à recommander
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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Eigenaar was erg gastvrij!Mooie woning. Goede voorzieningen!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benoit P.

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le chalet est absolument parfait, très bien équipé et parfaitement positionné, la vue du chalet est extraordinaire,.l'équipement est tout à fait conforme à la description. L'hôte est très accessible et disponible avec une agreable attention a l'arrivée dans le chalet, très appréciée par nous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc V.

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Chalet très agréable et très bien équipé. Nous y avons passé une semaine à 7 personnes en hiver, tout est parfait. L’emplacement est vraiment très appréciable et la vue sur la chaîne des Aravis est magnifique.L’intérieur tout en bois donne un cachet indéniable à ce chalet.Les indications envoyées par Ian le propriétaire sont très claires. L’interaction par messages avec Ian est facile et toujours menée avec sympathie. Bref une adresse à conseiller sans retenue !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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Hôte disponible et très prévoyant, chalet superbe et idéalement placé pour le biathlon ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Corine D.

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Très bel endroit et hôtes agréables
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerome M.

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Charming

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, le chalet est très bien situé, au calme avec une vue magnifique sur les aravis. Nous recommandons !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Loïc T.

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Très bon séjour

Bel appartement, bien équipé et confortableTrès bon séjour en famille
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CELINE L.

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Chalet VIF au Grand Bornand

Très joli chalet avec une magnifique vue sur les Aravis.Proche du village, on peut y aller sans problème à pied.Le village est très sympa, proche de la Clusaz et d'Annecy pour les jours un peu moins beau pour skier.Je recommande, il y a vraiment largement tout le nécessaire pour y passer de bonnes vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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Magnifique séjour.

Nous avons passé la deuxième semaine de Noël avec un. couple d'amis et leurs enfants dans le chalet de Ian et je le recommande à tout le monde, Ian est très gentil, la procédure d'arrivée est parfaite, tout est présent dans le logement, l'accès au village et au piste est a proximité. Tout y est pour passer de superbe vacances, allez y les yeux fermés. Merci encore à Ian pour son accueil, nous reviendrons si nous le pouvons. Bonne année.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

eric b.

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Très agréable et joli chalet

Le chalet est bien situé, et très bien équipé. Agréable à vivre. Tout pour passer un séjour excellent. La communication avec Ian est parfaite
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

DOMINIQUE F.

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Vacances familiales au Grand Bornand

Chalet cosy bien équipé pour des vacances en famille
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Isabelle T.

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Excellent séjour en famille

Très agréable séjour dans un chalet bien équipé, un peu à distance du village.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pascal p.

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vacances en famille

Excellent séjour , beau chalet bien agencé , tout à disposition , vue imprenable A refaire
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roxane C.

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Super

Le propriétaire fourni toutes les indications nécessaires et le chalet a tout ce dont on a besoin ! Le seul petit bémol c’est la mauvaise isolation du chalet. Sinon lit très confortable, salon très agréable, chalet parfaitement équipé, a proximité de la navette.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vega F.

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Chalet le Vif

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille. Le chalet est très confortable, fonctionnel et bien situé pour aller skier (arrêt navette à proximité) ou pour se déplacer au village. Vue exceptionnelle sur les Aravis et chalet très lumineux.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

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