Chalet in French Alps - Beautiful, quiet location - Le Grand-Bornand

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 896 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Le Grand-Bornand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

La Joyère Gondola19 min walk
Le Chatelet Ski Lift6 min drive
La Clusaz Ski Resort16 min drive
Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

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.

Property manager

Ian John

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Mountain Nature Center and Megeve Sports Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, mountain climbing and horse riding.

Le Grand-Bornand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

La Joyère Gondola - 19 min walk
Le Rosay Gondola - 19 min walk
Le Chatelet Ski Lift - 6 min drive
La Clusaz Ski Resort - 16 min drive
Espace Nordique des Confins - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Au Bon Vieux Temps - 15 min walk
A la Ferme de Pépé - 15 min walk
Le Chatillon - 10 min drive
Restaurant le Jalouvre - 6 min drive
Le Reblochon Qui Fond - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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, Heritage Museum and Le Rosay Gondola. La Mulaterie and Les Gettiers Ski Lift are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Louise p.

15 Aug 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

19 Feb 2023

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gabrie v.

22 Mar 2017

We had a great time

We had a nice stay in this Chalet. Everything you needed was in the chalet. I certainly would recommend this to a friend or relative. Close to the village, close to the busstop, etc. We went to the cablecar by car. But is was only a 8 minutes drive. The view was very nice. We went to the restaurant Bohéme, really nice, good kitchen, nice staff. I really liked the fact that in the table (with window) you can find al kind of information about the village, things to do, restaurants to go etc. Thank you for the nice time!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.