Chalet Aravista

There's always plenty going on in Le Grand Bornand, which has a packed programme of events throughout the summer and winter seasons. There's also a great choice of shops, bars and restaurants and a weekly market, where you can pick up local cheeses, meats and preserves.

The village has been awarded Famille Plus status, which means there's a special programme of entertainment for young visitors. This is particularly true in  August, when the week-long children's festival, Au Bonheur des Mômes, attracts thousands of visitors to the area.

Please note: given the number of stairs and levels at the property, this rental is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

About the property ...

There's plenty of room at this three-storey chalet for up to 10 guests, in five bedrooms with four bathrooms.

Three of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, and all have access to the terrace. There's a double room with an en suite shower room, another double room and a twin room. There's also a bathroom, a separate WC, and a sauna with shower on this floor.

There's a great two-bedroom family suite on the top floor, with a lovely twin room for children tucked under the eaves and a spacious double bedroom with a possible remote working area, and doors to a balcony. These rooms share a shower room with a WC.

The first floor is dedicated to the open-plan living area. There's a fully-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar where you can grab a quick snack before you head out for the day, and a huge dining table big enough for all of you. It's positioned right in front of the doors to the terrace so you can enjoy the view while you eat.

A contemporary woodburner separates the dining area from the cosy seating area, where there's a huge sofa laden with throws and cushions. It's a great place to watch a film on the TV, listen to some music, enjoy a game of table football or perhaps just plan your next day in the Aravis mountains.

There's plenty of space to soak up the sun at Chalet Aravista, with the terrace on the ground floor, a wide balcony on the first floor and the covered balcony on the top floor. There are four parking places as well as a garage.

About the area ...

When you stay at Chalet Aravista, you're just a 2km drive from the pistes and just a short walk from the ski bus stop.

The bus, which also serves La Clusaz, is free to use with your Aravis ski pass. This pass covers more than 220km of pristine pistes, in the resorts of Le Grand Bornand, La Clusaz and Manigod, so there's plenty of challenge for skiers and boarders of all abilities. There are also plenty of cross-country trails.

Non-skiers won't be bored either - try hiking or snowshoeing, paragliding, hot-air ballooning, ice-skating or ice-climbing. Le Grand Bornand boasts the Famille Plus mark, ensuring that there is always plenty of entertainment and activities for even the youngest visitors.

In the summer, a network of walking and biking trails criss-cross the slopes, and you can pick up a route map for either at the tourist office. Le Grand Bornand has a beautiful nine-hole golf course with a great driving range, and on those very hot days, why not head for the fantastic swimming pool complex, with a restaurant and grassy areas for picnics. A 30 minute drive will take you to Lake Annecy where the mountains reflect beautifully in its clear water: you can walk or cycle around the lake, enjoy a boatride, or try all the fun watersports available there, surrounded by a breathtaking scenery. Annecy is also a great city of art and history, and your teenagers will also find fine shopping too!

What next?

If you think Chalet Aravista could be the perfect place for your next mountain holiday, check your holiday dates against our availability calendar - we can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours, with no obligation. But remember to come back and confirm - this beautiful chalet is certain to be popular with our guests.