Sports and leisure activities Station des Aravis

Facing the village and the Aravis massif, an 800^m2 indoor ice rink, ideal for bad weather. For children aged 3 to 10, an Ice Garden with play modules is available free of charge on certain mornings, to help them learn to skate independently. There's also entertainment for youngsters and adults, who are invited to discover the rink in the evening under the spotlights. Don't miss the "Frozen Dancefloor", a festive formula with a live DJ on Wednesday evenings!

The downhill ski area covers the village of Grand-Bornand and the high-altitude hamlet of Chinaillon. Lifts leave from Le Lachat (lower village or Grand-Bornand) and from La Floria and Le Maroly (upper village or Chinaillon). Accessible by TandemSki, a wheelchair adapted for people with reduced mobility and driven by a qualified instructor. Don't hesitate to extend your ski pass to the Aravis ski area, with the resorts of La Clusaz, Manigod and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (211 km of pistes), where ski-bus connections are available throughout the day. You can buy your ski pass online, without waiting. New snow sports enthusiasts are not forgotten either, with the SnowparkGB regularly ranked as one of France's top facilities. You can record your run on the VideoparkKGB (Airbag) video zone and view it at the park hut or on your cell phone. Downhill enthusiasts can take to the Dénivel'Maxx, a 3 km non-stop descent with a 1,100 m vertical drop. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the Charmieux chairlift is in operation and the slope is lit up from 5pm to 9pm for night-time descents. New sensations on skis, yooner, paret, snow-coot, véloski and fatbike! The Rosay site is ideal for beginners, with a world-record 230 m-long, fully-covered Alpage Express carpet for a wide range of descents. Don't miss the superb Grandborama gondolas, like a contemporary art gallery suspended in mid-air.

Tucked away in the heart of the village, this open-air skating rink operates equally well in summer and winter. Its generous 1,000^m2 ice surface is protected by a sturdy roof, while the bleachers are easily accessible to blade enthusiasts. A pleasant setting for family entertainment, including introductory sessions and sliding lessons led by a qualified instructor, field hockey introductions, afternoon fun activities and evening sessions.

Wonderful! In the middle of winter, you can enjoy the indoor pool, but also a heated outdoor pool with a view of the snowy mountains. The space is accessible, summer and winter, with a view on the Aravis mountains. There are many areas for children. The aquatic area has a fitness area with sauna, hammam, fitness room and UVA. To quench your thirst or have a snack, a friendly café area is set up on the wooden terrace and offers take-away sales. Courses.

Nestled on the Confins plateau, surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Aravis massif, this compact, twice four-hole course is an ideal opportunity to learn golf and perfect your skills. With a driving range, putting green and approach green available, golfers can hone their swing and accuracy before tackling the more technical compact course. Qualified instructors are on hand for individual or group lessons, to help you progress.

Our guides lead nature outings all year round, for a few hours or a few days. In winter, it's off for ski touring on the Aravis mountain range or ski raids all over Europe. Trained in off-piste risk management, they also offer snowshoe treks, icefall climbing and even heliskiing. Summer activities are just as attractive: hiking, via ferrata, canyoning... Some of our original outings introduce visitors to mountain culinary and medicinal plants, astronomy and more.

A private golf course created in 1987 by the Périllat family, on a former agricultural land in the direction of the Bouchet valley. It is a mountain golf course with a gentle slope, very pleasant in summer and accessible to all. The approved 9-hole course (from 65 to 310 m long), par 30, allows irons and putts on beautiful green greens. Le Grenier has become a clubhouse with a restaurant Le Rocher Blanc, bar, pro-shop and a large terrace overlooking the driving range. Accommodation in a charming chalet-hotel: Les Fermes de Pierre et Anna.

The Col des Annes is a must-see for any visitor to the Aravis. Here you'll discover a new kind of landscape, like a piece of Scotland in the Alps, and architecture very different from the rest of the massif. The journey begins long before the walk we propose. As you climb the small road that winds from the Bouchet valley to the pass, only accessible by car in summer, you marvel at the beautiful farmhouses and the almost awe-inspiring mountains. A few ski lifts allow you to imagine what life is like in winter, when everything is covered in snow and skiers happily hurtle down the slopes. We recommend a very simple, almost flat hike starting from the pass, perfect for families. It gives you a 360° view of the Aravis chain and the village of Le Grand-Bornand, just on the other side of the mountain. Park your car and, just left of the road, follow signs for "K'ro de la Mi Our", then "Clef des Annes" and "Col du Vacheret". When you reach the Col du Vacheret, you'll discover another view. Turn left and follow the path along the ridge until you reach Terre Rouge, at the top of the chairlifts, where there are several picnic tables for lunch or a rest. The walk is an out-and-back; once you've reached the Col des Annes again, take advantage of one of the restaurants on site to feast on excellent potato fritters or buy farmhouse cheeses. And you're recharged with happiness!

With the mythical Col de la Colombière often visited by the Tour de France, Le Grand-Bornand is a paradise for sport cycling. The resort also has its freeride mountain bikers who swap their snow equipment for their downhill and speed bikes in summer. In summer, discover 8 itineraries (75 km of marked trails) at the top of the Rosay gondola, and 2 trails from the Châtelet chairlift! The Aravis ski pass is 200 km of slopes in 3 resorts. Possibility to learn or ride with a guide in the freeride area.

L'Auberge Nordique, an adventure that has been going on for over 40 years! Take a step up in the Aravis! Your chosen season, a stay is adapted to it. There is something for all tastes and all ages, whether you are a beginner or an initiate, the word is relaxation, and it can be invigorating if you opt for the Qi-Gong stay. These hikes are punctuated by sessions during which you refocus on yourself while enjoying the practice, thanks to exercises combining movements, postures, concentration of the mind and breathing.