Le Grand-Bornand from the Petit-Bornand campsite: a quarter of an hour away (Glières-Val-de-Borne)

Le Grand-Bornand is the neighbouring village up the Borne valley: a little under 12 km and a quarter of an hour by road from the campsite. It is an Aravis village resort, with its main village and, higher up, the hamlet of Le Chinaillon. For our guests it is the easiest outing when you want shops, ski lifts or something for the children.

The Wednesday market

Le Grand-Bornand's market is held on Wednesday mornings in the village, all year round. In summer, Le Chinaillon also has its market, on Sunday mornings. With Le Petit-Bornand's Sunday market and Thônes on Saturdays, you can buy local produce all week.

Summer lifts

In summer the Rosay gondola and the Lachat chairlift run for walkers; the gondola also takes mountain bikes and pushchairs. In 2026 they ran daily from 4 July to 30 August, plus a few weekends in June and September. Prices and dates change every year: check with the tourist office before going up.

Au Bonheur des Mômes

The Au Bonheur des Mômes festival is the valley's big family event: live performances for young audiences all over the village. It usually takes place in late August (23 to 27 August in 2026). The organiser announces new dates for 2027: check before booking your stay.

Hikes and passes

From Le Chinaillon, a path reaches Lac de Lessy over the Col de la Forclaz: the other side of the lake we describe from Cenise. Le Chinaillon is also where the road to the Col de la Colombière starts, one of the great Aravis cycling passes, closed in winter.

From the campsite

Le Grand-Bornand is an easy day out, or even just a market morning. On the way back, Le Petit-Bornand offers a quieter valley by the Borne river: that is the whole point of staying at the campsite, a quarter of an hour from the bustle of the Aravis.