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Nordic skiers, skating skiers, learn to adapt your movement frequency! Find out when to extend your gliding phase, refine your technique to cover greater distances.... for one and the same objective: more pleasure!

Pilates develops the body evenly, while restoring physical vitality. A week to take time to take your time!

Improve your posture, tone your body, rebalance your muscles and make your joints more flexible... And to get away from it all, take a short hike in the Aravis mountains.

During your free time, take a break in the wellness area. Possibility of massage (extra charge) on reservation.

Would you like to discover mountain plants to cook them and strengthen yourself?

After a week on the trails harvesting them to make small dishes, herbal teas, balms and oils, you will no longer look at the mountain pastures in the same way.

A first approach to taming mountain plants!

You are a "back to basics" enthusiast, you have always wanted to work with clay, to see, to discover, ...
This art is for you!

In a friendly workshop, try your hand at various ceramic techniques (throwing, moulding, pelleting, etc.) and have fun with the almost infinite possibilities of decoration. You can make ceramics, utilitarian pottery, decorative objects, personal projects...

The practice of Qi Gong is a work on energy, with particular attention to breathing, to free the body from tension and daily stress. A taste of well-being and relaxation.

During these sessions you will refocus on yourself, while enjoying the practice, thanks to exercises combining movements, postures, concentration of the mind and breathing.

In your free time, take advantage of the half-day walks or take a break in the wellness area. Massages are available (extra charge) upon reservation.

An easy and serene discovery of climbing and mountaineering.

Do you want to go higher? To discover the world of climbing with its rocky walls and wide open spaces? This course is for you!
Climbing school, via ferrata, limestone routes and glacier trekking to touch the world of the high mountains!

This stay is open to anyone wishing to practice or discover the world of mountaineering.

Take care of yourself! Combine physical exercise and wellness sessions, during an immersion in nature, thanks to snowshoe hikes and yoga. Learn how to harvest birch sap and take advantage of its detoxifying benefits...
And to go further, give your body a deep boost with a healthy diet, organic herbal teas and fresh fruit juice. Add to this the little extra of this course: a 45' massage (non-therapeutic).

Are you more of a hiker or a climber?
No need to choose, a course made to combine the two pleasures and/or to find your way!

The Aravis massif is a paradise for hikers, but also for climbers...

In addition to a great diversity of hikes, where everyone can find his happiness, it is also endowed with superb limestone walls, ideal for a good start. Slender summits, wild valleys, beautiful walls, water drops, grooves... will delight walkers and climbers.

A stay that adapts to your pace, allowing you to combine hiking and leisure activities, in complete freedom!
In the morning or afternoon - depending on the week's programme - let your guide lead you through the mountain paths and discover our magnificent alpine valleys. On the other half-day, relax and enjoy the wellness area or the leisure activities on site, discover the region at your own pace and without constraints.

Would you like a massage (extra charge)? Remember to book it in advance !

Give yourself a relaxing break in the middle of nature. A combination of gentle hikes, discovery sessions (yoga, guided relaxation, gentle gym or pilates...) and free time, to recharge your batteries and enjoy our wellness area.

And for more "zenitude", offer a massage (extra charge - to be booked on site)!

Give yourself a relaxing break in the middle of nature. A combination of gentle walks and moments of freedom, to recharge your batteries and enjoy our new wellness area.

And for more "zenitude", treat yourself to a massage (extra charge - to be booked on site)!

Experienced hikers, adventurous people, this snowshoeing holiday is for you! Your guide will take you off the beaten track to discover breathtaking landscapes with the Aravis and Mont Blanc ranges in the background.

A beautiful week to discover nature, snowy forests and animal tracks... With your guide, during the hikes, live each day an experience, enrich your knowledge and discover the sumptuous landscapes of the Aravis! At your own pace, be prepared to be amazed!

Do you want to go to the mountains to erase the effects of stress, eliminate nervous fatigue and recharge your batteries?

This course aims to relax and recharge your batteries. It is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their quality of life and wanting to take time for themselves, with self-massage, gentle movements, mediation and guided relaxation...

Without forgetting the half-day hikes!

This course, combining learning and technical sessions, is specially designed for skiers wishing to discover the subtle and pleasant sensations of skating. A course to start in a homogeneous group and in a relaxed atmosphere.

To vary the pleasures, to relax and to continue to progress, two sessions of classic style skiing will be offered.

Do you want to ski long distances? Be ready to challenge the most beautiful Nordic areas of the region: Plateau des Glières, Confins, Beauregard, or a little further on Les Saisies, Semnoz... Combining sessions, distance skiing and technical skiing, this stay is specially designed for skating ski lovers.
For skiers and sportsmen wishing to ski distance and discover other Nordic areas.

Directly from Scandinavia, this activity is practiced with light sticks and allows a complete workout at the muscular and cardiovascular level.
With 1 yoga relaxation session and a massage, this is a holiday that is both gentle on the body and ideal for getting back into shape!

In your free time, take a break in the wellness area!

Spend a week in the Aravis! To begin cross-country skiing or to improve your technique, take advantage of a judicious mix of technical sessions and outings on marked trails
Individual lessons: one instructor for two visually impaired or blind people.

A 5 day formula for an intermediate level alpine ski touring holiday.
Off the beaten track, progress during 5 days on wild itineraries in the heart of the Aravis.
With friends, family or as a couple... enjoy a great mountain experience!

Are you more into skiing for pleasure, discovery and relaxation? Depending on the time, motivation and level of each person, your instructor alternates between technical training of the basic steps, hiking on the slopes and walks to discover the mountain environment.

And, to vary the pleasures, choose moments of relaxation ... go for a snowshoe walk, or opt for our wellness area!

For those who love freedom, with a strong desire for off-track itineraries!
Every day, you will improve your technique and your progress in all types of snow, so that skiing is always synonymous with pleasure. The day trips allow you to acquire autonomy in Nordic walking and to satisfy your desire to escape by making your own tracks on virgin snow.x
Loan of SRN equipment with self-adhesive skins for the ascent.

Discovery of the Aravis sites, pleasant alternation of technical sessions, quiet walks on and off the tracks or sporting routes (depending on the level). Young or old, everyone finds his place in a group of homogeneous level.
And if the conditions allow it, discovery of skating and SRN, Nordic ski touring!

In the tracks and outside, discover the Aravis!

After the arrival of your little one, do you dream of getting back to work? We have created a stay especially for you!

Enjoy a relaxing environment, the pure air of our mountains and short walks adapted so that you can come with your little ones.

The advantage of this stay: we lend you a baby pack including a baby carrier, a bottle warmer and a baby bed (high chair in the restaurant).

Yellow ball lovers, come and play on our tennis courts nestled at the foot of the mountains!
4 tennis sessions of 1 hour 30 minutes at the end of the afternoon (or private lessons on request - extra charge).

Take advantage of your stay in the mountains to start or improve your game and your physical condition!
Teaching according to your level, technical and tactical bases: forehand, backhand, lob...

During the day, free access to the tennis courts or the possibility of joining day and half-day excursions to discover our beautiful region.

Located in the heart of the 1st French National Park, the Vanoise in Savoie, two summits dominate more than the others: the Mont Pourri at 3779 m and the Grande Casse at 3855 m, the highest point in Savoie!
The Mont Pourri has only the name Pourri, being one of the most beautiful peaks of Savoie ... and what about the Grande Casse? Majestic, carved like a pyramid on all its sides.

Come and spend a few days in this magnificent and preserved country, where men have decided to protect the torrents, the lakes, the rocks, the chamois, the marmots, the flowers and the larches, at the feet of these two giants of Savoie.

You will love: the landscapes, the flowers, the refuges. A superb mythical route in the mountains of the Vanoise National Park.

Energize your winter, break the routine, and vary the forms of training! Explore the full potential of Nordic activities.
The alternation of white trail, skating, SRN (Ski de Rando Nordic) and snowshoeing, make this course an ideal cocktail to keep your physical condition and develop your endurance qualities in a different and fun way by diversifying your training.
And for recovery, access to the wellness area with sauna, hammam, salt cave ...

One summit per day, for the pleasure, the 360 view and the magnificent panoramas of the Alps.

The Aravis massif has many summits, rocky or grassy, flat or tapered... there is no lack of choice!

A holiday designed for experienced hikers who are looking for escape and adventure, in search of prodigious landscapes, ready to set out to conquer summits on and off the trails.

Whether you are an amateur sportsman or a beginner, improve and strengthen your vitality, gently and at your own pace. Thanks to an accessible and personalised programme, you will leave boosted, toned and ready to reintegrate sport into your daily life. You will rediscover the vitality and pleasure of sport in the open air.

Outdoor activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, walking, and moments of relaxation: yoga, relaxation, will punctuate your stay!

Accompanied by real experts, live the mountain bike experience that suits you!

Beginner rides, advanced rides, cross-country, all mountain, enduro, downhill, ... Go on an adventure and feel the pleasure of mountain biking.

The electric mountain bike will allow you to tackle the hills and passes, while limiting your efforts. Pedal at your own pace, regardless of the difference in altitude or the distance to be covered. Thanks to the electric assistance, you can fully enjoy your ride and discover or rediscover the Aravis and its exceptional environment.

The aim of yoga energy is to rebalance the different aspects of our daily life.

The aim of the sessions is to fully experience the exercises and postures, to welcome your sensations and to develop your acuity in order to reconcile yourself with your body and its limits... Give yourself a moment, a break, to tone up your body and calm your mind.

During your free time, enjoy the hikes or take a break in the wellness area. Possibility of massage (extra charge) on reservation.

Yoga instructor: Françoise Urban

Find your balance through Satiam Yoga and hiking.

Walking in the mountains and practising yoga are two "health and well-being" activities that complement each other perfectly! Not only are they "soft and healthy" physical activities, but they are also an art of living: being fully aware, taking time, observing, feeling, breathing, existing by savouring the present moment.

Yoga instructor: Mylène Dunoyer

Breathe in the pure air of the Aravis for the duration of your stay and concentrate on your sensations. "Yoga snowshoeing" or "yoga cross-country skiing"? With the yoga vitality stay, you can choose one or the other, or even do both, for the "must" of well-being! On the programme, an alternation of dynamic yoga sessions, relaxation yoga and snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing sessions... with why not a discovery of Nordic walking on snow? A stay made to recharge your batteries and relax.

A unique reference in Europe, the "Au bonheur des Mômes" festival is the not-to-be-missed event of August in Grand-Bornand!

We have prepared a special festival stay for you, to enjoy the shows and the joys of the mountains with your family!

In the morning, hikes for the adults and outdoor activities for the youngest. In the afternoon, meet all together at the festival with your 5-day pass included (excluding paying shows - bookable on the festival website directly from the beginning of July).

An original workshop, to reclaim the ability to be moved, to let go, thanks to the magic of the clown.

El PaPou accompanies you in this artistic process to help you develop your open-mindedness, in a benevolent environment, favourable to creativity. A clowning exploration at the heart of emotions to change your perception of yourself and others.
Body awareness - playful clowning games with or without words - improvisations...

Complete your workshop with half-day excursions.

This escapade "in the heart of the Aravis" winds its way through a landscape shaped by man and nature.

Traditional chalets dating back two hundred years, mountain pasture farms, green meadows and slender peaks are all part of the scenery of this unique hike in the Aravis massif.
Without mentioning the magnificent panoramas of the Mont Blanc massif and the wild side of the Pointe Percée tour.

Enjoy the benefits of walking in the mountains at a gentle pace and take advantage of your escapades to discover an exceptional natural environment: fauna, flora, Bornandin heritage, etc.

A judicious alternation of easy half-day and full-day hikes, which will allow you to explore the Aravis.

Oxygenation, rejuvenation, the pleasure of walking and a friendly atmosphere are all part of this stay, for the curious or epicurean hiker.

Don't just be a spectator! Live a great experience and treat yourself to a week of Biathlon Improvement!
During these privileged moments with your instructor, you will discover all the tricks to take pleasure in this new sporting adventure.
On the programme: 4 sessions of shooting with the 22LR rifle (at 50 metres), alternating with sessions to improve your skating technique.

Calligraphy course in the mountains: the art of painting to the rhythm of one's breathing and the mastery of the gesture, in order to retranscribe the essential in a very refined creation.

Painting in the studio and above all, in the open air, for real moments of relaxation.

Complete your course with half days of hiking.

What a pleasure for your teenagers who will enjoy a vast choice of Nordic activities combining fun, speed and discovery of the great outdoors.
An adapted programme which judiciously combines technical and playful sessions of cross-country skiing, skating, freeride snowshoeing, a day's outing off the tracks with a picnic and barbecue, and an introduction to biathlon.

To finish the week in style, a technical evaluation test and a mini-competition: Nordic Cross! All of which will ensure that your teenagers have an unforgettable experience and forge strong links!

A family holiday with your children, but with activities adapted to each one and especially to the youngest. This is the concept of our children's clubs!

While you enjoy the benefits of the mountains thanks to your course, your teenagers will have plenty of excitement on their side! Rafting or canoeing on the lake, adventure course, biathlon shooting, hiking and night in a bivouac, ... moments shared with friends that will leave them with beautiful memories of their stay in the mountains.

One discovery per day!

Nature, pottery, watercolour, light painting, wood, heritage, wild plants, well being, etc. A rich and varied stay, associated with hikes between forests and mountain pastures.

A new cocktail for your holidays full of discoveries!

heart of the Aravis, a clever mix of activities for a rich and varied discovery of the mountain. Hiking, mountain biking, biathlon, golf, tree climbing, Nordic walking and rafting will be offered to you... in addition to the famous barbecue evening by the lake.

A mountain of activities to enjoy!

Possibility to replace rafting by via ferrata or canyoning - supplement to be provided.

Do you want to discover all nordic sports and enjoy a holiday in harmony with your environment? The Nordic cocktail is for you! Discover the Aravis thanks to a subtle mix of cross-country skiing, skating, biathlon and snowshoeing.

When you return from your activities, take advantage of our wellness area, for optimal recovery and relaxation!

A Duo tour combining Nordic ski touring (SRN) and Alpine ski touring, to discover the joys of the snow, off the beaten track.
The pleasures of climbing, descending, Nordic and Alpine skiing are combined to offer you a magnificent discovery of the mountains in winter, in landscapes full of grandeur and silence!
With friends, family or as a couple, try this new discovery. Possibility of privatizing your service.

A family holiday with your children, but with activities adapted to each one and especially to the youngest. This is the concept of our children's clubs!

While you enjoy the benefits of the mountains thanks to your course, your teenagers will have plenty of excitement on their side! Rafting or canoeing on the lake, adventure course, biathlon shooting, hiking and night in a bivouac, ... moments shared with friends that will leave them with beautiful memories of their stay in the mountains.

A trip that adapts to your pace! Let your guide guide you through easy paths with little difference in altitude to discover our magnificent alpine valleys and their heritage. To enhance your hikes: visits and small tastings will be the little extras of this stay.

A programme for a gentle discovery, for those who wish to enjoy the benefits of hiking in the middle of nature!

A little free time in your stay! Would you like to treat yourself to a massage (extra charge)? Remember to book it in advance!

A unique reference in Europe, the "Au bonheur des Mômes" festival is the not-to-be-missed event of August in Grand-Bornand!

We have prepared a special festival stay for you, to enjoy the shows and the joys of the mountains with your family!

In the morning, hikes for the adults and outdoor activities for the youngest. In the afternoon, meet all together at the festival with your 5-day pass included (excluding paying shows - bookable on the festival website directly from the beginning of July).

A unique reference in Europe, the "Au bonheur des Mômes" festival is the not-to-be-missed event of August in Grand-Bornand!

We have prepared a special festival stay for you, to enjoy the shows and the joys of the mountains with your family!

In the morning, hikes for the adults and outdoor activities for the youngest. In the afternoon, meet all together at the festival with your 5-day pass included (excluding paying shows - bookable on the festival website directly from the beginning of July).

Sharpen your pencils, prepare your brushes and set off to discover the mountains.

You will set up your easel in front of the grandiose landscapes of the Aravis and will benefit from the advice of a professional.
No previous level is required, whether you are a beginner or an experienced amateur.

Complete your course with half-day discovery hikes.

A unique reference in Europe, the "Au bonheur des Mômes" festival is the not-to-be-missed event of August in Grand-Bornand!

We have prepared a special festival stay for you, to enjoy the shows and the joys of the mountains with your family!

In the morning, hikes for the adults and outdoor activities for the youngest. In the afternoon, meet all together at the festival with your 5-day pass included (excluding paying shows - bookable on the festival website directly from the beginning of July).

Discover one of the most beautiful national parks in France! We will start our week between Champagny and Pralognan in the middle of a very rich fauna and flora.

Then we will discover the Lac des Vaches at the foot of the highest peak in Vanoise, the Grande Casse. This weekend will allow us to get closer to the Vanoise glaciers.

To sum up the Vanoise: a territory rich in fauna, flora, lakes, summits and glaciers. It's a wonderful place!

Do you run on flat terrain? Trust our experts and experience a first approach to trail running in the mountains.

You will develop your physical and technical skills, you will learn to spot the routes, manage the distances and recovery times. Discover the techniques of mountain running.

A star-shaped stay in the heart of the Aravis mountains, to allow you to take up all the challenges, with full day and half day outings.

For information: Trail du Bélier (from 25 to 27 August 2023)

Skiers, sportsmen, amateurs and fans of biathlon live your passion in Le Grand-Bornand, in the resort of the Biathlon World Cup! A great week of biathlon discovery with 10m shooting sessions, alternated with skiing sessions to perfect your skating technique! The most of this course: a discovery of 50m shooting, like the champions! A very nice discovery of the biathlon activity.

Between the classic hike and the trail, discover a new way of hiking!

A light backpack for a dynamic hike in a small group, fast but without running.

The advantages of this trip: very beautiful hikes with beautiful summits, long loops and an introduction to fast hiking.

Not forgetting that you can take advantage of some free time to rest and relax in the wellness area or at the Grand-Bornand swimming pool!

During these gentle and varied sessions, often on the floor, you will gradually regain your natural flexibility by freeing yourself from the tensions accumulated over the years and from the stress of contemporary life.

Through playful and progressive movements, you will discover how to eliminate unnecessary effort from your daily routine, so that you can have more pleasure in walking and take life in stride.

In your free time, enjoy half-day hikes or take a break in the wellness area. Massages are available on request (extra charge).

Discover the peace of mind that golf brings!

At the foot of the Point Percée, take advantage of your stay to tame the white ball, in an exceptional setting, at the Rocher Blanc golf course!
The golf team welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere on its 9-hole course.

On the programme for the week, 5 discovery sessions in the morning and free access to the Pith & Putt course and the driving range in the afternoon. You can also take advantage of our afternoon hikes to discover our beautiful region!

Train in a unique environment, perfect your swing in an exceptional setting, at the foot of the magnificent Pointe Percée, at the Rocher Blanc golf course.

The golf team welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere, on its 9-hole course (par 30).

On the week's programme: 5 improvement sessions in the morning and free access to the Pith & Putt course and the driving range in the afternoon. You can also take advantage of our hikes (afternoon) to discover our beautiful region!

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Challenge yourself... on the Ultra Traversée Des Aravis route!

A trek in "fast-hiking" mode with 1050m to 1800m of ascent + per day and with some off-trail and/or aerial passages. A sporty itinerary to discover the Aravis by the crests and on all its facets.

No portage, only a backpack day.

The Aravis Massif rolls out its green carpet for you to meet its fauna and magnificent flora.

Each day, you will discover new and varied landscapes, between small mountain lakes, rich mountain pastures and/or wild combes. Reach the surrounding peaks for exceptional panoramas with views of Mont Blanc!

Complete your experience with a sunset hike and a barbecue evening!

Family holidays with your children but with activities adapted to each one and especially to the youngest. This is the concept of our clubs!

While you enjoy the benefits of the mountain thanks to your course, your children will have a lot of fun on their side! Adventure course, mountain hike, hut building, river hike, introduction to biathlon shooting, overnight stay in a refuge, ... moments shared with friends that will leave them with beautiful memories of their stay in the mountains.

As your children are still very young, we only offer full board stay. The supervised children's clubs are available from 5 years old.

Official list of babysitters in Le Grand-Bornand available.

Your kids will discover the joys of snow and make their first slides on skis. A multi-horizon ski discovery with the programme: playful discovery of cross-country skiing, sliding games, walk in the forest, picnic, sledging, snowman, snack under a teepee, igloo building... On Wednesday morning, a little free time to enjoy with mum and dad!

Technical test of progression, ESF star levels with children's race!

A family holiday with your children, but with activities adapted to each one and especially to the youngest. This is the concept of our clubs!

While you enjoy the benefits of the mountains thanks to your course, your children will be full of emotions on their side!
Like real explorers, they will go on nature hikes, river hikes, adventure courses, a visit to the farm, nature workshops, picnics, discovery games, etc.
Moments shared with friends that will leave them with beautiful memories of their stay in the mountains.

With his guide and his friends, your child will discover the pleasures of cross-country skiing and snow games.
On the programme: discovery and introduction to the technique of cross-country skiing, fun multi-slide activities, skating, snow games, a walk in the forest, an introduction to biathlon, a snack in a teepee, igloo building.
To finish the stay in beauty, passing of the stars and mini friendly competition with medals.