100% Hiking

A package 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 along the mountain paths of our magnificent Alpine valleys.
Discover the richness of the Aravis: Bornandin heritage, mountain pastures, forests, flora and fauna, culinary and medicinal plants and exceptional panoramas!

On the other half-day, relax in the wellness area or take advantage of the on-site leisure facilities. Discover the region as you please, at your own pace and with no restrictions.

Creative activities can be added (at extra cost) depending on the week:
- Watercolours (4 sessions) - every week from 05 to 22 August 2026
- Pottery (4 sessions) - every week from 05 July to 22 August 2026
Please refer to the corresponding stay.

Enjoy the benefits of walking in the mountains at a gentle pace and take advantage of your escapades to discover an exceptional natural environment: beautiful views, 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.

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 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!

Option (with extra cost): climbing – includes 1 climbing school, 1 via ferrata, 1 Pointe Percée.
See the ‘Hiking – Climbing Option’ stay.

Discover or rediscover 4 legendary Aravis peaks!

Le Jalouvre, le Trou de la Mouche, la Tournette, Mont-Charvin, or other jewels of the Aravis, with exceptional panoramic views and an indescribable feeling of freedom.

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

Between the classic hike and the trail, discover a new way of hiking!
The Fast 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, big loops, an introduction to fast-hiking and technical tips to help you progress.

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!

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 in the morning, or in the afternoon at the 4 Seasons workshop in the centre of Le Grand-Bornand village, 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.

Instructor : Hélène Godillon

If you are a fan of ‘back to basics’ and have always wanted to work with clay, see, discover, etc.,
this art is for you!

In a friendly workshop, try your hand at various ceramic techniques (throwing, moulding, coiling, etc.) and have fun with the almost endless possibilities for decoration. You can make ceramics, functional pottery, decorative objects or personal projects.