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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!
Level: intermediate to good walkers, seeking contact with nature.
Ascent: 300 to 500 m per day.
Included
Wellness & spa
Full board catering
Supervision of guides
Ski bus
Evening events
Equipment for the activity
Level
Age
From 16 years old
Program
Sunday
Morning: Welcome and lunch at the Auberge Nordique.
Afternoon: Presentation of the group and the instructor. Warm up session in the valley.
Evening: Presentation of the stay followed by a welcome drink.
Monday
Morning : " La vallée de la Duche " : total immersion in the heart of a preserved nature.
Afternoon: "Animal tracks in the Mont forest": meet the winter wildlife.
Tuesday
Day : Full day hike " Le Grand Balcon des Aravis " for an unforgettable crossing. You will need to buy a cable car ticket.
Wednesday
Morning: Free morning. Possibility to visit the reblochon market in Grand Bornand.
Afternoon: Walk between forest and Alpine chalets towards the Frasses Jacquier. Enjoy the view over Grand Bornand.
Thursday
Day : Day hike to the " Vallée des Confins " or to the " Plateau de Samance " at the foot of the Roc des Tours or to the "Plateau de Beauregard" for a total immersion in nature.
Friday
Day : Day hike to the " Col des Aravis " with a view of the Mont-Blanc.
Saturday
Morning: Free, end of the stay after lunch.
* Possibility of walking on your own on Saturday morning.
The programme is given as an indication only: The programme is given as an indication. To vary the pleasures, the instructors are free to use their imagination and to propose new itineraries. Situations beyond our control may also lead us to modify the itineraries and activities of the day (weather, level of participants, safety of the group...).
Important
L'Auberge Nordique has several minibuses at its disposal to get to the starting point of the hikes, but some trips may occasionally be made with the participants' cars.
Level of participants: our instructors are the best judges of the participants' level. If a participant does not meet the specified level criteria, he/she may be offered a more suitable course! The Auberge Nordique cannot be held responsible for any lack of level observed during the stay.
Important: in winter in the mountains, the temperature differences can be significant. It is important to bring warm and waterproof clothing.
The price includes:
✓ Full board accommodation from Sunday for lunch to the following Saturday after lunch.
✓ Bathroom linen.
✓ Supervision of the chosen activities by state-qualified professionals (instructors or mountain guides), from Sunday 2.30 pm to Friday 5 pm (Wednesday morning free).
✓ Evening entertainment on certain days of the week.
✓ The ski-bus " Auberge Nordique - Le Grand Bornand ".
✓ Full cross-country ski equipment (Salomon SNS Pilot / Prolink standard).
The price does not include:
✓ The membership card of 6€.
✓ The tourist tax of 0.80€ (2025 rate) per night and per adult over 18 years old.
✓ Drinks and extras.
✓ Transport from your place of residence.
Accomodation
More about ...
The Auberge Nordique
The Auberge Nordique, located in the Aravis mountains in the resort of Le Grand-Bornand, is a premium holiday village.
We offer all-inclusive holidays to suit all tastes and levels.
Full board, don't worry about anything, we organise your holiday!
Take advantage of professional quality supervision, tasty local cuisine, quality accommodation to enjoy sporting moments and moments of relaxation and well-being.
Friendliness, sharing and environmental and territorial commitments are our watchwords.
Confort or Premium ?
Our rooms
Have you chosen an activity? Now choose your room to make the most of your full-board stay in the mountains!
Our century-old chalet, typical of Le Grand-Bornand, has been completely renovated and we now offer top of the range rooms. Choose between Comfort and Premium roomq.
Alone? You can also choose to share your room to reduce costs, just like in a real Auberge!
Would you like to visit the hostel?
This way to the virtual visit!
Equipement
For ski trips:
✓ Hat.
✓ 2 pairs of gloves.
✓ Warm Wind Stopper style trousers+ one pair of lighter trousers.
✓ Several pairs of socks.
✓ Waterproof rainwear, 1 Goretex style windbreaker and 1 fleece jacket or heavy jumper.
✓ Valid identity card or passport.
✓ Backpack (20 to 30 litres) for the day's belongings and picnic.
✓ Large plastic bag or 1 over-bag to protect your backpack.
✓ Water bottle holder, water bottle or CamelBak (minimum 1L container).
✓ Pocket knife, cutlery and reusable cup for picnics.
✓ A pair of highly protective sunglasses (CE rating 3 or 4 essential).
✓ Tube of sun cream and lip stick, with a high sun protection factor.
✓ Camera and pair of binoculars (optional).
For the evenings:
✓ A change of clothes.
✓ Indoor shoes or a pair of slippers.
✓ Swimsuit and bath sheet- or bathrobe - compulsory to access the wellness area.
Think about your pharmacy:
✓ Your usual medicines.
✓ Painkillers, preferably paracetamol.
✓ Adhesive or elastic tape (Elastoplast type, 6cm wide).
✓ Sets of adhesive dressings and disinfectant pads.
✓ Double skin (anti-ampulla dressings).
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Booking
Booking dates
- December
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from 23 December 2024 to28 December 2024Available685 € /pers (room of 2)6 days, 5 nightsselect
- January
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from 12 January 2025 to18 January 2025Available825 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect
- February
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from 9 February 2025 to15 February 2025Available935 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselectfrom 16 February 2025 to22 February 2025Available935 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselectfrom 23 February 2025 to 1 March 2025Available935 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect
- March
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from 2 March 2025 to 8 March 2025Available935 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselectfrom 9 March 2025 to15 March 2025Available898 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselectfrom 16 March 2025 to22 March 2025Available825 € /pers (room of 2)7 days, 6 nightsselect