Le Grand-Bornand
A mountain village known for Reblochon cheese, with a Wednesday farmers' market, farm visits and skiing. It offers a window into life in the Savoy mountains.
Le Grand-Bornand sits in the Aravis mountains and is the core production area for Reblochon, the signature cheese of Savoy. Traditional wooden farms dot the hillside pastures, and many of them welcome visitors and sell their cheese on site. The Wednesday-morning market is known for its cheese, ham and mountain farm produce. In winter it is one of the main ski areas of the Aravis range alongside La Clusaz, and it often hosts Biathlon World Cup events. The village is about 35 km from Annecy, roughly 45 minutes by car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Clusaz
- Col des Aravis
- Le Parmelan
- La Tournette
- Col de la Forclaz
- Cascade d'Angon
- Talloires
- Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard