- Price
- FROM EUR 354,000
Le Grand-Bornand property ( last available apartments as development sold out in months):
This new French leaseback development (4* facilities) features apartments in 11 chalets built with local timber and stone in the best Savoyard style. The apartments range from 2 to 5-bedroom apartments. Some of the features include fully equipped & furnished apartments, buit-in wardrobes, private underground parking, private cellar, individual ski locker, etc.
Some of the luxury facilities: indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, hammams and private gym.
A new motorway has cut the journey from Geneva airport to Grand Massif to around 45 minutes
Stepped into the mountainside looking across the valley onto the slopes, most of the apartments take full advantage of the breathtaking panoramic view onto the surrounding mountains.
Access to the slopes is easy and there are shops and restaurants just a short walk away. This is one of the few undiscovered gems of the Alps in a traditional Savoyard resort with activities all year round next to Geneva.
It is also only a short walk to local bars, sport shops and creperie.
Examples of prices for last available apartments, full-equipped and furnished, cellar, private parking & ski locker (last available apartments):
-2-bedroom apartment: from 233,000 euros (sleep 6) SOLD OUT
-3-bedroom apartment: from 354,000 euros (sleep 8)
Leaseback scheme information - Leaseback purchase options
1/ Lease with rental income and 2, 3 or 4 week personal use
- The price of the apartment is payable excluding VAT (currently 19.6%).
- The owner is guaranteed an annual rental income according to the size of the property and the resort.
- The owner retains the weeks of personal use per year during the course of the 11 year lease.
2/ "Lease with 30% price reduction and 10 weeks of personal use
- The purchase price is reduced by 30%. The discount consists of the non-payment of VAT (19.6 per cent) and a one-off lump sum equivalent to rental income paid in advance.
- There is no rental income for this option, as there has been a discount on the purchase price.
- The owner retains 10 weeks of personal use each year during the course of the 11 year lease (3 weeks winter season: 1 high, 1 medium, 1 low; 3 weeks summer season: 2 medium, 1 high + 4 weeks in May-June-September or October)
MORE WEEKS FOR 2010…From the winter season 2009-2010, owners will be able to get even more occupation out of their weeks, as they will be able to exchange as follows:
1 high week for 2 medium weeks
1 high week for 3 low weeks
1 medium week for 2 low weeks
Therefore under leaseback option No 2 for instance, the owner can enjoy up to 12 weeks in season + 4 weeks out of season, therefore up to 16 weeks in the mountains every year!
The owner can also buy additional weeks on top of that with a 20% discount off the public rate.
High, Medium and Low Season weeks are determined every year by the Management Company, depending on French and European holidays.
*Off season weeks are in May-June-Sept-October. During this time, the facilities and the reception are closed; you only have access to your apartment.
Under the leaseback options, owners can sell at any time and, at the end of the 11-year term, can choose to enter into a new lease agreement on mutually agreed terms or opt out of the scheme and retain full use of the property. In addition, the apartment can be occupied for up to four weeks without charge during the off season periods in spring and autumn (in some of the developments).
Maintenance:
This is a hassle free investment for the owner as the maintenance of his property is entirely taken care of by the management company throughout the lease period.
The leaseback company will run the residence as a hotel of self-contained apartments: when arriving in your apartment for your holidays, your apartment is clean, the beds are made, there are towels in the bathrooms etc.
The leaseback company will maintain all apartments, furniture and equipment (repairs, replacement, etc) at no cost to the owner.
When the lease has expired the property will be returned to the owner in very good condition (apart from the "fair" wear & tear).
Charges:
The leaseback company will pay all the bills (water, electricity, heating, insurance, service charges, taxe d'habitation (council tax)...).
The owner pays a part of the service charges fixed for the entire term of the lease at 20 euro / sqm / year (plus 10 euro /m2/year for any surface area with ceiling lower than 1,80 m).
The owner will also pay the taxe fonciere.
Booking your weeks:
The owner will be given priority on the choice of weeks (as long as booking forms are returned by the 30th of August for the winter season and by the 15th of February for the summer season).
For the option with rental income or the option with price reduction, the owner will have the possibility, for a fixed fee of 70 euro/week, to exchange his weeks for other weeks in other luxury developments in the group (Tignes, Sainte-Foy, La Rosiere, Vallandry, Plagne Soleil, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Saisies, Les Menuires, Samoens, Les Carroz, Le Chinaillon, Les Houches, Montgenevre etc.)
Delivery: 4th quarter 2010 & reduced 3% legal fees + possibility to use your week allowance to stay at other luxury developments
If you are looking for a more peaceful resort where skiing and the lifestyle are the priorities, you should love the more laid-back atmosphere of Le Chinaillon (exclusive part of Grand Bornand) where traditional farms and century-old chalets sit next to the very few new development. The village is next to Grand-Bornand where there are cafes and plenty of facilities. This area is very pretty in summer as well.
Le Grand-Bornand – Le Chinaillon
.In the heart of the Aravis Mountain range in the Haute Savoie, perfectly located between Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy and Switzerland, Le Grand-Bornand offers the best of the Alps.
Not only is Le Grand-Bornand a tourist destination in the summer as well as winter, it is also a truly charming village where Mother Nature has done her very best. The Aravis Mountains, with their summit at 2750m, form the main backdrop to the village. The range is capped by the distinctive Pointe Percée from where forested mountain slopes, open to all, curve down towards the village.
The resort is divided in to two parts: Le Grand-Bornand Village is, at 1000 metres, a typical Savoyard village with a market square and “grenette”, a traditionally roofed market hall, its church and shops. The splendid Bouchet valley stretches away behind… a favourite cross country ski area.
4 miles further up, at 1300 metres and on the road to Col de la Colombiere, Le Grand-Bornand - Chinaillon is the other part of the resort, where most of the ski runs begin and here you will find the perfect location for a peaceful holiday. The old part of Chinaillon with its chapel, all of which is very well preserved and dates back to the 17th century presents an authentic picture card view from the balcony of Haute Savoie at its best.
There are more than four hundred of these beautiful authentic chalets spread throughout the village, often dating up to three hundred years old. So, how do you recognise a Grand Bornand chalet? By its typical architectural details such as the “pointe d’ane”- the master beam in the building; the “solaret” - a light and airy loft; and the “credence”- a kitchen cupboard built into the wall, or a small barn right next to the main house where the “goodies” were kept. Faced in wood, with covered balconies and warm interiors, these chalets are considered to be the true jewels of the alpine heritage.
Winter season
Le Grand Bornand is a long established alpine winter sports village which has preserved its character and traditions well. Tourism has been developed slowly and carefully over the past few years thereby maintaining the traditional character but providing some state of the art skiing facilities with modern high speed chairlifts and snow making on many pistes. Snowboarding is increasing popular in the resort and a purpose built snowpark opened with jumps and halfpipes galore in 2005. This has made the area a fantastic all round ski resort with plenty of skiing and riding for all abilities.
We have a perfect ski-in ski-out and drive-in drive-out location on the ‘piste des Outalays’. The road is cleared but chains are advisable in snowy periods.
Skiing
The skiing in Grand Bornand is well designed, fully linked and suitable for all levels of skiers. It is part of the Aravis ski area which links the resorts of Le Grand Bornand and La Clusaz and offers over 220km of downhill piste and 60km of cross country skiing. It constitutes part of the bid for the winter Olympics from Annecy for 2018 and has bred a number of Olympic medalists over the years.
Beginners will find the gentle green runs a confidence building debut before graduating to blue runs and access to all areas of the resort. For more advanced skiers there are a good range of red runs a few of which are never bashed giving you the opportunity to try bumps and/or deep snow without having to leave the safety of a marked run. The three black runs in Chinaillon (and many in La Clusaz) are seriously steep and pose a challenge for those looking for one! There are also numerous opportunities for off-piste skiing. Night-time skiing takes place on Tuesdays under floodlights on an easy slope located wthin 400 yards of the chalet.
Ski passes can be bought by the day, the week, 10 day flexi or the season. Day passes are purchased in the numerous "Caisses" at the bottom of the pistes and you can have any unused portion of your time credited, which earns you a discount the next time you buy a ticket. Under 5’s and over 75’s ski for free and there are discounts for other age groups as well.
There are ski shops close by which have all have the latest equipment available for rental or purchase at any level.There is a secure ski locker on the ground floor of the chalet. High quality tuition is available for all types of alpine skiing and snowboarding. If you are an adult beginner we recommend that you take private lessons, as you will learn much faster. In 2007, private lessons cost around €30/hour for 1 or 2 people.
There are five different areas of cross country skiing available with a good selection of trails in both Le Grand Bornand and Chinaillon.
There are lots of activities for those who love the mountains but have no intention of skiing or boarding. There are many kilometres of snowy walking paths well away from the ski areas which can be tackled with walking boots. You could also try raquettes/snow-shoes (rental around €6/day) and there are guides that can take you to remote places with unspoilt views. There is a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool in La Clusaz which is open in the winter.
Summer season
For summer visitors the range of activities is endless. There is walking for all levels of fitness directly from the Chalet door, mountain biking is popular in the area along with parapenting, via ferata, rock climbing, swimming, horse riding and golf. A chair lift regularly operates from above the chalet throughout the summer accessing Mont Lachat. Taking your mountain bike up with you is possible and allows an enjoyable descent back to Le Chinaillon/ Le Grand Bornand of between 2 and 7 miles approximately.
Le Grand Bornand is where most of the organised summer activities take place, based around the area by the swimming pool complex. Information and booking of activities canbe done at the Tourist Office in the town square.English speaking assistants are available. There is a good range of shops including a small well stocked supermarket and some some quality craft/gift shops in Chinaillon and more still in Grand Bornand including a weekly market on Wednesday mornings. We are located in the quiet hamlet of Le Chinaillon which is on a high, sunny plateau surrounded by spectacular views. It is quiet and has a pleasant rural feel to it. There is a Tourist Office opposite the supermarket which also has English-speaking assistants, and next door is the cinema.
Outside the villages the small farms are scattered over the mountainside, many of them selling dairy produce at the door. As you go up the mountains you will come across the herds of cattle grazing on the high summer meadows, their bells ringing across the valleys.n August there is the annual International Children's festival, Au Bonheur des Mômes; a week long festival of puppet shows, theatre, circus acts, mime, juggling etc.There are also lots of workshops and events that children of all ages can participate in. It finishes with a huge firework display and street party on the last Friday night.
There are village fêtes all through the summer in some of the smaller hamlets, including Le Chinaillon's Fête d'Alpage, which celebrate traditional mountain activities. There are sheep dog trials, cattle competitions, wood sawing and chopping demonstrations and local food and drink in abundance.
Hiking:
There are numerous mountain paths and routes throughout and across the mountains. Some of the lifts continue to run for those who prefer to only walk down hill and many mountain restaurants remain open throughout the summer. Many routes can be accessed directly from the front door- the beauty, flora and fauna are amazing. As is the peace, tranquilty and fresh clean air.
Swimming:
There is a large outdoor pool complex in Le Grand Bornand which includes a water slide, a paddling pool with a water fountain and a proper swimming pool.. There is also a pool in La Clusaz and you must try swimming in the lake at Annecy- Talloires beach is beautiful.
Cycling:
The Tour De France often passes through in 2007 there was an overnight stop on Bastille day. There are Grimpee’s and other cycling events throughout the season not forgetting the mountain biking trails!
Pony Trekking:
Pony trekking can be organised from just a one-hour ramble or a two-day trek to a mountain refuge.
Paragliding:
Paragliding is one of the most popular summer sports in the area. Le Grand Bornand is well known in the paragliding world as one of the best places to fly in the mountains. The World Championships were held here a few years ago. You can learn to fly solo in a week-long course or take a tandem flight with an instructor just to get a feel for it.
Via Ferrata:
This is a route up the side of a mountain with a continuous safety wire attached from top to bottom. There are three Via Ferrata in the area including one in Chinaillon. A guide can be hired at the Tourist Office.
Golf:
There are several championship standard Golf courses within 1-2 hours drive as well as a challenging 9-hole course in Grand Bornand where tuition is available.
Other:
In Grand Bornand, near the swimming pool complex, there are areas dedicated to trampolines and acrobatics, archery, tennis, volleyball and yoga amongst others. All the activities are supervised and tuition is available.
Day trips:
Annecy and it’s beautiful lake with swimming and water sports is about 30 mins drive away. Further details of what is available canbe found within this site. La Clusaz is only 15 mins drive and is worth a visit. Chamonix, Megeve, Lyon (the second city and Gastronomy capital of France) are all accessible for an interesting day trip.
Access
By Rail: TGV to Annecy with connections.
Airports: Geneva international (40 miles), Chambery and Grenoble airports. All those airports have flights from UK and Ireland
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