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Le Grand-Bornand village by Le Nant Robert

Description

The ascent is via the Rosay cable car. The descent passes through different environments: alpine environment, undergrowth, hamlet of Nant Robert where stands a pretty chapel of 1762 which has preserved its period architecture.

Alternative: from the top of the Rosay cable car, you can take a return trip to the summit of Mont Lachat de Châtillon.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1h15mn
Dist.
4.1 km
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Starting point

Sommet de la télécabine du Rosay Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon , 74450   Le Grand-Bornand
Lat : 45.959037Lng : 6.455855

Points of interest

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Chapel of Le Nant Robert

Standing above the village of Le Grand Bornand, with panoramic views over the Aravis chain, the chapel of Le Nant Robert is well worth seeing. It was founded in 1762 and renovated on several occasions during the course of the XX century.The chapel was founded in 1762 by the residents of Le Nant Robert. It is placed under the patronage of Saint Anne, the mother of Mary, and of Saint John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus. With the exception of the overhanging roof-edge just above the main entrance, added during the XX century to protect from humidity, the chapel still looks much as it was in the old days. There are two little windows on each side of the doorway. Several renovations took place during the 1950's (1955 and 1958), also in1994. The chapel interior was repainted in 2000. The chapel has a steeple with a quadrilateral base. Hanging in the steeple is the bell, cast in the Meunier foundry in Chambéry in 1819. François Rey was the bell's godfather and Marie-Justine Rochet its godmother. Inside the chapel the central painting, dating from the XVIII century, is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and Saint François de Sales, who was Bishop of Annecy during the XVII century. Above it is a crowned Virgin and Child, surrounded by cherubims. There is also a statue of the Virgin and Child with two columns on either side, two candelabras and two kneeling cherubs. Above is a brightly painted altar cross, probably dating back to the XVIII century. Finally, you will notice the impressive Stations of the Cross, drawn in Indian ink. The artist is believed to have been Napoléon Thom.

Route du Nant Robert Vallée du Bouchet 74450 Le Grand-Bornand
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Date and time

  • From 01/05/2026 to 15/11/2026
  • From 01/05/2027 to 15/11/2027

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Le Grand-Bornand Tourisme - 03/04/2026
www.legrandbornand.com
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Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location

Location complements

Pedestrian access from Le Grand-Bornand village via the Rosay cable car (operating from late June to late August).

In Le Grand-Bornand, head towards Le Chinaillon and continue for 6 km. Once at the top, follow the signs for L'Envers du Chinaillon, then turn right towards Les Outalays to reach La Côte, and park at the Rosay cable car car park.

Open period

From 01/05 to 15/11 daily.
Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions.

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Hiking route map Tournette / Bornes / Aravis.

Map references :
Map IGN Top 25 n°3430 ET La Clusaz Grand-Bornand

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

At the Rosay cable car station, take the mountain pasture track that climbs to the right, following the chalets of La Taverne, then through the Bois de la Taverne and on to Les Combes. Once you reach the top of the Joyère cable car, take the path that descends beneath the cable car and leads to the end of the Route des Envers. Here, head into the woods, following the Nant Robert stream. Follow the road, which passes in front of the pretty Nant Robert chapel, all the way to the village.

Animals

Yes. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times due to the presence of livestock.

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62 place de l'églsie 74450 Le Grand-Bornand France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾