You can ski right back to this modern chalet, just a short walk from shops and restaurants
- Semi-detached chalet
- Ski-in/Ski-out, Village 400 m
- Ski bus 100 m
- Sauna, fireplace
- Terrace and balconies
- Car not necessary
Property tour
About Chalet L'Ours Blanc ...
You can ski down to the lifts from this fabulous semi-detached chalet in Chinaillon, Le Grand Bornand, and at the end of the day, just ski back to your door, put your boots on the warmer and relax in the sauna.
In the summer, this great location means there are great cycle routes and hikes on your doorstep.
It's also just a short walk into the resort centre, which has a good choice of shops, bars and restaurants, so you'll never have too far to go to pick up some fresh bread in the morning, or to enjoy a delicious Savoyard meal in the evening.
Le Grand Bornand is the birthplace of Reblochon cheese, so expect it to figure heavily on the menu! There's even a weekly Reblochon market on Wednesdays, where you can pick up your own ingredients for a tasty tartiflette.
Le Grand Bornand has been awarded the Famille Plus label, which recognises a high level of facilities for parents and children, and in August there's a great festival designed to keep your little ones happy!
The property ...
This semi-detached chalet has been built with holidays in mind. In the winter just ski to your front door and head upstairs to the lovely open plan living area. Under-floor heating and an open fire will soon have you warmed up!
There’s a separate area for those who want to watch TV (English satellite service is provided), or you could soothe your aching limbs in the sauna.
The chalet sleeps up to 8 (max 6 adults) in four cosy bedrooms - two doubles as well as one with twin beds and one with bunk beds - and there are three bath/shower rooms, so you’ll never have to queue. All the bedrooms have balconies with great views, and there’s a lovely sunny terrace to the side of the house, which is ideal for al fresco meals or perhaps a barbecue in the summer.
About the area ...
You won’t waste a minute getting to the slopes at Chalet L’Ours Blanc - just ski down to the ski lift! It's so easy you can even pop back to your chalet for lunch.
From Chinaillon you can ski the whole of the Massif Aravis - 220km of pistes - on one ski pass.
The resorts of La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand are linked by ski bus, so you’ll never be stuck for a lift home. There are plenty of cross-country ski trails in the Bouchet valley, as well as several routes from Chinaillon village. Beginners in this sport will love the Evo Nordic Park, which has a circuit featuring a variety of terrains, while boarders will appreciate the Snowpark.
Non-skiers can go ice-skating or swimming in La Clusaz, where the heated indoor and outdoor pools are open all year round, or try snowshoeing, sledging, dog-sledding and sleigh rides.
But the mountains aren't just for winter - there's plenty to do and discover in the summer too.
A network of walking and biking trails cover the mountains, and you can pick up a route map for either at the tourist office. There’s a fantastic swimming pool complex in Le Grand Bornand, with a restaurant and grassy areas for picnics.
If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, there’s a climbing school, via ferrata routes, a tree-top adventure park, canyoning, white-water rafting and paragliding all nearby.
Le Grand Bornand has Famille Plus status, and prides itself on a great programme of activites for young families. August sees the International Children’s Festival in the vllage - a week of puppet shows, circus acts and workshops, with a grand firework finale.
What next?
If you like the sound of an action-packed holiday at L'Ours Blanc in Chinaillon, check our availability calendar for the best dates. We can hold the property for you for 24 hours while you make up your mind. But don't wait too long - a property so close to the pistes is always popular with OVO guests!
“Beautiful chalet”
— Maria Jose C.
“An ideal location”
— Flo R.
“Cozy chalet for unforgettable vacations!”
— Maria C.
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Features
- Sauna
- Ski-in/Ski-out
- Child friendly
- Fireplace
- Terrace
- Boot warming rack
- More
Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels provided
- Firewood provided
- Non-smoking rental
- More
- Check-in: after 16h00
- Check-out: before 10h00
Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:
Deposit
Book 8 weeks or more before your arrival date and pay only 25% to secure your booking.
The full amount of your rental is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival date
Cancellation
Standard option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- No refund within 8 weeks of arrival
Koala Flex option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- 90% refund between 8 weeks and 2 days before arrival
Please Note
Please note this is a semi-detached property.
Every stay includes
WiFi
Local tips & concierge
Linen & towels
Sparkling cleaning
Location
Le Grand Bornand
Le Grand Bornand is an idyllic Alpine village which happens to be surrounded by some great skiing and in summer, a superb mountain playground.
There are none of the huge hotel complexes you'll find in other ski resorts – just a friendly welcome all year round.
Families are particularly welcome, with a great programme of activities to keep kids of all ages busy and happy.
Getting around
- Ski slopes
- 30 m
- Ski school
- 50 m
- Ski bus stop
- 100 m
- Town centre
- 400 m
- Supermarket
- 400 m
The OVO Network Review
This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, semi-detached chalet in Chinaillon spans over 3 floors with 170m2 of floor space. (There are two bathrooms on the top floor, and an extra shower, wc, and hand basin on the ground floor by the sauna)
Chalet L’Ours Blanc is a Ski-in/ Ski-out Chalet only 30 metres away from the slopes, and a short 5 minute walk from the centre of the village.
With two double bedrooms, one twin and one bunkbed room, the chalet offers the perfect setting for two families with children of a similar age travelling together.
The main living space offers two seating areas, where you can make use of the TV and DVD player, or unwind in front of the log fire. This open plan area is shared with a well-equipped kitchen, which overlooks the generous dining area.
In the heart of the Chinaillon landscape, with access to 220km of sunny pistes if you take the Aravis lift pass, this cosy chalet is the perfect home away from home for families of all skiing abilities. There is no shortage of activities to keep you busy in the surrounding areas; you can make use of the cinema and ice skating rink nearby and in the summer months enjoy the swimming pool or climb the incredible Via Ferrata!
Guests can kick back and enjoy the unbeatable views of the Aiguille Verte and Mont Lachat from the comfort of the terrace and outdoor seating area, or relax in the sauna after a full day on the pistes. This Chalet truly offers an all round, unforgettable experience for the whole family!
The OVO Team.
Please note that this is a semi detached property. The adjoining half of the property is privately owned and not available for rental.
What is the OVO Network Review?
We visit the property and write an unbiased review. What’s good? What’s not so good? We’ll help you find the right chalet for you.
From the owner
Robert
“I first came to the Chinaillon area eight years ago with my brother Christopher, who had been skiing in the area for 20 years and was impressed by the excellent snow record. We were lucky enough to get the chance to build our own chalet right by the slopes, and two years later, my wife Su and I were having our first Christmas at L’Ours Blanc with our sons Callum and Gabriel, surrounded by the snowy Aravis mountains.
Staying here has given us a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the mountains, both in winter and summer. The village is unspoilt, and the slopes are a safe place for the children to explore and improve their snowboarding and skiing.
Having skied at various Alpine resorts over the last 30 years, I can’t think of a better place where older children can be left to do their own thing on the mountain, within reason.
The chalet is right next to a green run, which takes you straight down to the main chairlifts and ski school in the village, and at the end of the day, you can ski straight back to the chalet. In the evening, the boys love to go sledging on the beginners’ slope behind the chalet, and once a week the slopes are floodlit for night skiing, one of our favourite things to do.
There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the village, as well as a supermarket, swimming pool and health spa in the new MGM complex, just a five-minute walk away. Having all these facilities so close means you don’t really a car.
We try to get to the chalet two or three times each winter, and on at least one of these trips, we arrive by taxi from the airport. When we bought the chalet, we hadn’t really thought about spending summer holidays here, but we have been pleasantly surprised.
There’s so much to do so close to the chalet. We go mountain biking, and road biking down the Col de la Colombiere (one of the Tour de France routes just behind the chalet)
There are plenty of walking routes, and there is a great open air swimming pool and a forest rope park in Le Grand Bornand. The children love to cycle from the chalet down to Le Grand Bornand, and they can put their bikes on the cable car to bring them back up the mountain to the chalet.
I hope you find our family account helpful, you can find loads more information on this website and from the tourist office. We have a manager in the village who will meet you on your arrival and help you with any questions you may have during your stay.”
Robert and Su Monks
Who is the owner?
OVO Network is the official booking partner for Chalet L'Ours Blanc.
Your booking will be made directly with Robert, who will also take and hold your payment until your arrival.
Guest reviews
“Beautiful chalet”
Beautiful chalet
“An ideal location”
We stayed in this chalet with our family in March 2024, and it was perfect. The chalet is very well located with ski-to-door access 100m away. Close to the centre of Chinaillon. Very nice private sauna. Please note that the bathrooms are small for tall people. But I'd recommend it!
“Cozy chalet for unforgettable vacations!”
Beautiful chalet, comfortable and spacious for two families. The location is probably even better in winter for ski holidays!
