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Among the famous 400 chalets, testament to the pastoral life of Le Grand-Bornand, there is one with a history well known to the locals.
Over 100 years old, this chalet has remained a traditional Savoyard residence as time has passed, appreciated by families on holiday, guaranteed to find a warm welcome in a typical rural setting. Here, at the foot of the valley, 5km from the pistes…
Chalet 1864 has five rooms, including one suite with living room, a restaurant: La Table 1864, spa with swimming pool, sauna and massage room, but also reading room, kitchen, bar.
The doors of Chalet 1864 are open all year round, offering you a comfortable, relaxing break. You will be entertained and cared for in complete discretion as if you were staying at the home of a friend.
The living room of Chalet 1864, bathed in light and echoing the gentle sound of the river. Warmed by the open log fire in winter.
The Bedrooms
The Chalet has three main buildings. The former farm building has been converted into a garden level bedroom, the Chambre du Chalet. In what was previously the barn there is now the 110m² Suite Aravis, comprising of two bedrooms, a spacious living room with fireplace and a balcony.
The second building, Le Mazot, houses a bedroom with private terrace and an adjoining children’s bedroom. Located in the third farm building, two interconnecting bedrooms, including one with a private terrace, have been created: the Chambre du Charvin and the Grande Chambre du Charvin.
Suite Aravis
The elegant and refined Suite Aravis, situated in a former barn, is made up of two bedrooms, where harmonious materials merge with authentic wood. From the spacious living room, you can take in the stunning view over the Aravis mountain range and even spot some roaming chamois with binoculars.
Snuggle up in a cosy sofa by the fireplace and enjoy a cup of coffee or herbal tea from the bar next door. A collection of books is available to browse while the Bang & Olufsen sound system plays your favourite music.
The Suite Aravis room features include safes, hairdryers, thick bathrobes to snuggle into at the spa, slippers, and LE LABO toiletries. An IGN map of the area and books on local hikes are also available.
Grande Chambre du Charvin
Adjoining the Chambre du Charvin, the Grande Chambre du Charvin features a private terrace. From your bed, under a soft duvet, you might be able to spot some roe deers at dawn.
Charming and peaceful, romantic and elegant, spacious and cosy, this room casts a calming spell on guests and allow them to deeply relax.
A very comfortable room, it features a walk-in shower, small bath tub and a private lounge to relax.
It is spacious enough to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children and families have the added flexibility of booking both Chambres du Charvin as a two-bedroom suite.
Chambre du Charvin
The Chambre du Charvin, situated in the second building, pays tribute to the famous mountain range. Adjoining the Grande Chambre du Charvin, it offers a spectacular view over the valley and the mountain.
As warm and comforting as a cocoon, flooded with natural light, its simple sophistication makes it the perfect romantic retreat when snow covers the mountains.
Le Mazot
Le Mazot is an independent attic (“grenier”) next to the main building. Heritage, authenticity, natural materials and harmony are the main characteristic of this cosy space. With the soothing murmur of the nearby stream in the background, you will be able to unfold and deeply relax.
Le Mazot is a perfect family space, offering two separate bedrooms connected by secret stairs. Children enjoy having a little house to themselves while parents love the striking bathroom open on the master bedroom. For couples, the second room can be used as a cosy reading lounge.
Chambre du Chalet
The Chambre du Chalet is on the ground floor of the main building. Natural materials like wood and stone bring an authentic feel of understated elegance.
The bathroom, open on the bedroom, is a charming feature of the room. The window brings in floods of natural light and a offers a sweeping view of the Aravis mountain range.
La Table 1864
An intrinsic expression of the new art of mountain living, Chalet 1864 offers cuisine from a kitchen managed by a Savoyard chef.
From invigorating breakfasts of Savoy biscuits, hot chocolate and homemade jam, to afternoon snacks, and not forgetting picnic baskets for the daytime, the Chalet prides itself on serving simple authentic dishes using only the best produce.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in one of the three dining rooms, each with a different ambiance, between 8:30 and 10:30am. Exclusively for Chalet 1864 guests.
Afternoon snack
An afternoon snack is served between 4:00 and 5:30pm. Exclusively for Chalet 1864 guests. Blueberry crumble, seasonal clafoutis, Savoy biscuits, fruit pies and cakes prepared by our chef are served with Mariage Frères tea, gourmet hot chocolate or hot mulled wine.
Dinner
Dinner is served in the dining rooms between 7:00 and 8:30pm. La Table 1864 is open to Chalet 1864 guests and visiting friends.
Activities
High up and accessed via a stone path, the spa was created by converting the farm’s former stables. Separate to, but reserved for the exclusive use of Chalet 1864’s guests, it includes a mosaic-tiled hammam, relaxation pool, massage room, and a large terrace, heated in winter with a brazier.
Relaxation area
Our relaxation area consists of an indoor swimming pool heated to 30⁰C, a hammam heated to 36⁰C in the summer and 38⁰C in the winter, and an outdoor spa. The spa is open for use between 10:00am and 8:00pm and by request at the reception also open outside of these hours.
Children using the facilities must be supervised by an adult at all times; the Chalet will hold no responsibility for unaccompanied children. Slippers are available for guests at the spa’s entrance. We are delighted to offer a range of massages and facial treatments on request, in a dedicated room.
Other services
In the summer, we can arrange an entire range of activities on request: hikes, guided walks, zen wellbeing package, introduction to Nordic’s walk, green fees and golf packages, rock climbing, paragliding at beginner’s or confirmed level, rides on a hot-air balloon, tennis, archery, mountain bike, hikes with a certified guide on the via Ferrata, the glacier or the Mont Blanc.
Activities to be arranged in the ski season include: snowshoeing hikes, ski lessons, snowboarding, freeride, ski joering, dog sled rides, helicopter drop offs, paragliding.
In the winter season
We will organise the purchase of your ski passes and your ski hire. A storage room is at your disposal free of charge throughout the length of your stay at Chalet 1864.
Or you might want to book your ski gear through our partner shop, right outside the ski lifts and enjoy the benefits available to the Chalet 1864’s guests, allowing you to leave your skis and shoes in storage when not in use.
For an ultimate touch of luxury, we may drive you to the ski lifts – shuttles to be arranged throughout the day with the manager of Chalet 1864.
