Relax in your jacuzzi, watch the action on the pistes or wander into the village for a meal!
Quick facts
- Le Grand Bornand
- Semi-detached chalet
- Village 300 m
- Jacuzzi, games room
- Terrace, balcony and garden
- Great mountain views
- Parties forbidden
Full Property Details
- Rate: €1,690 to €6,590 per week
- Location: Le Grand Bornand
- Type: Semi-detached chalet
- Altitude in metres: 1300 m
- Outlook: South
- Sleeps: 11
- Official classification: 5
- Animals welcome
Rooms
- Main rooms: 7
- Number of bedrooms: 4
- Number of double beds: 4 (4 of the doubles can be 8 singles)
- Number of single beds: 1
- Sofa beds (double): 2
- Bath/shower rooms: 4
- Bath(s): 1
- Shower(s): 3
- Separate toilet(s): 3
- Floor area: 150 m2
- Open-plan kitchen
- Number of floors: 3
- Dining seating for: 10
Getting Around
- Parking spaces available: 3
- Town centre: 300 m
- Ski slopes: 700 m
- Nearest ski bus stop: 100 m
- No disabled access
Facilities
- Hot tub
- Fireplace
- Ski store
- Boot warming rack
- Garden / Surrounding Land
- Terrace
- Balcony
Kitchen
- Oven: Fan-assisted
- Hob: Induction
- Dining seating for: 10
- Place settings for: 10
- Baby's high chair
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Coffee Machine: Filter, Espresso Machine
- Dishwasher
- Raclette set
- Fondue set
- Kettle
Bathrooms / Laundry
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Hair Dryer
Bedrooms
- Baby's cot
Garden / Surrounding Land
- Enclosed children's play area
- Children's garden toys
- Outdoor dining table for: 10
- Outdoor dining seating for: 10
- BBQ: Electric
- Parasol
- Garden chairs/sun loungers: 5
- Garden / Surrounding Land: 150 m2
- Terrace
Hot tub
- Outdoor hot tub
- Capacity: 4
- Temperature: 38 ºC
Entertainment
- Board games
- Indoor children's games
- French TV
- Wii console
- Total TV screens: 1
- French Television (paid & international)
- English satellite
- DVD player
Miscellaneous
- Wood burning stove
- Vacuum cleaner
- Iron
- Boot warming rack
- Internet access
- Free WiFi internet
Local places of interest / Within easy reach
- Mountain
- Countryside
- Lake
- River
- Open view
- Village
- Lake: 35 km
- Nearest supermarket: 10 km
Activities nearby
- Cinema
- Night club
- Fishing
- Golf
- Heritage sites
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Paragliding
- Rafting
- Horse riding
- Road biking
- Sailing
- Ice skating
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Adventure park
- Mountain biking
- Water sports
- Windsurfing
Inclusions & Restrictions
- Linen provided
- Bath mats provided
- Bath towels provided
- Hand towels provided
- Tea towels provided
- Elec, heat, water provided
- Firewood provided
- Cheques vacances accepted
- Animals welcome
- Non-smoking rental
Please Note
NOTE : parties are forbidden at the chalet.
If you have booked an off season stay (May-June and Sept to December), we suggest that you stop in Grand-Bornand on your way to the chalet to stock on food. As local shops are closed at Chinaillon at this time of year.
Large Groups: Chalet Macaron is located close to Chalet Meringue. Book both to accommodate groups of up to 27 people.
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About Chalet Macaron ...
This stylish newly-built chalet is one of a pair in the heart of the ski station of Chinaillon, Le Grand Bornand.
NOTE : parties are forbidden at the chalet.
Linked only by their entrance halls, there are no party walls inside and the chalets even have their own private gardens. They also have fabulous views over the pistes, which are less than a kilometer away, and the ski bus stops at the end of the drive, so you will waste no time getting on the pistes.
Chalet Macaron is also just a short walk from the village (300m), where you can pick up fresh croissants in the morning and enjoy a delicious meal in the evening.
The chalet sleeps nine people, and there are two more beds in the games room. However, larger groups can book it with Chalet Meringue next door, which sleeps 16 and has plenty of room for everyone to eat together. This very special property is sure to be in big demand, so if it ticks all your boxes, check your dates and book now. You can't afford to hang around!
Ski shop Rêves d'Hiver can deliver your skis to the chalet, come to the property to help you choose your equipment or even pick you up and drive you to their shop to benefit from their professional advice. Discounts and free ski store available.
The property ...
This beautiful property is set over three floors, and is designed to be the perfect base for your Alpine holiday, whenever you choose to visit.
The ground floor is open plan, with a cosy living area - a huge sofa piled with cushions surrounds a central log burner. Behind that is the dining area which is open to the well-fitted kitchen. From here, doors open on to the sunny terrace, which is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or relax in the jacuzzi while you soak up the breathtaking views. There's also a toilet on this floor and a ski store.
The first and second floors each have two double bedrooms, a shower room, bathroom and a separate toilet. Quality bedlinen is combined with warm throws to make sure you all get a great night's sleep, whatever the weather. There are two more beds in the games room on the second floor, which is also a great hangout for teenagers or a quiet place to curl up with a book.
Three of the bedrooms and the games room also have access to the two sunny balconies, where you can enjoy the first coffee of the day or perhaps a final nightcap and some star-gazing.
About the area ...
From Chalet Macaron, it's a 700m walk to the ski lift, but if you'd rather save your energy for the slopes, the ski bus stops at the end of the drive every 15 minutes.
With your Aravis ski pass, you've got all the Lake Annecy ski resorts at your disposal - more than 200km of perfect pistes. Even closer is a great sledge run and the start of the cross-country ski piste. Beginners in this sport will love the nearby Evo Nordic Park, which has a circuit featuring a variety of terrains, while boarders will appreciate the Snowpark.
Non-skiers can easily walk into Chinaillon village, Grand Bornand is only a short bus ride away or you could visit La Clusaz, where the heated indoor and outdoor pools are open all year round. Try snowshoeing, sledging, dog-sledding and sleigh rides - there is so much to do in the Aravis resorts!
At the end of a busy day, head back to the chalet, leave your outdoor gear in the drying room ready for another day, and relax in the jacuzzi.
In the summer, a network of walking and biking trails cover the mountains around Chalet Macaron, and you can pick up a route map for either at the tourist office in Chinaillon. Keen cyclists will be glad to find a secure bike store available to guests.
There's also 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 are all nearby.
August sees the International Children's Festival in Le Grand Bornand - a week of puppet shows, circus acts and workshops, with a grand firework finale. You're in the heart of Reblochon country, so on your travels don't forget to pick up some of this delicious cheese from a local farm or market!
There are supermarkets in Chinaillon, Grand Bornand and Villard sur Thônes, and the medieval town of Annecy, just beyond Thônes, is a must for a day out, whatever the season. It offers a unique mix of shops, restaurants, galleries and museums, and Lake Annecy, said to be the cleanest lake in Europe, is a great place for water sports, swimming, cycling or just relaxing on the beach.
What next?
If Chalet Macaron sounds like just the right place for you holiday with family and friends, why not check our calendar to see which dates are free? We can hold dates for you for 24 hours if you need a little time to make up your mind.
“Cosy chalet near the slopes”
— Virginie G.
“Very high quality property!”
— Bernard L.
“Clean, spacious, heart warming welcome”
— Amandine D.
Features
- Hot tub
- Amazing views
- Child friendly
- Wood burning stove
- Terrace
- Cycling friendly
- More
Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels provided
- Firewood provided
- Animals welcome
- Non-smoking rental
- More
- Check-in: after 16h00
- Check-out: before 09h30
Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:
Cancellation
For bookings cancelled at least 6 months before the start of the stay, the deposit will be refunded. For a cancellation after this, any amounts already paid will be forfeited.
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Location
Le Grand Bornand
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Why 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 slopes700 m
- Nearest ski bus stop100 m
- Town centre300 m
- Nearest supermarket10 km
The OVO Network Review
“Superb views of the pistes, a jacuzzi terrace, gorgeous bedrooms, a cosy fireplace, a kit room and a games room. Wow!”
The OVO Network and Patrice and Muriel, the owner/managers of Chalet Joubarbe and Chalet Sicoria have been working together since 2011.
Having grown up in Chinaillon Patrice and Muriel have extensive local knowledge and contacts which they are happy to share to help bring their guests a truly exceptional holiday experience. They are determined that all of their guests enjoy their holidays in their home town to the maximum.
The location of their first two properties in Chinaillon, Chalet Joubarbe and Chalet Sicoria are great, views from both are very different but equally stunning: wall to wall mountains and pistes! OVO Network have always received very positive feedback from their previous guests.
So when Patrice and Muriel came to us clutching architects plans in 2013 and announced they proposed to build two more properties next door to Chalet Joubarbe we were intrigued. We knew that they are capable of delivering projects on time having observed them renovate Joubarbe and Sicoria.
The plans for the new project, Chalet Meringue and Chalet Macaron also featured their characteristic attention to detail, unusual design features and spaces, great facilities, and high end finishes, furniture and equipment. The properties share an entrance lobby, but no other interior walls.
They can be rented together by larger groups of up to 26, who can all be seated around one dining table in Meringue, the larger of the two apartments, or separately, without fear of one group spoiling the other's enjoyment or space.
Since Chalet Macaron and Chalet Meringue became guest-ready we have received nothing but positive feedback about these two properties and of course Muriel and Patrice's amazing customer service. Don't just take our word for it, look on the Chalet Macaron website to see for yourselves! With superb views of the pistes, a jacuzzi terrace, gorgeous bedrooms, a cosy fireplace, a kit room and a games room, what's not to like for guests of any age, whatever the season. Wow!
The OVO Network Team.
Update: Muriel, Patrice and Antony have now added two more properties to their portfolio - this time with a shared indoor pool, in the beautiful village of Manigod. For more information please see the websites for Chalet Nougat and Chalet Caramel on the OVO Network website.
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
We are proud to share our love of the mountains and our local knowledge with all our guests.
Our parents first welcomed guests to Chinaillon to Les Congères, a chalet that our father built himself in 1965. The chalet was named after the snowdrifts which used to cut off the farms in the winter.
We are a brother and sister team, following in our parents’ footsteps, constantly developing and improving the family business, and now we offer various rental properties around Les Congeres, including Chalet Joubarbe (previously Les Congères), and Chalet Sicoria, another property which our father built. Both properties have been extensively renovated over the last two years, and the response and feedback to the renovations from our guests, many of whom have been staying in our properties for many years, has been incredibly positive and much appreciated.
We thoroughly enjoy being in the holiday rental business and are always happy to share our love of the mountains and our local knowledge with all our guests. We are therefore proud to unveil our properties: Chalet Meringue and Chalet Macaron.
These spacious high-quality properties will offer you the chance to spend time with family and friends in an idyllic location, whatever the time of year.
We planned to create a superb spacious lving space in each property, generous sized en suite bedrooms and family rooms. Once you are here you can park your car and forget about it – the shops, slopes and hiking trails are all right on your doorstep.
Please do not hesitate to contact us, for more information or to book, we will be delighted to welcome you to Chalets Meringue and Macaron.
Patrice and Muriel
Who is the owner?
OVO Network is the official booking partner for Chalet Macaron.
Your booking and payment will be made directly with the managing agency Les Congères, who will contact you after booking.
- Agency:
- Les Congères
- Trusted partner since:
- 2012
- Completed bookings:
- 2039
Every stay includes
WiFi
Personal greeting
Local tips & concierge
Linen & towels
Sparkling cleaning
Guest reviews
“Cosy chalet near the slopes”
It's a very nice chalet and we received a very warm welcome from the owners. The proximity to the slopes was appreciated by our group.
— Virginie G. Feb 2023
“Very high quality property!”
Very good welcome by the owners. We appreciated the positioning, quality and comfort of the accommodation.
— Bernard L. Jan 2023
“Clean, spacious, heart warming welcome”
An excellent stay. The only thing that could make it better would be to provide covered parking spaces to avoid getting rid of the snow every morning ;)
— Amandine D. Jan 2023
“Perfect”
An excellent stay. In case of a question, or if you have a problem, you just need to call and the owner turns up! We just recommend a hose outside to clean the shoes before going in the chalet.
— Elisabeth K. Sep 2022
“Everything was really perfect!”
Very nice accommodation for an excellent family vacation. We had a great time and would recommend Chalet Macaron without hesitation.
— Aurelie D. Apr 2022
“Simply wonderful”
We had a very pleasant stay at Chalet Macaron. Superb recent property with good exposure, close to the slopes; the bedding was very comfortable and the en suite bedrooms warm. There are well-designed intimate and communal living spaces for a group stay.
— Stéphanie M. Dec 2021
“Everything we needed and more”
Bravo to Patrice & Muriel for their availability, their welcome and the simplicity of the exchanges. We stayed 4 days at Chalet Macaron with friends, a little wonder. The equipment is complete, dishwasher (with tablets), washing machine, dryer, televisions in all the bedrooms and in the space upstairs, with video games for children. There were 8 of us and there were enough dishes and cutlery for the whole group. Two bedrooms with bathroom, one with spa bath, all bathrooms are very spacious. There is also a beautiful fireplace, a super hot jacuzzi for 4 people and beautiful terraces where we could eat without problem. Everything is very tastefully furnished, it feels good. Well done again and thank you for everything, we will remember this address and talk about you to our friends and family. See you soon and happy continuation to you.
— Veronique L. Oct 2021
“Everything was perfect!”
Superb chalet and very well equipped, everything was impeccable. We came with a family group, including all of our cousins, the property lends itself wonderfully. We took advantage of the chalet and all its surroundings, including the tree climbing and wonderful walks in the surroundings. I recommend this property for your reunions!
— Anne P. Oct 2021
“We are delighted!”
Little by little we are discovering all the chalets managed by Les Congères and we are DELIGHTED! Thank you to the owners, they are lovely people.
— Katia B. Sep 2021
“For our wedding”
Accommodation in accordance with the photos, owners very available and pleasant. Impeccable cleanliness, high standard services. We loved it! We couldn't ask for a better place for our wedding!
— Camille D. Jun 2021
“Ten out of ten”
Chalet with a great location, and very goodlayout. Very complete dishes, we did not lack for anything. The owner is very friendly and accommodating: it wasn't a problem to arrive early. Then we were not disturbed during the stay. Because of the covid crisis, everything was closed in Le Grand Bornand, but we enjoyed the chalet and the spa, that was enough for us. We will be back for sure.
— Stéphane M. Apr 2021
“Outstanding service”
This was excellent! Top quality chalet, and you can't believe how nice and helpful and available the owner is.
— Stéphane K. Mar 2021
“We loved it!”
A warm welcome, and a great service.
— Gwenola T. Feb 2021
“Very beautiful chalet, with lovely deco”
This chalet is top notch, especially if you're a big group! The welcome is very friendly and professional. Unfortunately we couldn't practice downhill skiing but we discovered cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
— Cécile M. Feb 2021
“Great stay”
Very comfortable chalet, greatly equipped, with a beautiful view. We were warmly welcomed and benefited from a perfect service.
— Francois P. Dec 2020
“One word: perfect!”
This chalet is superb, comfortable, welcoming and high standard. Bravo!
— J-F C. Jul 2020
“Amazing stay”
Chalet Macaron is always clean, homely, well stocked and beautiful in a great location.We had another amazing stay at this chalet and have already re-booked for next year. Personally I love the home from home feel, the views, the log fire, the kitchen area, the jacuzzi and BBQ area. Everywhere was clean, tidy and well equipped. I didn't ski due to a knee injury and loved spending time in the chalet. Great to have washing facilities too.
— Helen P. Feb 2020
“We would love to come back”
This is our second year staying here and once again we loved it. Fully equipped, lots of space for the children in the upstairs living room and also in walking distance of the slopes and shops/restaurants. Everything you could need for a great skiing holiday with family and friends. Would love to come back!
— Faye E. Feb 2020
“Great welcome”
Fantastic chalet, great location, great equipment. Overall a very nice stay.
— Anne B. Jan 2020
“Magnificent chalet with a super welcome”
A superb chalet with a very practical location, just a walk way from the centre of the village and walking trails. A warm welcome and bonus gifts on arrival - what more could you want?
— Josette M. Jul 2019
“What a fantastic welcome!”
Patrice our host was fantastic and help us spend wonderful holidays in the Aravis. Chalet Macaron is of such high standard! We will be back soon.
— Hussain A. Jun 2019
“Absolutely to be repeated!”
A super holiday, the chalet was the best We will be back.
— Aurélie D. Apr 2019
“An ideal family chalet”
We had a great holiday in this chalet, which is ideal for a large family. Everything had been thought of, and the chalet was in a great location with regard to the pistes. The things we loved best were the management, the convenience, the location and the facilities. Access to the pistes and to the village is really good, and makes life easier.
— Alexandra O. Dec 2018
“Magnificent chalet, superb setting”
A very beautiful chalet for nine people, which is very well designed. Everything has been well thought out, and is practical and works well. It was a real pleasure to spend a few luxurious days in this beautiful environment. Thank you
— Nathalie B. Nov 2018
“A dream holiday”
Thanks to the whole team at Les Congères, who helped us make our family reunion - 40 children and adults in Chalets Meringue, Macaron, and Joubarbe - into a marvellous time. The chalets were clean, well equipped and top of the range (spa, steam room ...). The environment is restful and the panoramic view of the mountains was a big factor in the success of our holiday.
— Christian B. Oct 2018
“The mountains won us over!”
An excellent weekend. The chalet is perfect for exploring the mountains and enjoying a relaxing weekend. What a delight to be able to relax listening to the crackle of the fire after enjoying the hot tub. The welcome and the kindness we received from our hosts were perfect. We really liked the comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, the fireplace and the hot tub. The surroundings and the mountains are perfect - they really won us over.
— Gregory G. Oct 2018
“Perfect holiday”
This was my children's first holiday in the mountains. On the day we left they said they wanted to come back next year. Apart from the setting, the view, and the location of the chalet, which is close to everything, the chalet was also really comfortable. We lacked nothing. the holiday couldn't have been anything but a great success. A big thank you to Muriel who was very helpful and gave us al the information we needed for a perfect holiday.
— Sedad R. Aug 2018
“An unusual anniversary”
It was an anniversary none of us will forget. I rented Chalets Meringue and Macaron as well as the Congères apartments just next door: it was just magnificent. The management team took care of all the details so that our holiday went as well as it possibly could (providing a cot, an extra outside table, ideas for walks ...). Everything was done with great kindness. I recommend this place and I would love to return!
— Catherine J. Jun 2018
“Beautiful chalet and wonderful area”
The chalet was very beautiful and we loved the hot tub.The views were stunning! Facing the mountain was amazing.
— Paula M. Mar 2018
“We had a great stay!”
We had a super week in Le Grand Bornand, a family ski station which perfectly suited out group. There were 26 of us, so we stayed in the adjoining chalets Meringue and Macaron, which meant we could get together when we wanted to and find our own space when we needed it. They are very beautiful chalets with all the facilities you could need, particularly the great hot tub and steam room! The location is great, with a magnificent view of the pistes - we had a lovely holiday. Thanks to Patrice and Muriel for their help and their welcome.
— Cathy G. Feb 2018
“Perfect for our business meeting”
I spent a few days here with my commercial teams. Everything was perfect. We'll happily come back, maybe during the summer.
— Nicolas P. Jan 2018
“A fabulous week”
The chalet and the welcome were just perfect!We had a great week with the family.We really appreciated the space, the rooms of the chalet, the top quality equipment - in fact EVERYTHING!
— Didier B. Dec 2017
“Great chalet in a great location.”
Very comfortable place. It had everything we needed and was very convenient for shops and restaurants as well as access to the mountains.
— Paul S. Jul 2017
“We had another wonderful stay in Chinaillon.”
Chalet Macaron exceeded our expectations, it was a wonderful chalet, a real home from home with plenty of room for our 3 families. The kids really enjoyed the Wii and the hot tub, and us adults loved sitting out on the decking enjoying the sunshine. A great location being a short walk to the shops/restaurants and 10 mins to the slopes. Thank you Patrice and Muriel for being such lovely hosts and we hope to come back to one of your chalets in the future.
— Joanne O. Apr 2017
“An excellent holiday in Chalets Meringue and Macaron”
The chalets are so spacious that everyone can find their own place, whatever their age. We really loved the hot tubs as well as the warm welcome from Muriel and Patrice. There is every comfort you need and more. During the week, despite the spring snow, we were able to ski every day as well as enjoying lovely hikes in and around the village. The sun shone and the holidays were wonderful ...
— Vinciane D. Apr 2017
