Smučišče Le Grand Bornand

Le Grand-Bornand is a charming and traditional mountain village in the heart of the Aravis Mountain range in the Haute Savoie, perfectly located between Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy and Switzerland. It offers the best of the Alps: the charm and soul of a traditional mountain village and the facilities of a modern resort.

The resort is divided in to two parts: Le Grand-Bornand Village is, at 1,000 m, and Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon at 1,300 m. The station offers a wide variety of accommodations with hotels varying from ** to ****, as well as campings, gîtes, chambres d'hôtes et meublés, up until fully luxurious ***** hotels. New buildings with charming architecture stand alongside monumental chalets.

The Aravis Mountains, with their summit at 2,750 m, 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. There are some red and blue slopes buit most in this corner of the ski area are the easiest level: green. For more high altitude adventurous skiing one has to cross over to La Clusaz with its the fully integrated lifts and slopes.

Le Grand-Bornand is member of the label Family Plus mountain.

*SUNSET SKIING
Following the successful launch of the exclusive ski "Coucher de Soleil” service last year, Le Grand-Bornand is bringing sunset skiing back for winter sports lovers and anyone who wants an extra hour to experience the joys of skiing every Saturday from late January to late March and during the winter holidays. It’s a rare opportunity to make the most of the spectacular sunset at an altitude of 2100m to give your last ride downhill a dash of theatre…

Timed track in the Nordic area
Equipped with a permanent timing, Timtoo Timing© and a boundary, take place in the ski shoes of a champion of World Cup skiing. Compete against other runners and improve your performance throughout your sessions.