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Le Grand Bornand Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Pretty farming village
  • 54km ski area
  • Famille Plus resort

Great for

  • Scenery
  • Short transfers
  • Beginners

Ski Holidays in Le Grand Bornand

One of the prettiest ski villages in the French Alps, and home to heavenly Reblochon cheese, Le Grand Bo’s 54km ski area and base station have family ski holidays down to a T.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Le Grand Bornand Stats

Top Altitude
2100m
Bottom Altitude
1000m
Resort Altitude
1000m & 1300m
Total Piste
84km, 46 runs
Longest Run
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
1100m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

If you ask us, Le Grand Bo plays a monumental role in the world of ski holidays… This is one of the top farming villages in the region - there are nearly as many cows as people - and the main thing produced is Reblochon cheese. Without Reblochon there’d be no tartiflette, and without tartiflette’s cheesy, bacony, carby deliciousness to devour after a day on the slopes… Well it doesn’t bear thinking about. If you haven’t had it before, this is the place to try it.

But cheesy goodness isn’t the only thing this place has going for it. Surrounded by the Aravis massif – Mont Blanc on one side, Lake Annecy on the other – the landscape is a feast for the eyes. The village is, too, being an official member of the TOTFA Club (Top of the French Alps) which includes the 17 prettiest French mountain resorts. It’s brimming with history: on last count, 400 of the chalets dated back well over a century (the oldest was built in 1664 and the same family have lived there from generation to generation). The weekly farmers market has been running since 1795 and the whole place is Savoyard through and through, built in wood with Soralet balconies and hay lofts and completed with a church steeple and central square.

Travel 6km up the road and you reach Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon, the base for the ski area. It holds onto a historic feel with a centre of 17th century buildings, but the lift system represents the wonders of the modern world, transporting 40,900 people an hour around the 54km of pistes.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Le Grand Bornand Transfer Times

Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc Airport 35 mins
Geneva International 1 hour
Lyon-Saint Exupéry 2 hours

The nearest airport to Le Grand Bornand is Geneva / Geneve at 50 km or about 1 hour 20 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Le Grand Bornand?

Le Grand Bornand has 90km of piste tracks, accessible from the village or Chinaillon. Whilst compact the resort offers something for everyone, gentle greens for learning, blues for cruising, reds for the challenge and the thrilling blacks, freeride and off-piste. The wider ski are which includes La Clusaz offers 220km piste.

Which other ski resorts are near to Le Grand Bornand?

The nearest ski resorts to Le Grand Bornand include Megeve, Saint Gervais, Samoens.

Ski Area Facts

LocationHaute-Savoie, France
Established
Downhill84km, 46 runs
Lift Pass€178 (adult 6 day Le Grand Bornand) €208 (adult 6 day Aravis)

Beginner Slopes

29 runs

Intermediate Skiing

14 runs

Advance & Expert Terrain

3 runs

Snowboarding Trails

84km, 46 runs100%

What is Le Grand Bornand like for Beginner skiers?

There’s a brilliant beginner’s area up at Plateau du Rosay, where a long conveyer belt and easy-to-use drag serve a couple of gentle greens. On recent years, learners have been able to purchase a ‘Forfait Mini Domaine’ which covers the easy terrain in the area. When you’ve got snowploughing down pat, progress onto the long, winding Serpentine, Myrtilles and Le Lac greens.

What is Le Grand Bornand like for Intermediate skiers?

Moving up a level, smooth cruisey blues include Le Col de Chatillion and the Abondance run to Chinaillon which widens up as you approach the base. Intermediates should try the Denivel’ Maxx run, which sets off from the summit of Mont Lachat on red Gypaete, joins Col de Chatillion and L’Azalee then finishes up on the long red Les Envers to the village totalling 3km and 1100m of vertical.

Other good reds in the area include Piste 2000 down the northeast face of Lachat (don’t miss the awesome views over the Aravis) and the runs from the La Tolar and Le Maroly lifts.

What is Le Grand Bornand like for Advanced skiers?

For advanced SNO lovers, the black La Noire du Lachat is steep and technical while La Noire des Pylones builds up some pretty fierce bumps. If you want to ski further, upgrade to the Aravis pass which covers 211km of terrain in La Clusaz, Manigod, and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt.

What is Le Grand Bornand like for snowboarding?

There’s a boardercross and Big Air Bag up near La Duche and the Maroly snow park has features for beginners and experts.

What is Le Grand Bornand like for off-piste skiing?

Off-piste, the Lachat chair leads to the Espace Freeride, an unmarked, ungroomed powder playground.

What is Le Grand Bornand like for cross country skiing?

There are 3 access points, Village, Les Plans and the Lormay Auberge Nordique, to the 58km of cross- country trails. You will need a pass.

Le Grand Bornand Restaurants

The choice of places to eat is brilliant too. On the mountain, La Colombiere des Neiges is a good self-service restaurant for simple comfort food (and delicious hot apple juice). Try Johnny’s amazing Burgers and steaks at Aux Aravis, where they do good set menus for €10 or €22. If you’re celebrating a special occasion or want to push the boat out, book a table at Le Confins Des Sens – it features in the Michelin guide and the carefully curated menus include a special gourmet one for children, a discovery option and 4 and 5 course sets. And when that leaves you craving more fine-dining, try the Menu Gourmand at L’HeliantisOf course you can’t come here without trying the locally produced Reblochon cheese at least once – and it’s hard to find a menu that tartiflette doesn’t appear on (we like the one at Le Reblochon Qui Fond)

Le Grand Bornand Après Ski

It might look like a set of sleepy mountain villages, but there’s a good range of après ski options over here. Les 2 Guides in the middle of the village has a nice, pubby atmosphere, while Le Thovet’s a favourite for cocktails and wine and Marco’s Bar shows sports events. On a sunny day, bag a spot on the south facing terrace of Bar La Colombière (which has been run by the same family since 1912), or if it’s cold outside, grab a booth by the fire at Bar Les Clarines. The Floria Café Givre has a dance floor and often puts on karaoke nights and you can dress up and dance at the Beaver Creek nightclub, which usually operates a free shuttle service.

Le Grand Bornand Activites for Non-skiers

In the activities department, there’s dog sledding with Takamaka and horse drawn sleigh rides through snowy landscape. Ski biking, snow scooting and yoonering is allowed on pistes like Serpentine, Azalée, Fougères and Violettes. There’s also an 800m² ice rink, which puts on fun events like human curling…

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Best Time to Visit Le Grand Bornand

The lift company have extended the skiing hours here in previous seasons, hosting sunset sessions between January and March. To ensure the slopes stay in best possible condition, there are 233 cannons covering 45% of pistes. For an extra layer of excitement, come during the Glisse en Coeur charity event (usually in March) and enjoy the buzz of concerts and ski competitions.

What's Le Grand Bornand like at Christmas?

Fairy lights have decked the old chalets here in Christmases past, where street performers and a nativity scene have appeared in the village and events included torchlight walks and the arrival of Santa Claus. If that wasn’t enough reason to spend Christmas in Le Grand Bornand, you’ll also find Nordic activities like igloo building and dog sledding, as well as copious amounts of mulled wine and hot chocolate.

What's Le Grand Bornand like in the New Year?

We love New Years in Le Grand Bornand which usually includes a big party on the 31st with fireworks and a DJ.

What's Le Grand Bornand like in Half-Term?

Escape to one of France’s prettiest mountain villages and spend Half Term in Le Grand Bornand, where there’s plenty on and off the mountain for families and groups of teachers.

What's Le Grand Bornand like at Easter?

Often the ticket office gives out discounted ski passes in the spring, which is one of many things that makes Easter in Le Grand Bornand amazing.

Le Grand Bornand Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Le Grand Bornand snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Le Grand Bornand snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Le Grand Bornand snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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  • Light snow Sunday
  • Sunny skies Monday
  • Heavy snow Tuesday
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  • Moderate snow Thursday
  • Current snow depth at top
    149 cm
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  • Current snow depth at base
    4 cm

This Famille Plus resort knows what makes a wonderful week with the brood. There are some cracking deals available on lift passes, including reduced Kid, Junior and Student passes. In previous years, under 5’s have been able to ski for free throughout the season (and if you want to bring Granny and Grampa, over 75’s can too…). We’ve also seen special offers like free passes for under 12’s over Christmas.

The tourist office is kitted out with baby changing areas if you have tots in tow, and day care is available with Les P’tits Maringouins in both the village and Chinaillon. For youngsters who are ready to take to the slopes, the Mom’en Ski Club bundles together lessons, lunches and childcare.

It’s not all ski-focussed, with an Ice Garden in the village for little ones’ initiation to ice skating, as well as a bigger rink for older children and adults.

This charming village and mid-sized ski area have oodles to offer groups. While beginners and early intermediates explore the local ski area, those hungry for more terrain can get the Aravis pass and ski La Clusaz, Manigod, and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt.

If you’re looking for après, there’s everything from cocktails at Le Thovet and live sports at Marco’s to karaoke at Floria and late night dancing at Beaver Creek. A communal love of cheese helps in this neck of the woods, with most restaurants serving fondue and tartiflette made with local Reblochon cheese.

When it comes to group activities, husky rides always go down well, and if the ice rink are holding their ‘human curling’ sessions they are definitely worth a try!

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Le Grand Bornand

Maximum and minimum adult Le Grand Bornand lift pass prices ranged from ? to ? for 6 days access to the Le Grand Bornand ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Le Grand Bornand holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

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Getting to Le Grand Bornand

Most of our ski holidays to Le Grand Bornand packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Le Grand Bornand from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Le Grand Bornand from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Le Grand Bornand from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Geneva / Geneve 50 km 1 hour 20 minutes
Lyon (St. Exupery) 150 km ?
Annecy-Meythet 35 km ?

How long does it take to drive to Le Grand Bornand from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Le Grand Bornand?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Le Grand Bornand transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Annecy 32 km 32 minutes

Le Grand Bornand Maps

Le Grand Bornand piste map
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Going to Le Grand Bornand under your own steam

For independant travel to France, compare accommodation only with Le Grand Bornand self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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