Ski Le Grand Bornand FR

Nearby Resorts

» FRLa Clusaz (7km)
» FRMegève (37km)
» FRLes Carroz (42km)
» FRMorillon (43km)
» FRSamoëns (48km)
» FRSt Gervais (48km)

Nearby Airports

» CH Geneva (0h 55m)
» FR Chambery (1h 9m)
» CH Sion (2h 4m)
» FR Lyon (1h 54m)
» FR Grenoble (2h 0m)

Ski Le Grand Bornand and you will enjoy a traditional French Alpine experience in Haute-Savoie in the heart of the Massif des Aravis ski region. With over 40 pistes, it's perfect for families and intermediates so read our review.

Where?

Ski Le Grand Bornand and you'll start by finding out that it's one of the most convenient ski resorts around - just 50km from Geneva and 60km from Chambéry. It's perfect for a full holiday or just a weekend break. There are 44 pistes covering an area of around 90kms, though beginners and intermediates will find most to occupy them. You can also ski at La Clusaz, only 6km away.

On the slopes

If you choose to ski Le Grand Bornand, beginners and intermediates will find most to enjoy, thanks to the 30 lifts serving over 40 pistes. Of these runs more than 50% are green and blue which means beginners and intermediates are well looked after here. In fact it's great for families thanks to the facilites and good ski instructors on hand.

As an advanced or expert skier or boarder you have not been forgotten - 3 pistes are graded difficult. You may need to go off piste for more interest and remember your lift pass also gives you access to neighbouring La Clusaz, a 6km drive away, which opens up a much wider range of possibilities.

Ski area

If you Ski Le Grand Bornand you are also in the ski region of Les Aravis.

Off the slopes

An ancient farming village, the Le Grand Bornand ski resort has managed to retain its rustic charm - you can visit the weekly farmers' market where you'll find locally produced cheese for sale. Accommodation is wonderful, with over 500 traditional chalets with their distinctive wooden exteriors and balconies. There are plenty of good restaurants, 35 bars, and two nightclubs, so you'll have plenty to do in the evening. In addition the village boasts a gymnasium, an ice-skating rink, cinema, a library, and a museum.

 

resort ESSENTIALS

2100 m

1100 m

1000 m

RESORT ALTITUDE : 950 m
TOTAL PISTE : 90 km
LONGEST RUN : 4.0 km
START SEASON : December
END SEASON : April

SUITABility ratings 1-5

SKIING
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BOARDING
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BEGINNERS
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INTERMEDIATE
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ADVANCED
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FAMILIES
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SLOPES

Beginner
12
Easy
15
Intermediate
14
Advanced/Expert
3
TOTAL RUNS : 44
SNOW CANNONS : 150 / 30.0 ha
SNOW PARKS : 1
CROSS COUNTRY : 60.0 km

WE LIKE

  • Access - under 65km from either Geneva or Chambery means ski weekends are very possible here.
  • Excellent for families and beginners - a great place to learn or build confidence.
  • Rustic charm and a traditional mountain village. Good choice of accommodation to suit all.

WE DON'T LIKE

  • Experts are a little limited here - but La Clusaz is only 6km away. Low altitude means that good snow is not assured.
  • Not much nightlife or buzzing après-ski here - but that's good for families.
  • Surprisingly there's no ski-in ski-out - which is a shame.

Tourist Office

Place de l'Eglise


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Phone: +33 (0) 4 50 02 78 00
Fax: +33 (0) 4 50 02 78 01
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SKI ESSENTIALS

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