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Le Grand-Bornand
A village resort in the Massif des Aravis, around thirty kilometres from Annecy: 90 km of alpine slopes around the village and Chinaillon, one of the largest Nordic ski areas in Haute-Savoie in the Vallée du Bouchet — and a genuine Savoyard village, in winter as in summer.
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At a glance
Price
2025-26 season rates — adult day pass €49 (counter, online discounts) · season €722
Best season
Winter (alpine & Nordic skiing) · a resort alive all year round
Parking
Numerous free car parks spread between the village centre and the Chinaillon. Winter regulations: parking limited to 24h in the same spot during snowfall (snow clearing), prohibited on the vehicle turning areas; blue zones in force. Electric charging points available.
Altitude
Village 1 000 m · ski area up to 2 050 m (Mont Lachat de Châtillon)
Wheelchair access
Accessible · Ski school with ~6 instructors specialising in adaptive skiing and about twenty adapted ski lifts. Meeting points at the departure of the Châtelet chairlift (Chinaillon) or at the top of the Rosay gondolas. Tandemski / dualski / adaptive-ski activities (equipment included, qualified supervision). Companion lift pass -50% with the orange PMR card. Source: Le Grand-Bornand (site officiel)
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Price
Forfait 1 jour adulte (26-64 ans) — guichet
49,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — tarif guichet, ouverture du 13/12/2025 au 10/04/2026 ; forfait 4h 44,60 € ; de 4% à 33% de remise en ligne ; vétéran 75 ans et + 24,50 €
Forfait 1 jour enfant (5-11 ans) — guichet
34,30 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — gratuit -5 ans ; à partir du 21 mars 2026, gratuit pour tous les enfants de moins de 12 ans
Forfait 1 jour jeune (12-25 ans) — guichet
41,70 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — tarif guichet
Forfait 1 jour senior (65-74 ans) — guichet
46,60 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — tarif guichet
Forfait saison adulte
722,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — tarif à partir du 10 décembre 2025 ; Super Promo 484 € du 01/10 au 11/11/2025, Promo 542 € du 12/11 au 09/12/2025
Forfait saison enfant (5-11 ans)
361,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — tarif à partir du 10 décembre 2025 ; jeune 12-25 ans 542 € ; gratuit -5 ans
What is Le Grand-Bornand
Le Grand-Bornand is a village resort in the Massif des Aravis, around thirty kilometres from Annecy. It has its own ski area, a twin to but distinct from La Clusaz's, built around two hubs: the village of Le Grand-Bornand and the hamlet of Chinaillon, the resort's main high-altitude sector.
For alpine skiing, the area offers 90 km of slopes spread over 48 pistes (14 green, 16 blue, 13 red, 5 black), served by 24 lifts, between the village (1 000 m) and Mont Lachat de Châtillon, the highest point at 2 050 m. Riders will find a snowpark ranked among the top 10 in France, complemented by three beginner areas including a Môm'Park, and five marked ski touring routes.
Le Grand-Bornand is also a major Nordic skiing destination: the Vallée du Bouchet area unrolls 74,5 km of trails over twelve loops (from 1 to 15 km), with three biathlon stadiums including one IBU-certified, complemented by snowshoeing and Nordic walking routes.
Off the slopes, the resort cultivates an authentic Savoyard village atmosphere with many nearby sites: the Chinaillon waterfall, the Jallouvre via ferrata, the Pointe Percée geological trail, dog sledding with Nordic Event 74 or archery at GrandBo Archerie extend the stay, in winter as in summer.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Massif / Ski area
Massif des Aravis — Le Grand-Bornand's own ski area (Chinaillon sector)
Altitude
Village 1 000 m · ski area up to 2 050 m (Mont Lachat de Châtillon)
Alpine skiing
48 pistes · 90 km (14 green, 16 blue, 13 red, 5 black)
Lifts
24 (2 gondolas, 10 chairlifts, 9 drag lifts, 2 magic carpets, 1 rope tow)
Nordic skiing
Vallée du Bouchet — 74,5 km over 12 loops, 3 biathlon stadiums including 1 IBU-certified
Access / Shuttles
Annecy railway station 30 km away; free Skibus Village/Chinaillon + shuttle to Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and La Clusaz
Municipality
74450 Le Grand-Bornand
Opening hours
Ski lifts: 9:00–17:00.
Getting there
Annecy SNCF station 30 km away. In winter, free resort shuttles/skibus running between the village, the Chinaillon, the slopes and neighbouring resorts. Road access A40 (exit 16 Bonneville, 20 km) and A41 (Annecy Nord exit, 30 km).
When to visit
When to visit
Winter for alpine and Nordic skiing; the resort is also lively in summer (hiking, mountain biking, off-piste activities)
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Nordic skiing · Cross-country skiing · Snowshoeing · Dog sledding · Ski touring
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Le Grand-Bornand's ski area linked to La Clusaz's?
No. Le Grand-Bornand has its own ski area within the Massif des Aravis, built around the village and the Chinaillon sector — a twin area but distinct from La Clusaz's.
Is Le Grand-Bornand an important Nordic skiing resort?
Yes, it's one of the major Nordic sites in Haute-Savoie: the Vallée du Bouchet area offers 74,5 km of trails over 12 loops, with three biathlon stadiums including one IBU-certified.
How do you reach Le Grand-Bornand without a car?
The nearest railway station is Annecy, 30 km away. On site, the free Skibus serves the village, Chinaillon and the slopes, with an additional shuttle to Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and La Clusaz.
What is there to do in Le Grand-Bornand besides skiing?
The surroundings offer the Chinaillon waterfall, the Jallouvre via ferrata, the Pointe Percée geological trail, dog sledding outings with Nordic Event 74, or archery at GrandBo Archerie.
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