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End-of-year celebrations in Le Grand-Bornand
Published on 8 October 2025
An enchanted interlude that warms the hearts of young and old alike, the end-of-year festivities in Le Grand-Bornand are all about enjoying the gentle way of life, the shared...
Snow-covered ski areaSnow-covered Mont Lachat and ski lifts in the foreground. Aravis mountain range in the clouds in the background. A beautiful blue sky forms the background.
©Panoramic view of the Grand-Bornand ski area, Mont Lachat.|Jonathan Cathala
Opening of the alpine ski area
Published on 8 December 2025
The season is launched!Alpine ski area open until 10 April 2026.
A family of four in colourful ski outfits and ski equipment including gloves, helmets and goggles, in a snowy environment under a clear blue sky. The people are positioned at the top of a snow-covered slope. A child in the centre throws snow into the air with his ski, creating a lively and joyful dynamic.A family of four in colourful ski outfits as well as ski equipment including gloves, helmets and goggles, in a snowy environment under a clear blue sky.The people are placed at the top of a snowy slope. A child in the centre throws snow into the air with his ski, creating a joyful and lively dynamic.
©A family of four in colourful ski outfits as well as ski equipment including gloves, helmets and goggles, in a snowy environment under a clear blue sky.The people are placed at the top of a snowy slope. A child in the centre throws snow into the air with his ski, creating a joyful and lively dynamic.|Pierre Guilbaud
Top 5 family-friendly slopes
Published on 11 April 2025
Welcome to Le Grand-Bornand, the jewel of the French Alps!
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The best BO! spots in the ski area
Published on 28 October 2025
Photographer Tilby Vattard brings us his best shots, taken during two days' skiing in the ski area. From must-see spots to hidden nuggets, this panoramic stroll reveals the...

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Lucas Chanavat wins the World Cup sprint in Davos, Switzerland!
Published on 16 December 2025
Victory! On Saturday 13 December, Lucas Chanavat surprised us all in the Free Sprint in Davos, Switzerland!
Snow-covered ski areaSnow-covered Mont Lachat and ski lifts in the foreground. Aravis mountain range in the clouds in the background. A beautiful blue sky forms the background.
©Panoramic view of the Grand-Bornand ski area, Mont Lachat.|Jonathan Cathala
Opening of the alpine ski area
Published on 8 December 2025
The season is launched!Alpine ski area open until 10 April 2026.
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Skiffez in Le Grand-Bornand
Published on 4 December 2025
Is your sense of direction playing tricks on you on the slopes? Forget paper maps, download the Skiif application, the "Waze of skiing", designed to guide skiers and...
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Le Grand-Bornand obtains its second Green Snowflake award!
Published on 3 December 2025
Since 2020, Le Grand-Bornand has been structuring and accelerating its policy of ecological transition by committing to the Flocon Vert certification scheme, run by the...
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5 good reasons to take up snowshoeing!
Published on 7 November 2025
One of the classic winter holiday activities, snowshoeing is most often associated with the discovery of beautiful landscapes in immaculate surroundings. But what about the...
An aerial view of the Grand Bornand snowpark and its 6 hectares of freestyle facilities, with the Pointe Percée in the background.An aerial view of the Grand Bornand snowpark and its 6 hectares of freestyle facilities, with the Pointe Percée in the background.
©An aerial view of the Grand Bornand snowpark and its 6 hectares of freestyle facilities, with the Pointe Percée in the background.|M.Dubost
SnowparkGB: 2nd place in the SnowMad Awards
Published on 3 November 2025
Le Grand-Bornand was awarded the silver medal in the Best Ski Resorts for Snow Parks in Europe 2025 ranking with a score of 4.25/5.00, and its freestyle facilities fully...
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The best BO! spots in the ski area
Published on 28 October 2025
Photographer Tilby Vattard brings us his best shots, taken during two days' skiing in the ski area. From must-see spots to hidden nuggets, this panoramic stroll reveals the...
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My ski itinerary!
Published on 15 October 2025
The Grand-Bornand ski area boasts 90km of pistes for all levels, punctuated by a host of leisure facilities and other heritage features that contribute to the village's unique...
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End-of-year celebrations in Le Grand-Bornand
Published on 8 October 2025
An enchanted interlude that warms the hearts of young and old alike, the end-of-year festivities in Le Grand-Bornand are all about enjoying the gentle way of life, the shared...
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The secret of potato fritters
Published on 5 August 2025
Rösti, rapins, bougnettes... There are as many names as there are ways of preparing potato fritters, an ancestral dish typical of the Alps and eastern France.
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An unprecedented record… Iris Pessey reaches her goal!
Published on 14 July 2025
On Sunday 14 July 2024, the Fête de la Montagne was held in Le Grand-Bornand, during which Iris Pessey attempted a trail record: the round trip from the church square in...
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The most beautiful viewpoints
Published on 20 June 2025
One of France's most beautiful mountain resorts, Le Grand-Bornand is a life-size piece of land art. Here are our top picks for the region's most spectacular viewpoints, a...