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Swimming pool
Published on 11 May 2026
Feet in the water, head in the mountains... the 12,500 m² aqua-recreational centre in Le Grand-Bornand, in a green setting just a stone's throw from the heart of the...
The Lac Annecy Aravis Outdoor app to guide you!
Published on 6 May 2026
The free Lac Annecy Aravis Outdoor app presents all the signposted and maintained itineraries departing from the towns and villages in the region, including around 150 hiking...
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.
The irresistible Aravis range!
Published on 17 June 2025
Emblematic, aesthetic, fascinating and attractive all at once, the Aravis mountain range offers an exceptional panorama in every season, one of the most beautiful and...

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Benjamin Daviet, 2nd in the sprint pursuit at the Para-Biathlon World Cup in Jakuszyce (Poland)!
Published on 26 January 2026
Well done! On Saturday 24 January, Benjamin Daviet took 2nd place in the sprint pursuit in Jakuszyce, Poland!
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Christmas and New Year 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...
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.
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...
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...