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
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Pre-opening of the alpine ski area on 6 December!

The season is launched!

The alpine ski area pre-opens on 06 and 07 December!

The ski experience is here! All the conditions have been met to open part of the ski area, including Lachat, on Saturday 06/12!

All day passes are €25* for everyone, and free for children under 5!

*Price also valid from 13 to 19 December.

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