Sliding Sports
Ski resorts in the Alps
With a varied ski area for all levels, giving everyone access to the most spectacular viewpoints, and skiing that is both sporty and contemplative among fir trees, cottages and chapels, Le Grand-Bornand attracts lovers of nature and discovery... Le Grand-Bornand is also a snowpark regularly ranked among the 10 most reputed in France, a committed freeride area, a legendary slope - the Dénivel'Maxx - 3 km long with a vertical drop of 1100 m, the biathlon experience at the heart of the resort, which hosts the French round of the biathlon world cup... and a whole range of nordic and alternative winter sports activities.
With a varied ski area for all levels, giving everyone access to the most spectacular viewpoints, and skiing that is both sporty and contemplative among fir trees, cottages and chapels, Le Grand-Bornand attracts lovers of nature and discovery... Le Grand-Bornand is also a snowpark regularly ranked among the 10 most reputed in France, a committed freeride area, a legendary slope - the Dénivel'Maxx - 3 km long with a vertical drop of 1100 m, the biathlon experience at the heart of the resort, which hosts the French round of the biathlon world cup... and a whole range of nordic and alternative winter sports activities.
Ski resorts near Annecy
One of the finest ski resorts in the French Alps, Le Grand-Bornand is just 40 minutes from Annecy and less than 1 hour from Geneva. It offers an unspoilt ski area where you can enjoy a wide range of snow sports: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski touring, snowshoeing, nordic walking, sledging...
Alpine skiing side
Le Grand-Bornand stands out for its ski area, with a balcony overlooking the surrounding massifs, where all levels of difficulty are mix, punctuated by state-of-the-art fun facilities. The 5-hectare snowpark is dominated by the signposted but ungroomed freeride run, one of Grand-Bornand's legendary descents, with the Dénivel'Maxx and its 1100m of non-stop, thigh-warming descents.
Don't have your own skis? Book your equipment locally - skis, snowboards, clothing and accessories - with one of the many hire companies in the resort. And to help you prepare for your stay or your day on the slopes, check out the Grand-Bornand piste map, weather conditions and avalanche risks.
Skiing for everyone
Contemplative skiers can enjoy the superb panoramic views from the daytime chill zzzzzone, while more experienced skiers can enjoy night-time skiing in the Alpine and Nordic areas. Inclusive, the resort is also accessible to people with reduced mobility, offering handisport skiing, tandemskiing and dualskiing with a qualified instructor.
Contemplative skiers can enjoy the superb panoramic views from the daytime chill zzzzzone, while more experienced skiers can enjoy night-time skiing in the Alpine and Nordic areas. Inclusive, the resort is also accessible to people with reduced mobility, offering handisport skiing, tandemskiing and dualskiing with a qualified instructor.
Start skiing with the family
Want to start skiing? The Grand-Bornand ski area has beginners' and fun areas to suit all levels and ages.
Little ski apprentices can make their first tracks while slaloming down the Môm' Challenge descent, while more experienced daredevils can try their hand at freestyle in the Môm'Park.
The Alpage Express, a free-access tunnel linking the green slopes to the rest of the resort, will make it easier for everyone to get around.
Want to start skiing? The Grand-Bornand ski area has beginners' and fun areas to suit all levels and ages.
Little ski apprentices can make their first tracks while slaloming down the Môm' Challenge descent, while more experienced daredevils can try their hand at freestyle in the Môm'Park.
The Alpage Express, a free-access tunnel linking the green slopes to the rest of the resort, will make it easier for everyone to get around.
Land of champions
16 Olympic and Paralympic medals
35 World Championship medals, including 16 World Championship titles
7 Crystal Globes...
12 champions on the starting line of the world's biggest competitions for winter 2024/25
16 Olympic and Paralympic medals
35 World Championship medals, including 16 World Championship titles
7 Crystal Globes...
12 champions on the starting line of the world's biggest competitions for winter 2024/25
