Group snowshoe hikes in Le Grand-BornandIn the foreground,
©A group of 4 people following a snowshoeing itinerary, with views of the snow-capped peaks and neighbouring chalets.|Clément Hudry

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Put on your snowshoes, let the powder guide you and set off to conquer breathtaking landscapes – thrills guaranteed!

Picturesque crossings en nature bornandine

Experience Discovering our natural and cultural heritage...

Discover mountain life and a rich natural, cultural and architectural heritage, as you stroll past centuries-old chalets and chapels on over 86km of snowshoe trails and 43km of groomed footpaths.

A guide to snowshoeing and walking routes in Aravis is on sale at the Tourist Office.

Price: €3

Snowshoe trail 17 - les Dodes
Snowshoe trail 17 - les Dodes
Pedestrian itinerary - snowshoes 18 - La Boucle des Gettiers
Pedestrian itinerary - snowshoes 18 - La Boucle des Gettiers
Snowshoe trail 22 - La Joyère - Le Nant Robert - La Joyère
Snowshoe trail 22 - La Joyère - Le Nant Robert - La Joyère
Snowshoe trail 23 - Le Rosay - La Joyère - Le Rosay
Snowshoe trail 23 - Le Rosay - La Joyère - Le Rosay
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 34 - Plateau du Rosay
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 34 - Plateau du Rosay
Snowshoe trail 31 - Les Frasses
Snowshoe trail 31 - Les Frasses
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 39 - Cotagne
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 39 - Cotagne
Snowshoe trail 32 - Sur Frêtes
Snowshoe trail 32 - Sur Frêtes
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 30 - Le Borne
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 30 - Le Borne
Snowshoe trail 20 - Le petit Balcon des Aravis
Snowshoe trail 20 - Le petit Balcon des Aravis
Snowshoe trails 24 - La Matte - Le Rosay - La Matte
Snowshoe trails 24 - La Matte - Le Rosay - La Matte
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 30 - Le Rosay - Les Outalays - Le Rosay/La Côte
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 30 - Le Rosay - Les Outalays - Le Rosay/La Côte
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoes 25 - La Tannaz
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoes 25 - La Tannaz
Pedestrian itinerary - snowshoes trail 19 - La Vallée du Bouchet
Pedestrian itinerary - snowshoes trail 19 - La Vallée du Bouchet
Snowshoe trail 21 - Le balcon des Aravis
Snowshoe trail 21 - Le balcon des Aravis
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 37 - La Bouvardière
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 37 - La Bouvardière
Snowshoe trail 27 - La Communaille - Le Replein
Snowshoe trail 27 - La Communaille - Le Replein
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 38 - Les Mouilles
Itinerary pedestrian - snowshoe 38 - Les Mouilles
Snowshoe trail 26 Le Chinaillon - Le Grand-Bornand Village - Le Chinaillon
Snowshoe trail 26 Le Chinaillon - Le Grand-Bornand Village - Le Chinaillon

The BO! Mag News, advice, experience... we've got it all!

A smiling woman in an orange jacket and white trousers jumps up and down holding a Magic Pass, with a panorama of snow-capped mountains in the background.This image highlights the enthusiasm and freedom offered by the Magic Pass. A radiant skier celebrates her access to a vast choice of ski resorts, against the backdrop of a magnificent alpine landscape. An invitation to enjoy the mountains without limits!
©The Magic Pass gives you access to a whole host of resorts for an exciting winter!|Magic Pass
Magic Pass ski passes
The Grand-Bornand ski area joins the Magic Pass! Enjoy unlimited access to your favourite ski area and almost 100 other destinations.
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Three people on skis have a laugh on a snow-covered summit. This winter scene evokes a spirit of adventure and camaraderie. The Aravis mountain range and the Pointe Percée in the background add a touch of grandeur, while the snow glistening in the sunlight creates a magical atmosphere.Three people on skis have a laugh on a snow-covered summit. This winter scene evokes a spirit of adventure and camaraderie. The Aravis mountain range and the Pointe Percée in the background add a touch of grandeur, while the snow glistening in the sunlight creates a magical atmosphere.
©Three people on skis have a laugh on a snow-covered summit. This winter scene evokes a spirit of adventure and camaraderie. The Aravis mountain range and the Pointe Percée in the background add a touch of grandeur, while the snow glistening in the sunlight creates a magical atmosphere.|Tristan Shu
Electronic toll or season pass?
Whether you're an occasional skier or an avid boarder ready to hit the slopes every day, choosing the right product can make all the difference. The Lib Membership and the...
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Two ESF downhill ski instructors are skiing down a slope rather slowly. They are dressed in a red ski suit, in the ESF colours. We can see the Aravis mountain range and a slightly cloudy blue sky in the background. The atmosphere is both dynamic and gentle.Two ESF downhill ski instructors are skiing down a slope rather slowly. They are dressed in a red ski suit, in the ESF colours. We can see the Aravis mountain range and a slightly cloudy blue sky in the background. The atmosphere is both dynamic and gentle.
©Two ESF downhill ski instructors are skiing down a slope rather slowly. They are dressed in a red ski suit, in the ESF colours. We can see the Aravis mountain range and a slightly cloudy blue sky in the background. The atmosphere is both dynamic and gentle.|Tristan Shu
Which ski pass for ski lessons?
Are you a beginner or an advanced skier in Grand-Bornand? Here's our advice on choosing the right ski pass for your lesson. The resort's ski schools offer package deals...
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Dynamic scene of skiers hurtling down a snow-covered slope. The focus is on the legs and skis of the first skier, with sharp details of the bindings and the snow thrown up by speed. In the background, another skier, wearing a pink and black jacket, glides along in parallel, with a view of the mountains and a sea of clouds in the distance. The moving perspective gives a sense of action and energy.Dynamic scene of skiers hurtling down a snow-covered slope. The focus is on the legs and skis of the first skier, with sharp details of the bindings and the snow thrown up by speed. In the background, another skier, wearing a pink and black jacket, is skiing in parallel, with a view of the mountains and a sea of clouds in the distance. The moving perspective gives a sense of action and energy.
©Dynamic scene of skiers hurtling down a snow-covered slope. The focus is on the legs and skis of the first skier, with sharp details of the bindings and the snow thrown up by speed. In the background, another skier, wearing a pink and black jacket, is skiing in parallel, with a view of the mountains and a sea of clouds in the distance. The moving perspective gives a sense of action and energy.|Tristan Shu
Authorised sliding equipment
What equipment is permitted in the ski area?Before you hit the slopes at Le Grand-Bornand, make sure your equipment is suitable and authorised. Downhill skis, snowboards,...
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Discover snowshoeing Otherwise

Want to get off the beaten track? Let a mountain leader guide you on a snowshoe outing full of discoveries. Themed walks, headlamp-lit nights, gourmet delights, wildlife spotting or meditation in the heart of nature: each supervised outing is a new way of experiencing the mountains in a different way, through rich, friendly and memorable experiences.

Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing: night out under the starry sky
Snowshoeing: night out under the starry sky
Children activities: snowsoeing and trapping outing
Children activities: snowsoeing and trapping outing
Moonlight snowshoe hike-fondue
Moonlight snowshoe hike-fondue
Snowshoeing and yoga
Snowshoeing and yoga
Guided snowshoe hikes
Guided snowshoe hikes
Children activity: Igloo building and snack
Children activity: Igloo building and snack
Children with parents activity: construction of an igloo and snack
Children with parents activity: construction of an igloo and snack
Why not switch to downhill skiing?

With 90km of downhill slopes, including 15 green, 14 blue, 12 red and 5 black, Le Grand-Bornand has something for everyone, from leisurely skiers to sports enthusiasts.

Ready to strap on your skis?

Other activities what to do in Grand-Bornand

A person with reduced mobility goes handiskiing in a snowy setting. His ESF guide in red clothes pushes and belays behind him, both laughing and seeming to enjoy the moment. Behind them, the PRM skier's wife follows them. The PRM skier is wearing a black, orange and grey ski suit with a black helmet. We can see the Aravis mountain range in the background. The atmosphere is very gentle, serene and jovial.A person with reduced mobility goes handiskiing in a snowy setting. His ESF guide in red clothes pushes and belays behind him, both laughing and seeming to enjoy the moment. Behind them, the PRM skier's wife follows them. The PRM skier is wearing a black, orange and grey ski suit with a black helmet. We can see the Aravis mountain range in the background. The atmosphere is very gentle, serene and jovial.
©A person with reduced mobility goes handiskiing in a snowy setting. His ESF guide in red clothes pushes and belays behind him, both laughing and seeming to enjoy the moment. Behind them, the PRM skier's wife follows them. The PRM skier is wearing a black, orange and grey ski suit with a black helmet. We can see the Aravis mountain range in the background. The atmosphere is very gentle, serene and jovial.|Tilby Vattard
Le Grand-Bornand Handisport
2024 Pointe Percee P.guilbaud Ot Lgb 372024 Pointe Percee P.guilbaud Ot Lgb 37
©2024 Pointe Percee P.guilbaud Ot Lgb 37
Le Grand-Bornand Guided hikes
Vtt Sportif P. Guilbaud Le Grand Bornand Tourisme 11Vtt Sportif P. Guilbaud Le Grand Bornand Tourisme 11
©Vtt Sportif P. Guilbaud Le Grand Bornand Tourisme 11
Mountain biking
E20 Cyclo D.machet Le Grand Bornand Tourisme Dmp1778E20 Cyclo D.machet Le Grand Bornand Tourisme Dmp1778
©E20 Cyclo D.machet Le Grand Bornand Tourisme Dmp1778|©David Machet
Le Grand-Bornand Road bike / Gravel
Hikers advancing in the snow, Gramusset refuge and Bouchet valley in the background.Refuge Pointe Percee March 2023 Pierre Guilbaud 8
©A team of three ski tourers make their way through the snow, with the Gramusset refuge and the Bouchet valley in the background.|Pierre Guilbaud
Ski touring
Four cross-country skiers in colourful outfits chat and laugh in the sunshine, holding their skis and poles on a snow-covered slope.In a snowy setting bathed in light, four cross-country skiers share a moment of complicity, exchanging smiles and chatting before setting off again on the slopes. Equipped with their skis and poles, they embody the spirit of Nordic skiing: a perfect combination of sport, nature and fun in the heart of the mountains.
©Nordic ski enthusiasts got together in the sunshine at Le Grand-Bornand.|Haute-Savoie Nordic
Le Grand-Bornand Nordic ski area