Verti Grand-Bo !

Set against a green backdrop of the Aravis mountain range, Le Grand-Bornand never ceases to seduce lovers of nature and outdoor activities. Our mountains, which can be enjoyed at your own pace and to your own desires, offer a life-size playground for every season.

For its first edition, the Verti Grand-Bo invites you to enjoy an intense experience, where the distance covered counts as much as the finish. Join us on Saturday 27 June 2026 for a vertical challenge where your ability to link up the climbs is more important than the time.

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How does it work?

On a unique route of 1.8km and 412m D+, link the bottom of the mythical La Joyère cable car to its summit… as many times as possible.
Here, only the climbs count, the descents are made by cable car to recover.

There's a format for overcoming limits:

Dry ascent
4h individual or duo
6h individual or duo

Take up the challenge!

Are you looking for as much as you can climb, or are you looking for a friendly challenge for two in the great outdoors? Whatever your level, there’s something for everyone.

Programme

Friday 26th June 2026

13:30 – 17:30: Collecting race numbers – organiser’s stand – entertainment village near the La Joyère cable car

Saturday 27th June 2026

7.00am: Withdrawal of race numbers – organiser’s stand – entertainment village near the La Joyère cable car
8.30am: Mass Start – Montée Sèche – Place de l’Eglise in Le Grand-Bornand
9.00am: Mass Start – 6h – individual and duo – Place de l’Eglise du Grand-Bornand
10.00am: Closing of race number collection – organiser’s stand – entertainment village near the La Joyère cable car
11.00am: Mass Start – 4h – individual and duo – Place de l’Eglise in Le Grand-Bornand
11.30am: Prize-giving ceremony – Montée Sèche – entertainment village near the La Joyère cable car
15:00: End of the race – 6h and 4h formats
15:30: Prize-giving ceremony – 4h and 6h formats – entertainment village near the La Joyère cable car

All day long in the entertainment area in the Rosay car park near the La Joyère gondola: Pasta party, music, refreshments and entertainment organised by the Grand-Bornand Ski Club.

Verti Grand-Bo is :

A first edition of a vertical challenge on our estate for all trail lovers.

What’s more, the descent is by gondola!

A responsible event

Use of local products for the refreshments, reduction of waste (each participant must bring their own reusable cup), limited use of markers, selective sorting, etc…

An invitation to discover our destination

You’ll still have 160 km of signposted hiking and trail routes to discover!

A gourmet race

After the effort, a pasta party is a must!

A friendly get-together

Sharing and exchanging ideas: We’ll climb together and enjoy the scenery at the top!

Practical information

How to get to Verti Grand-Bo

Find all the information here
Think about carpooling with Blablacar!

Number collection and start area

Numbers can be collected from the organiser’s stand in the Rosay car park, near the Joyère cable car.
The start of all the races will take place in the Place de l’Eglise in Le Grand-Bornand.

Parking

All car parks are located within the race site and are accessible free of charge:

Bus station car park
Ice rink car park
Tardevant car park

Please plan ahead for your arrival in Grand-Bornand and respect the parking zones to ensure safe traffic flow.

See all car parks.

Luggage lockers

Lockers at the foot of the Rosay and La Joyère gondolas will be available during the event. Numbers are limited, so book your locker in advance online.

No other lockers will be set up by the organisers.

Access to the La Joyère cable car

Accompanying adults can also take advantage!

Access to the La Joyère cable car on Saturday 27 June 2026 with a pedestrian day pass to follow the race at close quarters and cheer on the participants.
Day passes will be on sale at a single price of €8 (adults and children) and free for children under 5. Tickets can only be purchased at the Rosay ticket office on the day.