Ski touring route - Le Chenu from La Joyère

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Sommet de la télécabine de la Joyère, Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand
Intermediate level itinerary that goes around "Les Arces" from the South and that goes through the forest with a splendid view on the Aravis Range at the end.
Negative difference in altitude of 880m with a return by the Envers trail to Grand-Bornand.
Elevation gain +/-: 470 m
Starting altitude: 1 360 m
Arrival altitude: 1 830 m
Duration of the trip: 1h45

Ski touring, including on marked itineraries, involves risks. It is recommended to equip yourself accordingly (loaded avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and to take all the necessary measures before departure: consultation of avalanche risk and weather forecast, information from professionals, informing a friend or family member of your itinerary, charged cell phone, appropriate clothing...

To adopt the right reflexes in the mountain environment, it is recommended to practice with professionals.

Friends hikers, here are some rules to respect on our ski touring / splitboard itineraries:
- Be sure to check before you leave: the opening times of these itineraries may vary and are linked to the opening times of the ski area. The Outalays night itinerary is only open during the night time ski lifts.
- In case of particular conditions, access to these itineraries may be forbidden from time to time. Please respect the signs in place for your safety.
- Make sure you have the necessary safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, as well as a means of telecommunication to alert the emergency services.
- Follow the signs, you will find yellow markers on the routes.
- It is forbidden to go against the normal flow of skiers during the ascent.
- On the way down, use the open and marked trails of the ski area.
For the descent of the Outalays night itinerary, use only the Abondance trail.
- Be back down at the closing of the ski area (5pm). Access to the ski area is forbidden outside of opening hours.
- There are several levels of difficulty, so don't overestimate your abilities.
- You will find more information in this municipal by-law.

Intermediate level.
Plain text period
From 23/01 to 10/04/2026 daily.
Closing at 5 pm.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Accepted customers

Accepted customers

  • Level bue - Medium

Environment

Environment

  • Ski resort
  • Mountain location
Updated on 06 February 2026 at 08:56
by Le Grand-Bornand Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 5999284)
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