Night view of the Grand-Bornand ski area illuminated, with the emblematic church in the foreground.This photograph captures the magic of night-time skiing in Le Grand-Bornand. Under a starry sky, the slopes light up to offer skiers a unique experience. In the foreground, the village church, a symbol of mountain authenticity, adds a charming touch to this Alpine panorama. Photo credit: J. Cathala - Office de Tourisme du Grand-Bornand.
©The Grand-Bornand snow front under the stars, lit up for an unforgettable evening of night skiing.|Jonathan Cathala

Live the experience Night skiing

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When the sun sets over the mountains, a different skiing experience begins…

Access to night skiing is included in Magic Pass, season, LIB and 6-day passes and more.

Slide under the stars!

In Le Grand-Bornand, prolong the pleasure of skiing with a unique night skiing session under a starry sky. In a magical atmosphere, the illuminated slopes offer a whole new feeling of freedom and escape, where the snow sparkles under the spotlights and every descent becomes an adventure.

Forget the hustle and bustle of the day and let yourself be carried away by the serenity of the night-time slopes. With fewer crowds and a hushed atmosphere, every descent becomes a moment of pure pleasure. The snow is softer, the air purer, and the silence of the mountains brings an incomparable feeling of freedom. A unique way to rediscover skiing in a new light… literally and figuratively!

Le Grand-Bornand - #GlissesNocturne
Le Grand-Bornand - #GlissesNocturne
Le Grand-Bornand - #GlissesNocturne

How does it work? Unforgettable memories!

Aerial view of the illuminated Grand Bornand night ski run, with the village of Chinaillon illuminated in the background, beneath the snow-capped mountains of the Bargy massif.Aerial view of the illuminated Grand Bornand night ski run, with the village of Chinaillon illuminated in the background, beneath the snow-capped mountains of the Bargy massif.
©Aerial view of the illuminated Grand Bornand night ski run, with the village of Chinaillon illuminated in the background, beneath the snow-capped mountains of the Bargy massif.|J.Cathala
Three warmly dressed skiers enjoy a night skiing session on a snowy slope lit by floodlights, with the mountain backdrop plunged into darkness.This photo captures the magical atmosphere of night skiing in Le Grand Bornand. Under the floodlights illuminating the snow, three skiers, equipped with warm clothing and suitable equipment, enjoy an evening on the slopes. Between laughter and the thrill of the slopes, night skiing offers an extraordinary experience, combining sport and pleasure under a starry sky.
©Enjoy a night skiing session on the floodlit slopes of Le Grand Bornand in a unique atmosphere.|T.Vattard
two skiers on sledges go down the Grand Bornand night-lit ski run, passing under a chairlift, while in the background you can see the night silhouettes of the mountainstwo skiers on sledges go down the Grand Bornand night-lit ski run, passing under a chairlift, while in the background you can see the night silhouettes of the mountains
©two skiers on sledges go down the Grand Bornand night-lit ski run, passing under a chairlift, while in the background you can see the night silhouettes of the mountains|J.Cathala
Two skiers enjoying the Charmieux alpine run, night skiing under a starry sky in Grand-Bornand.Experience a unique evening skiing under the spotlights and discover the mountain in a whole new way.
©With friends or family, night skiing in Le Grand-Bornand offers an unforgettable experience under the resort's lights.|© TILBY VATTARD
3 people dressed warmly are each sitting on a tray with a smile, the photo is taken at night.3 people dressed warmly are each sitting on a tray with a smile, the photo is taken at night.
©3 people dressed warmly are each sitting on a tray with a smile, the photo is taken at night.|P.Guilbaud

    ✱ Tuesdays from the end of December to mid-March (with some exceptions, see detailed calendar below)
    ✱ From 5pm to 8pm from the Charmieux chairlift and the Outalays carpet at Chinaillon

    👉 In December: Tuesday 30th
    👉 In January: Tuesdays 06, 13, 20 and 27
    👉 February: Tuesdays 03, 10, 24 and Thursday 19
    👉 In March: Tuesdays 03, 10 and 17

    ✱Subjectto snow and weather conditions, may be postponed to Thursdays during school holidays.

    Authorised equipment: leash compulsory: ski, yooner, snowscoot, paret, véloski, snooc and fatbike.
    Adult12.00€

    From age 26

    Young08€00

    5 to 25 years

    You cannot top up a night pass on a skicard that already has a valid pass.

    As last-minute cancellations may occur depending on weather conditions, we advise you to purchase your night pass at the last minute.

    ⚠️Tous ski passes are strictly personal, non-transferable and non-transferable. ⚠️

    Gliding and a festive atmosphere under the spotlights! join in the night-time fun!

    At Le Grand-Bornand, night skiing is all about fun!

    On 30 December, ski in your best skiwear for a festive pre-New Year’s Eve party!

    Coming up: DJ evenings, yooner initiation and challenge, alpine and rando ski tests, handiski discovery, chamallow party and lots of other surprises to discover!

    A group of skiers enjoy a drink on the terrace, behind them is a floodlit night ski slope and a chairlift.40aravis Pierreguilbaud Nocturne H22 Min
    ©A group of skiers enjoy a drink on the terrace, behind them is a floodlit night ski slope and a chairlift.|P.Guilbaud

      Why do we recommend it? 

       A magical setting and a unique atmosphere

      Skiing under the stars, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, is an experience like no other.

       A different kind of sliding sensation

      The snow is fresher and more fluid, offering unprecedented skiing pleasure.

       A friendly and original event

      The perfect opportunity to share a special moment with friends or family.

      How do you carry out this experiment?

      a couple of cross-country skiers on a Nordic slope in Le Grand Bornand at night, using headlamps to light their way past typical chaletsa couple of cross-country skiers on a Nordic slope in Le Grand Bornand at night, using headlamps to light their way past typical chalets
      ©a couple of cross-country skiers on a Nordic slope in Le Grand Bornand at night, using headlamps to light their way past typical chalets|C.Hudry
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      Torchlight descent by the French ski school instructors
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      Three friends in skiwear are sitting on deckchairs at the top of a snow-covered mountain, with a panoramic view of the Aravis range in the background. They are enjoying a moment of relaxation under a sunny sky. One person is wearing a red jacket, another a green one and the last a pink one. A paraglider can also be seen on the left, flying over the mountains. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, reminiscent of a break after a skiing session.Three friends in skiwear are sitting on deckchairs at the top of a snow-covered mountain, with a panoramic view of the Aravis range in the background. They are enjoying a moment of relaxation under a sunny sky. One person is wearing a red jacket, another a green one and the last a pink one. A paraglider can also be seen on the left, flying over the mountains. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, reminiscent of a break after a skiing session.
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