A family with two children standing on skis at the top of a slope watching the sun set over the Aravis mountain range. One has a blue, black and green ski outfit, another red and yellow, another green and black and the last red and black. One of the skiers in the middle is pointing with his left stick to the top of a mountain. The atmosphere is very lunar with a white/golden light. It's a beautiful end to a day's skiing.A family with two children standing on skis at the top of a slope watching the sun set over the Aravis mountain range. One has a blue, black and green ski outfit, another red and yellow, another green and black and the last red and black. One of the skiers in the middle is pointing with his left stick to the top of a mountain. The atmosphere is very lunar with a white/golden light. It's a beautiful end to a day's skiing.
©A family with two children standing on skis at the top of a slope watching the sun set over the Aravis mountain range. One has a blue, black and green ski outfit, another red and yellow, another green and black and the last red and black. One of the skiers in the middle is pointing with his left stick to the top of a mountain. The atmosphere is very lunar with a white/golden light. It's a beautiful end to a day's skiing.|Pierre Guilbaud

Live the experience XXL Winter Holidays

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Extend the pleasure of skiing!

XXL skiing is a unique experience that allows you to extend your day on the slopes until 6pm, depending on which facilities are open. Available during the winter holidays, you can take advantage of the end of the day to explore the slopes in a different way, in a calmer and even more magical atmosphere, often accompanied by a glowing sunset!

Le Grand-Bornand - Ski Coucher de Soleil 2022
Le Grand-Bornand - Ski Coucher de Soleil 2022
Le Grand-Bornand - Ski Coucher de Soleil 2022

How does it work? Let yourself be tempted by the XXL experience

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    Come for the experience, stay for the tranquillity

    Riding on less-frequented slopes is a luxury! Enjoy the peace and quiet and discover a different Grand-Bornand, far from the hustle and bustle of rush hour.

    Ideal for skiers looking for peace and quiet and skiing in the heart of nature.

    The magic of the mountains lasts until nightfall, with panoramic views that are… exceptional!

    Le Grand-Bornand autrement: extra hours of skiing

    You can enjoy the XXL experience with your Magic Pass, season, LIB, stay and day pass.

    You can also opt for a 4-hour pass to start at 2pm.

    ©T. Shu

      Why do we recommend it? 

       More time to enjoy the slopes

      The XXL ski allows you to ride until 6pm and enjoy the slopes with greater peace of mind.

       Fewer people for more fun

      Away from the crowds, you can enjoy the mountains in a calmer, more relaxing atmosphere.

       A unique experience not to be missed

      Glide under a sky ablaze with the last light of the sun and enjoy a magical end to the day on the slopes as the sun sets.

      How do you carry out this experiment?

      Ski Salomon Ski area April 2023 J.cathala Ot Lgb 1Ski Salomon Ski area April 2023 J.cathala Ot Lgb 1
      ©Ski Salomon Ski area April 2023 J.cathala Ot Lgb 1
      Alpine ski equipment rental
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      wooden letters with frost form the word mongrandbo in front of the snow-covered aravis rangeMon Grand Bo 27 12 2022 J.cathala Ot Lgb 1
      ©wooden letters with frost form the word mongrandbo in front of the snow-covered aravis range|J.Cathala
      All alpine ski passes
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      A red groomer works its way down a winding snowy slope, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fir trees, with the village of Chinaillon visible below.This photo captures a snow groomer in action on a slope winding down a mountainside. Under a brilliant blue sky, the machine makes perfect grooves in the immaculate snow, offering skiers a quality descent. In the background, a snow-capped Alpine village nestles at the foot of the majestic mountains, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding white blanket. This scene illustrates the essential work done by snow groomers to ensure optimum conditions for skiing in ski resorts.
      ©A red groomer carves a snow-covered slope against a magnificent backdrop of Alpine scenery.|C.Chabod
      Opening of lifts
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      Tilby VattardSnow in the foreground. A family passes under the Môm' Park arch in the beginners' area of the Grand-Bornand downhill ski area. Fir trees, arches and skiers in the background.
      ©Family skiing on the Môm'Park, beginners' slope in the Grand-Bornand alpine ski area|Tilby Vattard
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      Alpine skier descending a slope with a panoramic view of the Aravis mountain range in the background. The sky is fairly clear, with a lovely golden glow moving behind the skier, wearing a pink ski suit.Alpine skier descending a slope with a panoramic view of the Aravis mountain range in the background. The sky is fairly clear, with a golden glow moving behind the skier, wearing a pink ski suit.
      ©Alpine skier descending a slope with a panoramic view of the Aravis mountain range in the background. The sky is fairly clear, with a lovely golden glow moving behind the skier, wearing a pink ski suit.|Clément Hudry
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      First glides in the beginners' areas of the Grand-Bornand ski areaSnow in the foreground. In the background, a young skier wearing orange trousers and a blue helmet is skiing with his legs bent on the piste. A chalet is in the background.
      ©A young skier making his first tracks in the Môm' Park, a beginners' area in the Grand-Bornand ski area.|Tilby Vattard
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      ©A skier soars through the air before landing softly on the big airbag.|J.Cathala
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      ©A family skiing in front of the Aravis mountain range in the Grand-Bornand alpine ski area.|Tilby Vattard
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      2023 Snowpark J.cathala Ot Lgb 682023 Snowpark J.cathala Ot Lgb 68
      ©2023 Snowpark J.cathala Ot Lgb 68|© J. Cathala
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      ©An artistic and alpine panorama with the Grandborama cabins set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.|Augustin Losserand
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      ©The Grand-Bornand snow front under the stars, lit up for an unforgettable evening of night skiing.|Jonathan Cathala
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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.
      ©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.|Tristan Shu
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