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Guaranteed thrills and freestyle on the GB snowpark in the ski areaA giant orange mattress occupies the foreground of the image. In the background, a skier wearing an orange "Le Grand-Bornand" jacket performs a trick in the air before landing on the giant mattress. Snow, a clear blue sky and a ski lift form the background of the image.
©Skier performing tricks in the air in the GB snowpark.|Jonathan Cathala
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
Skier in the middle of a night descent, illuminated by a spotlight, leaving a trail of powder in the night.Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of night-time skiing at Le Grand-Bornand, where the slopes light up for an adventure full of thrills.
©A skier hurtles down the slope under the floodlights, offering a unique gliding experience under the night sky.|?
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Must-sees in the Alpine region

Welcome to THE spot for unmissable experiences in the Grand-Bornand ski area! Whether you’re a fan of extreme skiing, a freestyle enthusiast, a beginner skier or just looking for some family fun, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for here.

What a domain!

From the vertiginous Dénivel’maax descent to freestyle on the Snowpark, not forgetting fun zones like Défi’Mômes and Môm’Park for the very young, there’s something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the unique artistic universe of the Grandborama, vibrate under the stars with La Nocturne or take a relaxing break in the ZZZ’ones. For a gentler experience, the beginners’ areas and the Mini-Domaine are there for you. And for mountain epicures, the BO!neur XXL promises XXL sensations in a grandiose setting.

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01. SnowparKGB Top 10 of France's most beautiful facilities

The SnowparkGB (Snowpark Le Grand-Bornand), regularly ranked in the top 10 of France’s most beautiful facilities, democratizes freestyle on almost 5 hectares of fun, alternative terrain. Suitable for everyone, it offers different lines for beginners and freestylers alike.

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Family skiing in the Aravis mountainsSnow in the foreground. In the background, a mother and her two children, a little boy and a little girl, are skiing. They are dressed in a mixture of orange, purple and grey. The Aravis mountain range and a magnificent blue sky make up the third shot.
©A family skiing in front of the Aravis mountain range in the Grand-Bornand alpine ski area.|Tilby Vattard
La Défi Môm', a fun area for beginners in the ski areaIn the foreground, a mum and her little boys play with one of the Défi Môm' attractions: a suspended bell.In the background, the snow-covered Jallouvre mountain provides the setting for this play area.A blue sky completes the scene in the background.
©A mum and her son discovering the attractions at the Défi Môm', a fun area in the ski area.|Tilby Vattard
Family skiing in the Môm' Park, the beginners' area of the Grand-Bornand downhill ski areaSnow in the foreground. In the background, a family passes under an arch on the Môm'Park, a slope for beginner skiers in the Grand-Bornand ski area. Fir trees in the background.
©A family of skiers on the Môm'Park beginners' slope in the Alpine ski area|Tilby Vattard

    02. Beginners' area Family skiing has never been so easy!

    The Alpage Express

    230 m long – a world record – for this covered conveyor with a wide belt that can be used by an adult and a child side by side, the centerpiece of the beginners’ area on the Rosay plateau, for stress-free learning of the first glides.

    La Défi Môm’

    Arch and slalom terminal, gallows with bell, distorting mirror, rotating character, suspended curtain… so many fun modules on the theme of cows and agriculture to discover on this downhill run on the Les Églantines green run.

    Môm’park

    A miniature version of the SnowparkGB where little daredevils can try their hand at freestyle.

    03. Denivel'Maxx 3 km of non-stop descent for 1100 m of ascent

    Ready for a non-stop descent that will test your endurance? With its 3 km of non-stop gliding and 1100 m of vertical drop, the Dénivel’Maax is Le Grand-Bornand’s signature run. An intense experience for skiers looking for a challenge and a thrill, with breathtaking panoramic views all along the way.
    Are you up to the challenge?

    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
      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

        04. Défi'Mômes The fun adventure

        This obstacle course, specially designed for children, is a perfect blend of sport, fun and challenge. Jumps, climbs, tunnels, muddy passages… each stage is a new mission to accomplish, always in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

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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

          05. Môm'Park For young freestylers

          Discover a place specially designed for budding riders! The Môm’Park in Le Grand-Bornand offers a genuine freestyle area for children, allowing them to explore, evolve and have fun in complete serenity.

          06. XXL Winter Holidays Extend the pleasure into the sunset

          Want to enjoy the slopes when the light turns magical? Le Grand-Bornand’s XXL ski pass gives you access to the ski area from 3pm, ideal for enjoying the slopes at the end of the day and admiring an unforgettable sunset over the peaks.
          Offer from Sunday February 09 to Friday March 07, 2025, excluding Saturdays.

          Le Grand-Bornand - Ski Coucher de Soleil 2022
          Le Grand-Bornand - Ski Coucher de Soleil 2022
          Le Grand-Bornand - Ski Coucher de Soleil 2022
          Grand-Bornand gondola cabin with black and white artistic illustration, suspended above the mountain.Image of a cable car cabin in Le Grand-Bornand, decorated with a black and white illustration depicting local life. This artistic project, Grandborama, adds a new cultural dimension to the ski area.
          ©One of the cabins at Le Grand-Bornand, transformed into a work of art as part of the Grandborama project.|Augustin Losserand
          An artist applying a black and white decor to a cable car cabin in Le Grand-Bornand, Grandborama project.Capturing the creative process of the Grandborama project, where every cabin in Grand-Bornand becomes a work of art. Here, an artist painstakingly applies a black and white illustration, telling an authentic local story.
          ©An artist at work, bringing the artistic cabins of Grand-Bornand to life through unique illustrations.|©AUGUSTIN_LOSSERAND
          Grandborama gondola cabins decorated with works of art, flying over the snow-covered village of Le Grand-Bornand.Black and white photograph showing the artistic cabins of the Grandborama flying over the village of Le Grand-Bornand. Each cabin features illustrations by Pierre Amoudry and poetry by Alexis Clément, highlighting scenes from local life and sporting activities. An immersive experience combining art and alpine nature.
          ©Between sky and village, the Grandborama cabins offer a cultural journey against a backdrop of snow-covered landscapes.|Augustin Losserand
          Grandborama gondola cabins decorated with works of art, crossing a snow-covered forest in Le Grand-Bornand.Black and white photography of the Grandborama gondolas, a unique art exhibition transforming 55 gondola cabins into works of art. Each cabin tells a local story, combining illustrations by Pierre Amoudry and poetry by Alexis Clément, offering a cultural experience at the heart of the Grand-Bornand ski area.
          ©The Grandborama cabins offer an artistic journey between forest and mountain, illustrating life in the village of Grand-Bornand.|Augustin Losserand

            07. Grandborama Art invites itself between village and summit

            Embark on a unique artistic journey with Grandborama, where each cabin on the Grand-Bornand gondola becomes a work of art. Illustrated by Pierre Amoudry and accompanied by poems by Alexis Clément, these 55 cabins tell stories inspired by village life. An original and poetic cultural break, to admire the mountain in a different way, between two descents.

            08. La nocturne Ski under the stars every Tuesday

            Extend your skiing pleasure with La Nocturne, every Tuesday evening on the Charmieux piste at Chinaillon. It’s a magical experience as you hurtle down the slopes under a starry sky, in a unique and friendly atmosphere. Experience the mountains in a different way, with dimmed lights and a nocturnal atmosphere, for unforgettable memories under the moon.

            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
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              Rest areas in the Grand-Bornand ski areaSnow in the foreground. In the background, two smiling skiers enjoy the view from a little hut set up on one of the rest areas in the Grand-Bornand ski area. Blue sky in the background.
              ©Two skiers sitting in a rest area set up in the Grand-Bornand downhill ski area.|P.Guilbaud
              Skier facing the panorama from the Grand-Bornand ski areaSki Lifestyle Mars 2023 Pierre Guilbaud 58
              ©A skier sitting facing the panoramic view from the Grand-Bornand alpine ski area.|Pierre Guilbaud
              A couple of skiers enjoying a hot drink in front of the snow-covered Pointe PercéeIn the foreground, a couple of skiers are having a hot drink at a picnic table set up in the Grand-Bornand ski area. They are wearing blue jackets. The snow-covered Pointe Percée forms the background. The background is a blue sky.
              ©A couple of skiers share a hot drink at a wooden table set up in the ski area in front of the Pointe Percée.|Pierre Guilbaud

                09. The ZZZ'ones A relaxing break on the slopes

                Need a well-deserved break between two runs? The ZZZ’ones are chill-out areas designed to offer you moments of rest and relaxation in the heart of the ski area. Make yourself comfortable, enjoy the panorama and recharge your batteries in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Take your time, relax and enjoy your day in the mountains to the full.

                10. Le Mini-Domaine Smooth, stress-free gliding

                Want to enjoy the pleasures of the mountains at your own pace? The Mini-Domaine day pass is perfect for discovering the joys of skiing at your own pace, on an accessible and reassuring area comprising 13 installations. Ideal for beginners, families or those looking for a zen, no-pressure experience, this package offers peace of mind on specially adapted slopes.

                A family on a chairlift surrounded by the snow-covered Aravis mountain range under a clear sky. They are all wearing colourful ski helmets (pink, blue, purple and white) and goggles. In the background, we can see ski slopes and snow-covered trees, indicating a beautiful sunny day in the mountains. The overall mood is one of family fun in the great outdoors.A family on a chairlift surrounded by the snow-covered Aravis mountain range under a clear sky. They are all wearing colourful ski helmets (pink, blue, purple and white) and goggles. In the background, we can see ski slopes and snow-covered trees, indicating a beautiful sunny day in the mountains. The overall mood is one of family fun in the great outdoors.
                ©A family on a chairlift surrounded by the snow-covered Aravis mountain range under a clear sky. They are all wearing colourful ski helmets (pink, blue, purple and white) and goggles. In the background, we can see ski slopes and snow-covered trees, indicating a beautiful sunny day in the mountains. The overall mood is one of family fun in the great outdoors.|Tristan Shu
                  A skier performs a trick in the air before landing on a large orange airbag marked Le Grand-Bornand, in a snowy, mountainous setting.This image shows a skier jumping over a training airbag at the Grand-Bornand snowpark. The facility allows riders to perfect their tricks while limiting the risk of falling, all in a spectacular mountain setting.
                  ©A skier soars through the air before landing softly on the big airbag.|J.Cathala

                    11. The Big AirBag Ready to get laid?

                    Need a well-deserved break between two runs? The ZZZ’ones are chill-out areas designed to offer you moments of rest and relaxation in the heart of the ski area. Make yourself comfortable, enjoy the panorama and recharge your batteries in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Take your time, relax and enjoy your day in the mountains to the full.

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                    A family of four in colourful ski outfits and ski equipment including gloves, helmets and goggles, in a snowy environment under a clear blue sky. The people are positioned at the top of a snow-covered slope. A child in the centre throws snow into the air with his ski, creating a lively and joyful dynamic.A family of four in colourful ski outfits as well as ski equipment including gloves, helmets and goggles, in a snowy environment under a clear blue sky.The people are placed at the top of a snowy slope. A child in the centre throws snow into the air with his ski, creating a joyful and lively dynamic.
                    ©A family of four in colourful ski outfits as well as ski equipment including gloves, helmets and goggles, in a snowy environment under a clear blue sky.The people are placed at the top of a snowy slope. A child in the centre throws snow into the air with his ski, creating a joyful and lively dynamic.|Pierre Guilbaud
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                    A woman and a young girl in Nordic ski gear share a tender moment on a snow-covered slope, under a brilliant blue sky.Under a magnificent blue sky, a woman and a young girl enjoy a special moment in the great outdoors. Skis and poles in hand, they exchange a knowing glance and a warm smile, illustrating the pleasure of Nordic skiing as a family. It's a scene full of gentleness and sharing in an idyllic winter setting.
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