Hikers advancing in the snow, Gramusset refuge and Bouchet valley in the background.Refuge Pointe Percee March 2023 Pierre Guilbaud 8
©A team of three ski tourers make their way through the snow, with the Gramusset refuge and the Bouchet valley in the background.|Pierre Guilbaud

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⛰️ From ascent to descent: unforgettable excursions

🎿 In Grand-Bornand, ski touring is in our blood!

To adopt the right reflexes in a mountain environment, it is advisable to work with professionals.

Our hiking package

Take advantage of a hiking package designed for adventurers: ski up to the Gramusset refuge (Pointe Percée), enjoy a night at altitude, then descend at your own pace the following days. An unforgettable experience in the heart of the Aravis mountains!

Single price – €20

Single access for each facility:
👉 Rosay gondola + Châtelet chairlift + Maroly chairlift (or TS Terres Rouges) + Les Annes chairlift
👉 Return by La Duche & Le Châtelet chairlifts (when you wish)

Can only be purchased at the ticket office.

Itineraries in the ski area are also freely accessible.
Take advantage of our illuminated, signposted night ski touring trail, for example, to discover ski touring under the stars.

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©A touring skier emerges from a snow-covered mountain corridor in an atmosphere of grandeur and adventure|Clement Hudry
    A skier puts her Salomon sealskins on her skis to set off on a hikeA skier puts her Salomon sealskins on her skis to set off on a hike
    ©A skier puts her Salomon sealskins on her skis to set off on a hike|P.Guilbaud

      Safety and prevention

      ✅ Mandatory equipment:
      DVA, shovel, probe (always operational)
      Helmet (recommended)

      ✅ Preparation & planning:
      Consult Avalanche Bulletin and weather forecast
      Choose a suitable itinerary and set a return deadline
      Know your group and everyone’s level

      ✅ Training & risk management:
      Master DVA use and rescue techniques
      Respect safety distances and avoid slopes >30° when there is a risk of avalanche.
      Find out more about the area

      ✅ Communication & rescue:
      Inform someone of your itinerary
      Have a charged telephone, or even a radio or GPS
      Know the emergency number (112 in Europe)

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      ©A couple ski touring through a narrow technical passage|P.Guilbaud
      Three skiers advance across a vast expanse of snow, with a rocky mountain in the background, under a pale blue sky.Three skiers climb an immaculate slope under clear skies, with an imposing rocky massif in the background. The wild, imposing landscape illustrates the beauty of the mountains in winter.
      ©Three hikers ski through majestic scenery, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
      A skier makes a turn in a vast expanse of virgin snow above the pointe percée refuge and the col des annes.A skier makes a turn in a vast expanse of virgin snow above the pointe percée refuge and the col des annes.
      ©A skier makes a turn in a vast expanse of virgin snow above the pointe percée refuge and the col des annes.|P.Guilbaud
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      ©A skier makes his tracks in virgin powder snow below mont charvet|P.Guilbaud
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      ©two ski-touring skiers a few steps from the summit in the bright sunshine|C.Chabod
      A skier takes off her Solomon seal skins above the Chinaillon, facing the Aravis range and the Pointe Percée.A skier takes off her Solomon seal skins above the Chinaillon, facing the Aravis range and the Pointe Percée.
      ©A skier takes off her Solomon seal skins above the Chinaillon, facing the Aravis range and the Pointe Percée.|P.Guilbaud

        On your skis!

        In this video, discover our partner Salomon ‘s top tips for choosing the right touring skis!

        Whether you’re looking for performance, lightness or stability, their experts explain the essential criteria for finding the right equipment for you.

        Get ready to make the most of your mountain adventures with equipment perfectly tailored to your needs!

        How to choose your touring skis | Salomon How-To
        How to choose your touring skis | Salomon How-To
        How to choose your touring skis | Salomon How-To

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        ©A team of three ski tourers make their way through the snow, with the Gramusset refuge and the Bouchet valley in the background.|Pierre Guilbaud
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        Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier, set off for adventure on untouched slopes, far from the crowds, and explore incredible panoramas of the Aravis mountains.

        From the edge of the forest to the snowy peaks, experience moments of authenticity and absolute calm. Accompanied by an experienced guide or on your own, enjoy a wilderness experience that combines thrills and discoveries.

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        A family consisting of a father in red and black ski clothes and a snowboard, a mother in pink and black ski clothes and two little boys in multicoloured ski clothes, pose on skis in front of the Pointe Percée with big smiles on their faces. They're ready to hit the slopes. The image has a lovely atmosphere, with white snow and a slightly cloudy blue sky.A family consisting of a father in red and black ski clothes and a snowboard, a mother in pink and black ski clothes and two little boys in multicoloured ski clothes, pose on skis in front of the Pointe Percée with big smiles on their faces. They're ready to hit the slopes. The image has a lovely atmosphere, with white snow and a slightly cloudy blue sky.
        ©A family consisting of a father in red and black ski clothes and a snowboard, a mother in pink and black ski clothes and two little boys in multicoloured ski clothes, pose on skis in front of the Pointe Percée with big smiles on their faces. They're ready to hit the slopes. The image has a lovely atmosphere, with white snow and a slightly cloudy blue sky.|Pierre Guilbaud
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