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

Ski touring

From ascent to descent: unforgettable excursions. At Le Grand-Bornand, ski touring is in your blood!

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 that’s perfectly suited 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

get on and slide! Your €20 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 over the following days. An unforgettable experience in the heart of the Aravis mountains!

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

Single access for each facility:

  • Télécabine du Rosay + Télésiège Châtelet + Télésiège Maroly (or TS Terres Rouges) + Télésiège Les Annes
  • Return via the 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 floodlit, signposted night-time ski touring trail to discover ski touring under the stars.

20€ single tariff

Compulsory equipment

  • DVA, shovel, probe (always operational)
  • Helmet (recommended)

Preparation & planning

  • Check the Avalanche Bulletin and the weather forecast
  • Choose an appropriate route and set a return deadline
  • Know your group and the level of each person

Training & risk management

  • Mastering the use of avalanche transceivers and rescue techniques
  • Respect safety distances and avoid slopes >30° where there is a risk of avalanches
  • Find out 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)