Le Grand-Bornand at a glance
- Ideal for
- Families: 3 beginner areas, free for under-5s
- Cross-country skiers: 74.5 km and a biathlon stadium
- Magic Pass holders, valid here
- Less suitable if
- High-mileage skiers: 90 km, no link to La Clusaz
- Snow cover at altitude: the ski area peaks at 2,100 m
- Late-April skiing: closes on the 11th
Weather, snow and webcams in Le Grand-Bornand
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Le Grand-Bornand
Recommended hotels for your budget
Upscale
What to do in Le Grand-Bornand besides skiing
Le Grand-Bornand piste map and ski area
Beginners: 3 beginner areas · 2 free-access magic carpets · Espace Découverte pass at €41.60
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Le Grand-Bornand lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Le Grand-Bornand · 1 day | €52 | €36.40 |
| Le Grand-Bornand · 4 hours | €47.30 | €33.10 |
| Le Grand-Bornand · 6 days | €260 | €182 |
| Espace Découverte · 1 day | €41.60 | €29.20 |
2026-2027 prices · Ticket office · online, day pass from €25 · free for under-5s, under-12s from 20 March · Magic Pass · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Le Grand-Bornand
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Le Grand-Bornand, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: 3 shops, all in Chinaillon · 12 rental shops in all in the resort
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 6 mornings | from €195 |
| Children's group lessons, 6 days | from €330 |
| Children's lessons, 5 afternoons of 2h | €130 |
| Piou-Piou ages 3-4, 6 mornings | from €195 |
ESF Club Piou-Piou for ages 3 and 4; lift pass free for under-5s · With a beginner ESF lesson, 6-day pass at €200 adult, €104 child aged 5 to 11
When to ski in Le Grand-Bornand
Best time: January to mid-March
Getting to Le Grand-Bornand
On site
62 place de l'Église, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand
Where to eat and unwind in Le Grand-Bornand
DJ aperitifs at weekends at Le Dérapage, in Chinaillon; brazier at Papi Jo, at the edge of the slopes
Restaurants in the resort
Homemade 33 cm pizzas, eat in or take away
📍 Village, route de VillavitLogis regional restaurant, dish of the day €15.50
📍 Village, la GrenetteMaître Restaurateur, everything homemade, menu at €28
📍 Village, at the gondolas100% homemade cooking, fresh local produce
📍 Le ChinaillonMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Pool, sauna, hammam, Nordic bath; access with a treatment
Sauna, hammam, balneo; massages and private hire by appointment
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Frequently asked questions
When does Le Grand-Bornand open?
The alpine ski area pre-opens on 5 and 6 December 2026, then opens continuously from 12 December 2026 to 11 April 2027. The Nordic area opens depending on snow cover.
How much is a lift pass in Le Grand-Bornand?
At the ticket office, a day pass costs €52 for an adult and €36.40 for a child aged 5 to 11, and 6 days €260 and €182. Online at least 2 days ahead, the day pass drops as low as €25.
How many kilometres of runs does Le Grand-Bornand have?
90 km of alpine skiing, that is 48 runs (14 green, 15 blue, 14 red, 5 black) between 1,000 and 2,100 m, and 74.5 km of cross-country skiing.
Is Le Grand-Bornand linked to La Clusaz?
Not on skis for alpine skiing: each resort has its own ski area and lift pass. A free bus line links the two, and the cross-country trails join the Confins Nordic area.
Is Le Grand-Bornand good for beginners?
Yes: three beginner areas, two free-access magic carpets, an Espace Découverte pass at €41.60 a day and a lift pass free for under-5s.
How do you get to Le Grand-Bornand without a car?
By train to Annecy (about 3h45 on a direct TGV from Paris), then the Y62/Y63 coach to the village bus station. On site, the ski buses are free.
Sources and method
Resort profile: legrandbornand.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: pass.legrandbornand.com
Accommodation: data.classement.atout-france.fr, legrandbornand.com
Ski area: legrandbornand.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, legrandbornand.com
Getting there: legrandbornand.com
Restaurants and activities: legrandbornand.com
Webcams and reports: legrandbornand.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Thomas Jaehnel from Germany, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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