Le Grand-Bornand, French Alps

Le Grand-Bornand: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

A working reblochon-cheese village in the Aravis, Le Grand-Bornand is small, scenic and deeply French. Its sunny, intermediate-friendly slopes and Tour de France pedigree make it a low-key favourite near Annecy.

1.Is the snow reliable in Le Grand-Bornand?

Usually, with help. From 1000 m to 2100 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 78/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 84 km of piste on 32 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (16 green, 26 blue, 22 red, 6 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Le Grand-Bornand stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 7 (about 16 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Le Grand-Bornand guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

See the full Le Grand-Bornand guide

More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Le Grand-Bornand have?
About 1100 m of vertical, from a 1000 m base to 2100 m at the top.
Is Le Grand-Bornand part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Le Grand-Bornand is part of the Les Aravis ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Le Grand-Bornand good for beginners?
Yes. With 16 green and 26 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Les Congères au Grand Bornand
4.9407 reviews
155
Top pick

Les Congères au Grand Bornand

Excellent · 407 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Le Grand-Bornand, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 407 reviews). It sits about 3.5 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Le Grand-Bornand, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 3.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Hôtel, Spa, Restaurant La-Croix-Saint-Maurice
3.81.6k reviews
115

Hôtel, Spa, Restaurant La-Croix-Saint-Maurice

Good · 1.6k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Le Grand-Bornand, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 100 m to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Best Western Chalet Les Saytels
4.4521 reviews
110

Best Western Chalet Les Saytels

Very good · 521 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Le Grand-Bornand, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 100 m to the slopesMid-range
From
110/ night
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L'Alpage
4.6383 reviews
135

L'Alpage

Excellent · 383 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Le Grand-Bornand, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 4.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: France