Le Grand Bornand, France

The French ski resort of Le Grand Bornand is located in the heart of the Aravas massif, between Geneva and Chamonix. Here you get to experience a skiing holiday in a charming alpine village that has managed to be combined with the latest technical equipment to be able to offer the best of both worlds. The village has succeeded in preserving its genuine community by refurbishing it and today many come here to fall in love with the views, both of the village and of the snow-capped Alps. Here you feel comfortable as soon as you have arrived, and it is well worth taking a few walks around the village to soak up the historic and charming community.

The town has invested heavily in new equipment but at the same time has maintained its genuine charm, which allows you to enjoy a modern ski resort with all its advantages. The ski area ranges from an altitude of 1000 meters to 2100 meters above sea level and in between you can go skiing, snowboarding and exploring new snow activities with friends or family.

Optimal ski resort for beginners

The ski resort may not be known for being visited too often by many professional alpine athletes, but there is plenty to explore for those looking for slightly less advanced slopes. Many who travel here on ski trips are often beginners and it is a very good place to start learning skiing or snowboarding. If you are going on your absolute first ski trip, Le Grand Bornand is certainly a good option.

But even if you know skiing or snowboarding before, it is still well worth to go on a skiing holiday here. Areas are perfect for young groups who want to go out and have fun on and off the slopes, or for families where everyone is at different level of difficulty in their skiing skills. In total, the ski resort offers 19 lifts and 90 kilometers of pistes.

The ski resort is also very well suited for those who want to test snowboards and offers a large terrain to practice their skills on. To get to Le Grand Bornand, the easiest way is to fly to the airport in Geneva or take the train from Annecy if you are nearby. As a rule, the ski season here starts in early December and then ends at the end of April.