Le Grand Bornand snow report
Le Grand Bornand
Le Grand Bornand ski resort in Haute-Savoie offers over 90km of varied terrain, including 42 pistes suitable for all levels of skiers. Beginners may enjoy the gentle slopes of "Le Châtelet" or "Le Maroly," while advanced skiers will appreciate the challenges of the "Combe de la Creuse" and "L'Etale." An interesting fact about Le Grand Bornand is that it is home to the Museum of the Resistance, which honors the local resistance fighters who helped liberate the region during World War II. For beginners, we recommend taking a lesson with the Ecole du Ski Français to improve your skills. After a long day on the slopes, head to Le Hors Piste bar for some après-ski drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: The Le Grand-Bornand ski resort, located in the French Alps, is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks. Some of the most pertinent ones include:
1. Aravis Range: This is the main mountain range that surrounds Le Grand-Bornand. It is known for its rugged terrain and stunning views.
2. Pointe Percée: This is the highest peak in the Aravis Range, standing at 2750 meters. It offers advanced skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
3. Mont Lachat: This is a popular ski area within the resort, offering a variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
4. Col de la Colombière: This mountain pass is located near the resort and offers access to some of the best backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the area.
Overall, the mountain ranges and peaks surrounding Le Grand-Bornand offer a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Le Grand Bornand -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Le Grand Bornand in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Le Grand Bornand reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Le Grand Bornand
Where does the snow data for Le Grand Bornand come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Le Grand Bornand?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Le Grand Bornand?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Le Grand Bornand.