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Forecast today: Broken clouds
- Max temp: 8.8 °c
- Min temp: 5.1 °c
- Last snowed: Sun 15 Dec
Two gondolas from the edge of town or a pair of chairlifts from the satellite village further up at Chinaillon
access a varied, north facing range of slopes. Their aspect helps them hold their snow, but the low altitude and exposure to warm weather fronts on the edge of the Alps can cause snow reliability issues lower down. When the snow is good however, there’s good green runs for beginners, but the main attraction are the long steep reds and blacks off Mont Lachet and La Floria. The lift system is decent, with most of the main runs accessed via fast chairs, but a few slow old chairs and drags remain.
The village is traditional and similar to its near neighbour La Clusaz, with plenty of old wooden buildings and French alpine charm. An alternative base lies at Chinaillon, which has direct access to the slopes and is a little more snowsure, owing to its altitude of 1300m. Off the slopes, cross country and biathlon are big business here and there are some excellent trails in and around the resort as a result. Travel from Geneva takes around an hour on a good run, making this a great weekend destination.
Resort website: www.legrandbornand.com
Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Le Grand Bornand has been awarded one snowflake out of a possible three, representing investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability.
- Le Grand Bornand was first accredited in 2021
- The resort has been praised for the development of a comprehensive and ambitious strategy to address sustainability issues
- Diversification of the economy, focusing on social and local sustainability, has drawn particular focus
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Le Grand Bornand PDFTop (2021m)
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
Broken clouds |
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 Snow shower | Occasional snow |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Rather cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Light snow |  Snow |
Snow |
Snow | Light snow |
Snow |
Snow shower | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Broken clouds |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear |  Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 12 cm | 11.4 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 5.7 cm | 16.6 cm | 16.9 cm | 17.1 cm | 8.4 cm | 10.8 cm | 8.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.7°c | 6.7°c | 4.8°c | 3.8°c | 1.7°c | -1.1°c | -5.9°c | -5.9°c | -8.8°c | -2.5°c | -2.3°c | -2°c | -0.2°c | -1.1°c | -2.8°c | -5.7°c | -5.4°c | -5.9°c | -2.6°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | 2.9°c | 3°c | 0.9°c | 4.9°c | 4.9°c | 1.5°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 0.2°c |
| Min temp | 2.5°c | 4.8°c | 3.3°c | 1.6°c | -1.1°c | -5.3°c | -7.2°c | -8.8°c | -10.1°c | -8.4°c | -3.7°c | -3.6°c | -1.1°c | -2.8°c | -4.6°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -7.1°c | -7.7°c | -3.9°c | -3.9°c | -0.9°c | 0.9°c | -0.2°c | 0°c | 1.3°c | 0.4°c | -0.5°c | 0°c | -1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.2°c | 5.7°c | 4.4°c | 1.5°c | -1.1°c | -5.5°c | -12.2°c | -10.4°c | -8.8°c | -8.4°c | -2.5°c | -3.6°c | -3.7°c | -6.3°c | -8.3°c | -10.5°c | -10.5°c | -6°c | -7.7°c | -2.6°c | -3.9°c | -0.9°c | 2.6°c | -1.5°c | -2.8°c | 4.4°c | 1.1°c | -3.4°c | 3.6°c | -2.7°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.7°c | 6.7°c | 4.8°c |
| Min temp | 2.5°c | 4.8°c | 3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.2°c | 5.7°c | 4.4°c |
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| Weather | Heavy rain/snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 12 cm | 11.4 cm |
| Max temp | 3.8°c | 1.7°c | -1.1°c |
| Min temp | 1.6°c | -1.1°c | -5.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.5°c | -1.1°c | -5.5°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -5.9°c | -5.9°c | -8.8°c |
| Min temp | -7.2°c | -8.8°c | -10.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -12.2°c | -10.4°c | -8.8°c |
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| Weather | Rather cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 5.7 cm |
| Max temp | -2.5°c | -2.3°c | -2°c |
| Min temp | -8.4°c | -3.7°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.4°c | -2.5°c | -3.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 16.6 cm | 16.9 cm | 17.1 cm |
| Max temp | -0.2°c | -1.1°c | -2.8°c |
| Min temp | -1.1°c | -2.8°c | -4.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.7°c | -6.3°c | -8.3°c |
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| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 8.4 cm | 10.8 cm | 8.4 cm |
| Max temp | -5.7°c | -5.4°c | -5.9°c |
| Min temp | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -7.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.5°c | -10.5°c | -6°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -2.6°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -7.7°c | -3.9°c | -3.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.7°c | -2.6°c | -3.9°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 2.9°c | 3°c | 0.9°c |
| Min temp | -0.9°c | 0.9°c | -0.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.9°c | 2.6°c | -1.5°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 4.9°c | 4.9°c | 1.5°c |
| Min temp | 0°c | 1.3°c | 0.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.8°c | 4.4°c | 1.1°c |
Resort (1228m)
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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Mainly fair |  Rain |
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Snow shower | Occasional snow |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Broken clouds |
Occasional snow |
Light snow | Heavy rain/snow |
Snow |
Snow shower | Light snow |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 6.5 cm | 11 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.8 cm | 4 cm | 3.5 cm | 8.5 cm | 10.4 cm | 5.5 cm | 5.3 cm | 3.8 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.5°c | 8.8°c | 6.1°c | 6°c | 3.7°c | 0.1°c | -3.2°c | -3.1°c | -6.6°c | -0.8°c | 0.2°c | 0.4°c | 2.1°c | 0.6°c | 0°c | -2.4°c | -2.6°c | -2.8°c | -1.7°c | -1°c | -2.2°c | 2.6°c | 3°c | 1.1°c | 3.5°c | 4°c | 1.2°c | 3.7°c | 4°c | 1°c |
| Min temp | 5.1°c | 6.1°c | 5.4°c | 2.9°c | 0.1°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -6.6°c | -8°c | -5.9°c | -1.1°c | -0.9°c | 0.1°c | -0.3°c | -1.4°c | -3.7°c | -3.7°c | -3.7°c | -4.6°c | -3.5°c | -3.5°c | -0.6°c | 1.1°c | -0.6°c | -0.8°c | 1.2°c | 0.1°c | -0.4°c | 1°c | -0.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.4°c | 7.2°c | 5.5°c | 5.6°c | 2.7°c | 0.1°c | -4.1°c | -3.8°c | -6.6°c | -5.9°c | -0.8°c | -0.9°c | -0.1°c | -2.9°c | -3.2°c | -2.4°c | -3.7°c | -3.2°c | -4.6°c | -1.7°c | -3.5°c | -0.6°c | 2.1°c | 1°c | -0.8°c | 3.2°c | 1.1°c | -0.4°c | 3.2°c | 0.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.5°c | 8.8°c | 6.1°c |
| Min temp | 5.1°c | 6.1°c | 5.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 4.4°c | 7.2°c | 5.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 6.5 cm | 11 cm |
| Max temp | 6°c | 3.7°c | 0.1°c |
| Min temp | 2.9°c | 0.1°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 5.6°c | 2.7°c | 0.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -3.2°c | -3.1°c | -6.6°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -6.6°c | -8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.1°c | -3.8°c | -6.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.8 cm | 4 cm |
| Max temp | -0.8°c | 0.2°c | 0.4°c |
| Min temp | -5.9°c | -1.1°c | -0.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.9°c | -0.8°c | -0.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 3.5 cm | 8.5 cm | 10.4 cm |
| Max temp | 2.1°c | 0.6°c | 0°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | -0.3°c | -1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.1°c | -2.9°c | -3.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 5.5 cm | 5.3 cm | 3.8 cm |
| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.6°c | -2.8°c |
| Min temp | -3.7°c | -3.7°c | -3.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.4°c | -3.7°c | -3.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.7°c | -1°c | -2.2°c |
| Min temp | -4.6°c | -3.5°c | -3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.6°c | -1.7°c | -3.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 2.6°c | 3°c | 1.1°c |
| Min temp | -0.6°c | 1.1°c | -0.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.6°c | 2.1°c | 1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.5°c | 4°c | 1.2°c |
| Min temp | -0.8°c | 1.2°c | 0.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.8°c | 3.2°c | 1.1°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 15/12/2024 |
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| Next 3 days | 30.3 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 60 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 5 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 7 out of 25 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 14 Dec 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 13 Apr 2025 |
France
Updated 17/12
Another really mixed week of weather is in store for the French Alps. Wednesday starts fine, dry and bright, with high pressure bringing mild temperatures high – positive temperatures at 2,000m can easily be expected.
As another area of strong low pressure moves over the UK and Ireland before heading into Northern Europe and Scandinavia, this will bring good snowfall even as far south as the French Alps. Conditions will change quickly on Thursday, with over a foot of snowfall expected down over the course of the day. This will start on higher slopes only as the freezing line remains high, brushing 2,500m at midday. However, this will fall as the day goes on, bringing snow all the way to lower elevations as the evening wears on. Friday will then start and stay cold, with -10°C expected around 2,000m – a mix of sun and cloud will be in store for Friday as the last few floccons move in over the course of the morning.
High pressure will then return on the weekend, with fine, dry and bright conditions dominating as temperatures remain cold. Even more unsettled weather will then move in again as the weekend concludes, bringing a few flurries of snow and possibly setting up for new snow for Christmas week – expect temperatures to rise again as the freezing line climbs back over 2,000m in this period.
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