A Nordic getaway in the heart of the Jura mountains

The rolling hills of the Jura are perfect for cross-country skiing. The birthplace of champions, the Haut Doubs boasts 500 km of marked cross-country ski trails carrying the Nordique France label. There are circuits for every level and all ages, providing enjoyment for everyone whether young or old.
You can explore the region by skiing from one village to the next, or, for more experienced skiers, you can try out a section of the Grande Traversée du Jura (the Transjurassienne cross-country ski race).
Dual trail marking lets you try out a variety of different runs, day or night, on floodlit trails.

4 trails to discover:
– Le Val de Mouthe – Chapelle des Bois: 185 km of trails (Chapelle des Bois, Pré Poncet, Chaux-Neuve)
– Le Mont d’Or & les 2 Lacs: 151 km of trails (Métabief-Mont d’Or, Les Fourgs-Herba, Malbuisson-La Fuvelle, Entre-les-Fourgs)
– Pontarlier: 93 km of trails (Larmont, Malmaison, Les Granges Dessus)
– Montbenoît & le Saugeais: 82 km of trails (Arc sous Cicon, Chaux de Gilley, Gilley, Hauterive-la-Fresse)

Spotlight on La Grande Traversée du Jura
180 km of trails winding between combes and cluses (valleys and gorges) over the highest hills in the Massif du Jura, from Villers le Lac in the Doubs to Giron in the Ain.

Located on the Massif du Mont d’Or at an altitude of between 900 and 1 430m, Métabief is the region’s flagship ski resort. 37 km of ski runs and 4 play areas make it the ideal choice for family holidays. You can try out all the latest trends such as snowboarding, freestyling and even freeriding on off-piste tracks that have been made secure.

Close to Tillau and high above Pontarlier, Le Larmont is made for children who can learn to ski in all safety.

Other resorts including Les Fourgs, Entre-les-Fourgs, Mouthe, Chaux Neuve, La Chaux de Gilley and Gilley offer a full range of all the popular winter activities.

300 km of traditional marked trails for snowshoe excursions, together with “multi-activity” trails designed for tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and dog-sledding for a first contact with the snow.

4 circuits to explore:
– Le Val de Mouthe – Chapelle des Bois: 105 km of marked trails (Chapelle des Bois, Pré Poncet, Chaux-Neuve)
– Le Mont d’Or & les 2 Lacs: 93 km of marked trails (Métabief-Mont d’Or, Les Fourgs-Herba, Malbuisson-La Fuvelle, Entre-les-Fourgs)
– Pontarlier: 39 km of marked trails (Larmont, Malmaison, Les Granges Dessus)
– Montbenoît & le Saugeais: 38 km of marked trails (Arc sous Cicon, Chaux de Gilley, Gilley, Hauterive-la-Fresse)

Dog sleds
Sitting comfortably or standing in the leading position, climb aboard your sled pulled by its team of huskies and travel over the picture-perfect snowy expanses of the Jura mountains!
Please ask the reception desk for more information on this novel activity.

Backcountry, Nordic ski touring
Part cross-country and part Alpine skiing, backcountry is a novel activity that promotes off-piste skiing at medium elevations.
Ideal for excursions in the Jura, this off-piste sport gives you the opportunity to try out some original gear… wide skis for comfortable Alpine skiing, with fish scales providing grip on low relief.

Nordic ski touring
Get off the beaten track with Nordic ski touring; enjoy some great skiing while discovering the region’s attractions. This is an off-piste style of skiing, close to nature, that you can try out on the slopes of the Mont d’Or and Métabief resorts.
There is a marked trail that starts at Métabief and takes you up to the summit of Morond.