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Monts-Jura Ski Resort Guide

Monts-Jura Ski Resort Guide

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Issued: 24 May

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Today’s Weather (1280 m)

PM
light snow
10 WSW10
1 °C F-Level
1450m
night
moderate snow
20 S20
1 °C F-Level
1300m
AM
moderate snow
5 W5
-2 °C F-Level
1000m

Even closer to Geneva airport than the Portes-du Soleil, the Jura mountains curve along the northern shore of Lake Leman (Geneva). The area includes vast cross-country options and several downhills. Mijoux and Lélex-Crozet villages form Monts-Jura resort, the largest ski area in the Jura. The vertical range (800m) is respectable and there are 50km of mixed pistes. They are mostly, through the forest but also on the bare summit ridges of the massif. Rarely considered by foreign visitors are the conveniences of Monts-Jura, it being within 1hr of Geneva airport, its relative cheapness compared to Alpine resorts (99,50 € for 6 days in 05/06) and the appeal of traditional Jura villages and restaurants. Monts-Jura is a viable alternative to the Alps when snow conditions are favourable. Indeed, it is not unknown for the snow to be better at Monts-Jura than in the Alps, and the landing approach to Geneva airport often provides a vantage point from which to judge the conditions. A viable alternative to Eastern Europe for budget skiers. For cross-country skiers, with over 2,500 km of marked trails, the Jura offers one of the largest in France and The Grande Traversée du Jura (Great Jura Trail) is a legendary trail of over 300 km.

Resorts close to Monts-Jura include: Mijoux-LaFaucille-Lelex (8 km), Lamoura (11 km), La Dôle (19 km), St-Cergue - La Dôle (21 km), Les Rousses (22 km),


Monts-Jura Location Maps

Monts-Jura Location Map

All Monts-Jura Resort Stats

Piste info

  • Trails (Pistes): 37
  • Beginner: 70%
  • Intermediate: 25%
  • Advanced: 5%
  • Cross-country: -
  • Snowmaking: -
  • Acres of ski: -
  • Terrain Parks: -
  • Halfpipes: -

Social

  • Restaurants: -
  • Bars: -
  • Slopeside accommodation: Y

Mountain info

  • Summit: 1679 m
  • Vertical Drop: 800 m
  • Base: 007

Lifts

  • Draglifts: 19
  • Chairlifts: 6
  • Gondolas / Cable Cars: 3
  • Toplift: m

Travel




Visitor Reviews of Monts-Jura


B Sears from France writes:

A very little known area very close to Geneva; you can see the main lift from the airport. There are two main areas Crozet/Lelex and Col de la Faucille, Crozet/lelex is only about 25/30 mins drive from Geneva as the cable car takes you up to the piste. La Faucille is a longer drive as you have to drive up the Jura via Gex about 35/45 mins. For me the Crozet area is better as it has some nice long runs with a couple of restaurants, is also good for most standards. La Faucille is very pretty and is not so exposed if the Bies is blowing as it's mostly in the trees.
If you're in Geneva on business or just fancy a quick ski weekend it's worth checking out.

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City Forecasts
Closest to Monts-Jura

city forecasts
Vernier, Switzerland 14 km
Geneva, Switzerland 18 km
Lancy, Switzerland 18 km
Annemasse, France 25 km
Thonon-les-Bains, France 42 km

Surf Breaks
Closest to Monts-Jura

surf forecast
Acque-Calde (Savona), Italy 298 km
Varazze, Italy 298 km
Cogoleto, Italy 299 km
Finale Ligure, Italy 302 km
Voltri, Italy 302 km

Resorts and Mountain Peaks Surrounding Monts-Jura

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Mountain Peaks
Closest to Monts-Jura

mountain forecasts
Cret de la Neige, France 3 km
Le Reculet, France 5 km
La Dole, France 19 km
Saleve, France 27 km
Vuache, France 27 km