Monts-Jura Ski Resort Guide
Monts-Jura Ski Resort Guide
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),
Select Monts-Jura Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Monts-Jura, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 37 |
Halfpipes: - |
| Summit: 1679 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 70% Int: 25% Adv: 5% |
Terrain Parks: - |
| Vertical Drop: 800 m |
X-Country: - |
| Lifts: 28 (6 chair lifts, 19 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: - |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 3 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: - |
Acres of ski: - |
| Bars: - |
Nearest Airport: Geneva |
| Nearest Train: Geneva |
Tourist Info Phone:: +33(0)450.20.91.43,
Monts-Jura Tourist Office Website |
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.
2011-11-08 |
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