Snowsure: 2.5
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- St-Cergue - La Dôle is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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January 04, 2014
Bruster from
Switzerland
Bruster from
Switzerland
St Cergue (St-Cergue - La Dôle) is a small village at 1050m, on the train line from Nyon. They have two small ski areas in the village; the main two slopes are floodlit for night skiing and this is the best time to ski in St Cergue, followed by a beer or a fondue in one of the many local restaurants.
La Dole is a 15 minute drive from St Cergue (or you can take the train and ski bus) and another review is excellent and covers most of the important things. I would just add that you can also connect directly (ski) across to the the massif des Tuffes which connects into an additional 15 runs including some excellent greens for new skiers.
If you have to hire ski equipment it's really worth heading to Les Rousses town center where there are several places to rent or buy, my favorite is Intersport, on Rue Pasteur, where they are friendly, well stocked and have a quick boots-skis-pay system. Avoid the queues early in the morning at the piste side rental places. Milena Sports, in St Cergue, is very expensive and the equipment limited so only go there if you have to.
Eating on the slopes can be a challenge but here are several places to choose from: in La Dole the quickest is to grab a hotdog at one of two little wooden snack bars, over on the French side the best by far is the Flocon by the Balancier lift. If you find yourself in Jouvencelles at lunch time then try to get a seat at the creperie, quick and kid friendly.
The other reviewer is is right about the snow making at La Dole but the French side have plenty of cannons and the nearby La Serra area somehow manage to keep the runs open that little bit longer.
I hope this review is helpful. We love this region as it is on our doorstep and have enjoyed some great ski conditions in 2012 and 2013.
April 29, 2011
Thomas Wilkins from
Switzerland
Thomas Wilkins from
Switzerland
Alpine ski/snowboard at La Dole.
Great views, ease of parking, quiet lifts and runs make this a good place to visit for a day or two of skiing/snowboarding. The north facing slopes mean that the snow condition remains good even on sunny days at this altitude. There are a few piste-side cafes offering basic food and drinks, nothing too fancy. Shops, restaurants and banks are available in the town of Les Rousses.
If you are visiting for more than a few days there are other ski-lift areas very nearby to provide some variety, not to mention the numerous cross-country ski trails in this area offering hundreds of kilometres or piste in total. A ski bus system operates locally and connects to the train line to Switzerland, although a car would be very useful to get around.
Lifts:
One chairlift runs from the bottom to the very top and is in excellent condition (c. 2008). This is the best choice for snowboarders.
There are 8 drag (button) lifts, 3 of which are of a decent length and offer a reasonable run length. The rest are fairly short and good for learners. The condition of the drag lifts varies but are generally well maintained. During the week not all lifts will be operated depending on snow conditions and how busy it is likely to be with groups etc.
Runs:
When snow cover is complete, the runs are well groomed and offer good areas for beginners and a reasonable choice for intermediate level skiers. There is little to offer the advanced skier with the 'black' runs not particularly long or taxing, however, there can be some good off-piste runs in the upper section to about half-way down through the trees.
For snowboarders who prefer not to take the drag lifts there is obviously less on offer but the chairlift still provides uplift for a selection of pleasant runs all starting on the same traverse at the top of the mountain. There are a few opportunities to cross between trails in the forest although a couple of sections require some speed to pass through without having to walk.
School ski groups use this area but tend to stick to the drag lifts at the sides or use the nearby area of Les Tuffes.
There is little or no snow-making here.
October 03, 2006
Martin from
Switzerland
Martin from
Switzerland
So the top of the lift is max 1678 m.
The ski resort is located at 40 km from Geneva or 20 km from Nyon, from both you can use the train until the bottom of the lift !!!
From the top you have a beautiful view above the Alps and Geneva's lake. The ski resort is not very "hard" to ski, it is very recommended for beginners and people who want to do nordic ski...
For more informations see the link below :
http://www.tprnov.ch/dole.htm
see you soon !
José Martin
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