The Ski Resort
In the regional nature reserve Haut-Jura located between France and Switzerland lies the skiing area Les Rousses, offering 48 km (30 mi) of slopes.
Off the mainstream runways, one can discover several varied ski-runs in the five skiing areas of the region, where both beginners as well as advanced skiers and snowboarders will enjoy themselves thoroughly. All fans of winter sports can experience their runway pleasure having a choice between four villages to start from. Les Rousses has a lot of stunning landscapes to offer. Skiing along gentle slopes between firs and spruces and enjoying a view on the Alps, the Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva will make your visit special.
Les Rousses offers slopes for Alpine snow sports lovers of any level. Furthermore, it is one of the largest skiing areas for Nordic snow sports. You can go on and discover the whole area whilst cross-country skiing on 220 km (137 mi) of ski trails.
Interesting facts
- Offering 30 miles of slopes and terrain, Les Rousses is among the 3 largest Ski Resorts the Franche-Comté.
- Les Rousses is among the 3 best rated Ski Resorts the Franche-Comté.
- Elevated between 3675 ft and 5512 ft, the Ski Resort is among the 3 highest elevated Ski Resorts the Franche-Comté. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1837 ft. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 2687 ft.
- Snow coverage is usually best during April, offering an average snow depth of 34 " at summit elevation and 4 " at the base. Therefore Les Rousses is among the 3 ski Resorts with best snow conditions the Franche-Comté.
