Mountain and winter sports Jura

The resort covers 4 communes, Les Rousses, Lamouran, Prémanon and Bois d'Amont. People come here primarily for the cross-country skiing area (220 km through enchanted forests), but it should not be forgotten that in the land of the Transjurassienne, people also ski downhill! To begin, park at Les Jouvencelles and discover a ski area that is easy enough for all levels of skiers. For children, a play area at Bois d'Amont allows them to learn the basics: slalom, direct tracks, bumps. Great sensations in prospect!

After the acrobatic courses in the trees or on walls, here is the Accropont which will suspend you at 72 m high! Held by your harness, you are not in the trees but hanging under the big viaduct of Villards-d'Héria with a breathtaking view of the valley. Three possibilities are available to you: the Toddlers course with a zip line accessible from 4 years old, the Emotions course, 7 zip lines from 100 to 150 m long, from 2 to 27 m high, and the Grands Frissons course, 10 zip lines from 100 to 300 m long, from 8 to... 72 m high.

Aboard a sled, you'll discover the wilderness of the Combe de Prénovel harnessed by dogs. A one-of-a-kind adventure that respects animals and nature. Join us as a family (2 adults and 2 children) for a guided tour led by a musher who will share his knowledge of the area and his passion for Nordic dogs. In summer, Terre et Neige offers self-guided or donkey-guided walks along hiking trails through forests and rivers.

Opened in 2012, this via ferrata is becoming an essential part of the region. This 350 m ski hiking route runs through the «Sous» cliff and offers stunning views of the lake Vouglans and its surroundings. Neither too simple nor too athletic, it allows everyone, according to its abilities, to begin to embark on this type of touristic-sports excursion thanks to 2 itineraries. Take an average of 1 hours to make this trip as a couple, group or family. An initiation course of 90 m (45 minutes and 15 minutes échappatoire) allows children (minimum size required: 1,10 m) to discover too, the joys of via ferrata. We advise you to do it in the morning in the morning to avoid the hot and reverberation of the rays of the sun on the lake. For non-insiders: it is possible to have you accompanied by: all information on the website or at the Moirans tourist office.

The Grandvaux Nordic ski area comprises four village resorts: Nanchez, Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux, Saint-Pierre Trémontagne and Lac des Rouges Truites. A variety of winter activities await you in the heart of nature. Whether you opt for a cross-country ski tour, a fast descent, skating or snow tubing, each resort offers its own area of expertise! After your outdoor adventures, warm up with a delicious fondue!

If you want to share a unique Nordic moment, this is for you. Le Ponard is an old alpine chalet nestled in the Risoux forest (1,200 m altitude). Individuals or groups can make a gourmet stop there at lunchtime, in the evening by reservation, or have a snack in the afternoon... It is the starting point for many hikes (even at night) accompanied by a qualified guide (animal tracks, tales under the stars, snowshoe walks...). The nights are enlivened with shows by regional artists. A real return to the roots.

The Northern Domain Oh! Jura consists of three stations: Cheese, Bellefontaine and Longchaumois. Nordic ski enthusiasts will surely enjoy their happiness, thanks to the 190 kilometres of bottom tracks and 22 snowshoe hiking trails. With varying difficulty, the different loops explore the mountain chain and the Swiss border, alternating passages in forests and lakes. The impressive activity panel allows you to compose your program according to the time you have and your level by varying the pleasures.

Tariff: Cross-country ski package from € 7 for Cheese and from € 8 for Bellefontaine and Longchaumois.

Duration: from one hour.

Difficulty: the tracks range from a very easy (green) level to a very difficult (black) level.

Two Nordic ski areas (Foncine-le-Haut and Haute-Joux, at altitudes of 930 to 1,275 meters) combine 26 snowshoe trails and 285 km of Nordic runs! A colossal playground that you can explore at your own pace, over several days or just a few hours. These snowshoe loops, from 1 to 10 km in length, let you discover the snow-covered landscapes of the Jura, alternating between forest passages and ridge walks, without ever having to retrace your steps! Great ideas for family outings during the winter vacations!

It is in the Jura Mountains that Sophie Tissot, a woman of many hats, accompanies and guides visitors through the Jura mountains. As a professional musher, she transmits her love for animals and her passion for sports and mountains. In all seasons, you can discover the Jura massif harnessed by dogs, in snowshoes, in sled or on skis in winter and in cani-rando in summer. Sophie proposes stays in total immersion with the dogs and the nature, go camping 1 or 2 nights at the top of the Jura.

For many years, brothers Guy and Hervé Balland explored the cross-country ski trails, taking part in events such as the French championship, the World Cup and the Olympic Games. But their passion for skiing hasn't waned. The three Balland stores are located close to the slopes, offering rental and sales services for cross-country and alpine skis, snowshoes, clothing, boots and even summer hiking equipment, as the mountains also offer their charms in the summer season.

Eskaléo Jura specializes in canyoning and via ferrata activities in the Jura region. They offer a number of via ferrata routes, including those at Lac de Vouglans, Morez and Pic de l'Aigle, as well as canyoning descents at the Grosdar cascades downstream, the Malvaux gorges at Foncine le Bas and Coiserette near Saint Claude. The canyoning and via ferrata sites are located in the heart of the Haut Jura Regional Nature Park. Eskaléo Jura is highly rated by customers, with 178 positive reviews.