Monts Jura Ski Resort Guide
Monts Jura, France
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Apres-Ski. |
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| Highest Lift | 1,600m |
| Resort Height | 1,000m |
| Nearest Airports | Dole–Jura and Annecy |
Monts Jura
Monts Jura offers a unique alpine experience in the Jura Mountains. With stunning views and diverse terrain, it's a hidden gem for winter sports enthusiasts.
Summary
Monts Jura features over 50 kilometers of slopes, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Its proximity to Geneva makes it an accessible choice for weekend getaways and family trips.
The ski area of Monts Jura is in the French Jura at an altitude of 1,000m.
Monts Jura has direct access to 38 marked pistes, served by a total of 31 ski lifts.
Snow and Weather
Monts Jura enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of 200 centimeters each season and snow depths typically reaching up to 120 centimeters. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski regularly.
When will it snow in Monts Jura?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Monts Jura.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Monts Jura Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 17 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 140km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 31 | |
Monts Jura Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,600m |
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| Resort Altitude (Monts Jura) | 1,000m |
| Lowest Piste | 900m |
| Max Vertical | 700m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Apres-Ski |
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Skiing
The Monts Jura ski area boasts peaks reaching up to 1,690 meters, providing excellent elevation for snow coverage. Notable pistes include the Les Dappes and Le Crêt de la Neige, complemented by efficient lifts like the Télécorde and the La Catheline gondola.
Monts Jura offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will find ample opportunities at Monts Jura, including dedicated terrain parks like the Park du Cret de la Neige. The varied terrain allows for exciting runs and tricks, appealing to all skill levels.
Location and Map
Where is Monts Jura?
This ski resort is in the French Jura.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Monts Jura is Dole–Jura, 65 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Chambery, Sion, Geneva, Berne, Grenoble and Basel airports are all within three hours drive.
Dole–Jura is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Monts Jura is easily accessible via major routes, with the nearest airports being Geneva and Lyon. From Geneva, take the A40 motorway to reach the resort in approximately an hour.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 31 ski lifts are able to uplift 19,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 65 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Monts Jura open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late March.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at local favorites like Le Refuge and La Petite Montagne, where you can enjoy a lively atmosphere with drinks and local cuisine. For night owls, the nearby clubs offer a fun nightlife scene.
