The first Jura village arriving from the Doubs, Foncine-le-Haut is the very embodiment of the authentic mountain village. Located in the upper Saine valley, this family resort cultivates a discreet charm, far from the buzz of the major destinations. Here, water and forest are everywhere. The cradle of generous nature, Foncine is an ideal “four-season” playground for families seeking to disconnect. While winter favours Nordic skiing thanks to its immense forests, summer reveals natural treasures such as the source of the Saine or the surrounding waterfalls.
Foncine-le-Haut
Overview
Foncine-le-Haut
📏 Altitude: 900 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 2 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 110 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
Overview of Foncine-le-Haut
Foncine-le-Haut stretches along the Saine river, in an open valley bordered by the forest massifs of the Mont Noir and the Haute-Joux. The village has preserved its soul, living year-round with its shops, craftspeople and farms. The habitat is typical of the Haut-Jura, built of robust farmhouses. The territory is marked by water (waterfalls, springs) and viewpoints offering unbeatable views over the Jura range. It is a human-scale resort, where the welcome is simple and warm — perfect for a gentle immersion in the Regional Nature Park.
Our review — Foncine-le-Haut
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — Foncine-le-Haut
- 🌟 Village resort (Jura)
- 📏 900 m Village altitude (1030 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 4 runs
🚠 3 ski lifts
Average lift age: 35 years
When to visit
Foncine-le-Haut in summer
From the first fine days, the Saine valley becomes a cool haven. Hiking: the trail to the Source de la Saine is a must-see accessible to all. The more athletic can climb to the Bulay viewpoint for a 360-degree panorama. White-water and fishing: the Saine river, a first-category waterway, is renowned for trout fishing. Mountain biking: the varied terrain offers circuits for all levels, between valleys and forests.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Foncine-le-Haut in winter
Winter transforms Foncine into a versatile white paradise, though Nordic skiing is the star activity here thanks to the link with the neighbouring mythical sites (Chapelle-des-Bois). Sliding: beyond cross-country skiing, the resort offers a small pocket alpine ski area perfect for beginners. New sliding: the village has diversified with a snowtubing piste (inflatable rings on snow) and ski touring routes. Nature: snowshoeing is a highlight with numerous marked trails, notably on the Bayard trapper site.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Foncine-le-Haut: Foncine-le-Haut (alpin), Foncine-le-Haut (nordique).
Ski area — Foncine-le-Haut
⛰️ Altitudes: 900 m – 1030 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 2 km
Cross-country ski area — Foncine-le-Haut
⛰️ Altitudes: 900 m – 1260 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 110 km
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