The Massif des Brasses, a winter and summer sports and leisure resort, brings together several villages (Bogève, Onnion, Saint-Jeoire, Viuz-en-Sallaz) nestled in the heart of the Chablais Prealps in Haute-Savoie. At an altitude ranging from 900m to 1,500m, this human-scale destination cultivates a family atmosphere and privileged access to unspoilt nature. In winter, it offers a friendly alpine ski area, particularly suited to families and beginner to intermediate skiers, as well as a renowned Nordic site on the Plaine-Joux plateau (Les Brasses). In summer, the mountain becomes a vast playground for hiking and mountain biking, offering panoramas over the surrounding mountains and sometimes Lake Geneva or Mont-Blanc.
Les Brasses
Overview
Les Brasses
📏 Altitude: 880 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 35 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 40 km
🌟 Resort style: Snow stadium
💰 From 32.5 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of Les Brasses
The Brasses resort is organised around several villages and ski area bases spread across the communes of Bogeve, Onnion, Saint-Jeoire and Viuz-en-Sallaz. The architecture is typically Savoyard, with traditional chalets and renovated farms that blend harmoniously into the mid-mountain landscape, between spruce forests and high pastures. The main ski area bases offer essential services (ticket offices, equipment hire, ski schools) in a relaxed atmosphere. The Plaine-Joux plateau (not to be confused with the one at Passy), accessible from Bogeve, is the heart of the Nordic activity, with its lodge and trails laid out in a natural and peaceful setting.
Our review — Les Brasses
2.8/5
Ski area — key figures — Les Brasses
- 🌟 Snow stadium (Haute-Savoie)
- 📏 880 m Village altitude (1500 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 7.074 tourist beds
- 🎿 21 runs
🚠 14 ski lifts
Average lift age: 42 years
When to visit
Les Brasses in summer
In summer, the Massif des Brasses offers a verdant and peaceful setting for numerous outdoor activities. Hiking is the highlight, with marked trails for all levels leading for example to the Pointe des Brasses (1,503 m) for a panorama over the Lake Geneva Alps, Mont Blanc and the Jura. Mountain biking is also very popular, with varied routes through forests and high pastures. The proximity of Lake Geneva allows you to combine mountain pleasures with water activities. A destination appreciated for its calm, the beauty of its landscapes and the possibility of discovering the rural heritage and traditions of the Chablais.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Les Brasses in winter
In winter, Les Brasses is a popular destination for family skiing and Nordic activities. Its alpine ski area, spread across several sectors, offers around thirty kilometres of runs particularly well suited to beginners and intermediate skiers. The atmosphere is convivial and the views of the surrounding mountains are magnificent. The Plaine-Joux (Les Brasses) Nordic site, on the commune of Bogeve, is a well-regarded Nordic area with nearly 40 km of cross-country trails. Snowshoe walks, toboggan pistes and a few children’s activities complete the winter offering, for authentic and affordable snow holidays.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing
Skiing
Below are the 3 ski areas accessible from Les Brasses: Les Brasses (alpin), Magic Pass (alpin), Plaine-Joux (Les Brasses) (nordique).
Ski area — Les Brasses
⛰️ Altitudes: 880 m – 1500 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 35 km
💰 Day pass: 32.5 €
The Les Brasses alpine ski area extends between 900 and 1,500 metres altitude, offering around 30 to 37 kilometres of runs. It is served by around twelve ski lifts, mainly drag lifts and a few chairlifts. With a majority of green and blue runs, complemented by red runs and a few black runs (such as La Joux), the ski area is ideal for families and beginner to intermediate skiers. It offers pleasant skiing through forest and high pastures, with fine panoramas. Beginner areas and toboggan pistes are also laid out.
Ski area — Magic Pass
True skiing revolution, Magic Pass is seasonal pass giving unlimited access to 80+ ski-resort network. Born in Switzerland, this skiing key conquered the Alps and Jura by massively spreading in France. For 2025 season, it integrates 9 French resorts offering exceptional terrain diversity from North Alps’ grand domains to Jura’s authentic landscapes. Magic Pass concept is simple and attractive: single pass bought pre-season at more competitive price if purchased earliest. It offers unlimited access to all partner resorts from early November to late April. Promise of total freedom for gliding enthusiasts exploring new horizons each weekend without repurchasing passes. 2025 French offer deploys across three distinct, complementary territories: North Alps gems — with Grand-Bornand arrival, Magic Pass gets one Aravis jewels, renowned for varied skiing and charming village. Completed by Praz de Lys – Sommand offering nature skiing with grandiose panoramas. Léman balconies — pass accesses trio of resorts overlooking Lake Léman. Thollon Les Mémises, Les Brasses, Hirmentaz and Les Habères are family-excellence destinations renowned for spectacular views and convivial atmosphere. Jura massif strength — Magic Pass becomes Jura reference integrating its largest domains. Metabief, Mont d’Or sporty resort, Monts Jura and four gate-Geneva sites plus transborder Jura-sur-Léman space (French Rousses side) offer immense terrain for massif enthusiasts.
Cross-country ski area — Plaine-Joux (Les Brasses)
⛰️ Altitudes: 1200 m – 1320 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 40 km
💰 Day pass: 10.9 €
The Massif des Brasses is home to an excellent Nordic skiing site on the Plaine-Joux plateau (commune of Bogeve), between 1,220 and 1,300 metres altitude. The ski area offers nearly 40 kilometres of trails (around 44 km according to some sources) groomed for both classic and skating technique, crossing varied landscapes of forests and clearings with views of Mont Blanc. It includes several trails of different levels (green, blue, red, one black), as well as marked snowshoe routes. A Nordic lodge on site provides equipment hire, a warm room and information. The site is labelled Nordic France and is very popular for its tranquillity and environmental quality.
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Ski pass prices — Les Brasses
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Les Brasses.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Brasses (alpin skiing) | 32.5 € | 162 € | 399 € | 2025-2026 |
| Magic Pass (alpin skiing) | N/A | N/A | 1010 € | 2026-2027 |
| Plaine-Joux (Les Brasses) (nordique skiing) | 10.9 € | 47 € | 99 € | 2025-2026 |
Additional information
- Magic Pass: Le forfait prix du forfait Magic Pass est progressif. Ainsi, entre le 11 mars et le 8 avril 2025, le forfait était disponible à 444 € pour un adulte alors qu’il vous coûtera 999 € au cœur de la saison de ski.
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