In the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, on the border with Switzerland, Les Rousses resort is unlike any other: it’s a gentle mountain destination made up of four authentic villages (Les Rousses, Lamoura, Prémanon, Bois d’Amont). An absolute reference for Nordic skiing with one of the largest areas in France, it also offers several family alpine ski areas, including one side in Switzerland. The first French resort labelled “Flocon Vert” for its commitment to sustainability, Les Rousses offers a true nature experience, where landscapes of valleys, lakes and spruce forests invite you to escape.
Les Rousses
Overview
Les Rousses
📏 Altitude: 1110 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 33 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 149 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 40.5 €/day (2026-2027)
Overview of Les Rousses
The identity of the resort rests on its organisation across four villages, each with its own charm and character. Les Rousses is the main town — lively and commercial. Premanon houses the Espace des Mondes Polaires. Lamoura borders its lake, frozen in winter, and Bois d’Amont is the home of timber craftsmanship. Skiing is spread across several sites: alpine skiing is distributed across several massifs. The main one — the Tuffes massif — is linked to the Swiss slope of La Dole, forming the cross-border area Jura sur Leman. The Serra, Noirmont and Bellefontaine massifs (partner village resort) complete the offering with family runs laid through forest. Nordic skiing is the resort’s DNA. With over 170 km of trails, it is one of the largest and most well-regarded Nordic ski areas in France, crossing the mythical forests of the Risoux and the Massacre. This multi-site resort, awarded the Flocon Vert label, offers total immersion in the Jura nature, with an unbeatable view of the Alps and Mont Blanc from the summits.
Our review — Les Rousses
3.8/5
Ski area — key figures — Les Rousses
- 🌟 Village resort (Jura)
- 📏 1110 m Village altitude (1679 m Top altitude)
- 👤 3.779 inhabitants
- 🎿 33 runs
🚠 28 ski lifts
Average lift age: 39 years
When to visit
Les Rousses in summer
In summer, the resort is a paradise for hiking and mountain biking, with hundreds of kilometres of marked trails through forests and valleys. The lakes (Lac des Rousses, Lac de Lamoura) become leisure bases for water activities (swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking). The Golf du Rochat and tree-top adventure courses complete a very rich summer offering, focused on nature.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Tree climbing
Les Rousses in winter
In winter, the resort is the Nordic skiing capital. It is also a major destination for snowshoeing, with dozens of marked routes. Alpine skiing is family-friendly and convivial. Original activities such as biathlon, dog sledding and skating on the frozen lake are very popular.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Dog sledding • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks
Skiing
Below are the 3 ski areas accessible from Les Rousses: Jura sur Léman (alpin), Magic Pass (alpin), Les Rousses (nordique).
Ski area — Jura sur Léman
⛰️ Altitudes: 1145 m – 1679 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 33 km
💰 Day pass: 40.5 €
The Station des Rousses’ alpine skiing offer is unique in the Jura, spread across four distinct massifs totalling around 33 km runs and 27 mechanical lifts. This multi-site layout allows varying pleasures and atmospheres from high-altitude panoramic to intimate forest skiing. The main domain is the transborder Jura-sur-Léman space — largest in the Jura arc — linking the French Tuffes massif to La Dôle Swiss slope peaking at 1,677 m. This space offers 35 varied runs (mostly blue and red) delivering unforgettable skiing with Lake Léman, Alps chain and Mont Blanc spectaular panoramas. Additionally, the resort offers three smaller-character family domains perfect for nature and quiet skiing. The La Serra massif, very sunny, suits learning and intermediate skiers with wide, accessible runs. The Noirmont massif appeals through wilder setting and fine forest descents offering intimate atmosphere. Finally, partnering Bellefontaine village resort is genuine beginner cocoon with gentle runs for first sliding. This diversity enriches Station des Rousses allowing each skier finding corresponding terrain.
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 — Les Rousses
⛰️ Altitudes: 1000 m – 1650 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 151 km
💰 Day pass: 10.4 €
The Station des Rousses Nordic domain is genuine institution — absolute reference for all European cross-country enthusiasts. Rewarded highest Nordic France distinction, it deploys exceptional approximately 150 km trail network in the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park heart. Immense terrain extends across four village stations — Les Rousses, Premanon, Lamoura and Bois d’Amont — offering incredible landscape diversity. Runs groomed for skating and classic skiing wind through snow combes, edge frozen lakes and penetrate majestic Risoux and Massacre spruce forests. This variety lets each cross-country skier from contemplative beginner to most experienced athlete find their happiness. Beyond cross-country skiing, the domain offers nearly 100 km snowshoe routes allowing total immersion in preserved, silent nature. This grandiose setting and abundant offering make Les Rousses undisputed capital of Jura Nordic skiing.
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Ski pass prices — Les Rousses
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Les Rousses.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jura sur Léman (alpin skiing) | 40.5 € | 204.5 € | 555 € | 2026-2027 |
| Magic Pass (alpin skiing) | N/A | N/A | 1010 € | 2026-2027 |
| Les Rousses (nordique skiing) | 10.4 € | 50 € | 119 € | 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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