At the foot of the majestic Mont d’Or, on the border with Switzerland, Métabief is the largest and sportiest resort in the French Jura. A four-season destination par excellence, it offers in winter a varied alpine ski area with exceptional panoramas over the Alps range, and transforms in summer into a mountain biking hub. With its young, family atmosphere, its “Terre de Jeux 2024” label and its multitude of activities, Métabief is a complete, lively resort, appealing equally to skiing enthusiasts and lovers of nature and thrills.
Métabief
Overview
Métabief
📏 Altitude: 1000 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 26 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 70 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 33.9 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of Métabief
The Metabief resort is a mid-mountain destination organised around the village of Metabief and extending across the slopes of the Mont d’Or. Its ski area is one of the largest in the Jura and consists of 3 linked sectors: Metabief — the main sector, accessible from the ski area base, offering the greatest vertical drop and the most technical runs, as well as the snowpark. Super-Longevilles — this sunnier slope offers fine blue and red runs, ideal for family skiing. Piquemiette — accessible from the village of Jougne, this is a wilder and more forested sector, often less crowded. In winter, the resort is renowned for the diversity of its runs winding between forests and high pastures, always with the spectacular view of the Alps as a backdrop. In summer, it changes face to become a nationally renowned Bike Park, confirming its status as a four-season destination.
Our review — Métabief
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — Métabief
- 🌟 Village resort (Doubs)
- 📏 1000 m Village altitude (1420 m Top altitude)
- 👤 1.394 inhabitants
- 🎿 26 runs
🚠 21 ski lifts
Average lift age: 35 years
When to visit
Métabief in summer
In summer, Metabief is the mountain biking kingdom. Its Bike Park offers downhill, enduro and all-level routes. The resort also offers a summer sledge, tree-top adventure courses and numerous hiking possibilities on the Mont d’Or. The proximity of the Lac de Saint-Point allows water sports.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Tree climbing • ✅ Summer sledging
Métabief in winter
In winter, alpine skiing is the star activity. The resort is also a gateway to the great Jura Nordic ski area. Families particularly appreciate the Jura Kid Park — a fun area for children. The resort also offers biathlon initiation, snowshoe walks and fat biking on snow.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks
Skiing
Below are the 3 ski areas accessible from Métabief: Magic Pass (alpin), Métabief (alpin), Métabief (nordique).
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.
Ski area — Métabief
⛰️ Altitudes: 975 m – 1420 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 25 km
💰 Day pass: 33.9 €
Capital of skiing in the Haut-Doubs, Metabief is the Jura’s main mountain resort. Deployed on Mont d’Or slopes between 900 and 1,423 metres, it offers far more than simple ski domain: a true four-season destination living with nature and sport rhythm. Anchored in six authentic villages — Metabief, Les Hôpitaux-Vieux, Les Hôpitaux-Neufs, Jougne, Les Longevilles Mont d’Or and Rochejean — the resort combines preserved environment charm with modern, fun infrastructure. Its 26 km alpine domain satisfies all desires. Families and beginners have two dedicated safe-learning zones while more experienced skiers and snowboarders can perfect technique on varied runs or enjoy freestyle area. Two ski schools assist all-level skiers. But Metabief experience extends beyond skiing. The resort is renowned for wide activity palette — winter and summer. The flagship attraction is Cimes Toboggan — a 700+ metre rail toboggan guaranteeing 40 km/hour thrills day and night in festive, colourful atmosphere. Beyond sliding, visitors enjoy snowshoe pleasure, dog-sledding fun or snack-bar treats. This versatility makes Metabief complete, dynamic destination promising unforgettable memories for all.
Cross-country ski area — Métabief
⛰️ Altitudes: 980 m – 1380 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 70 km
💰 Day pass: 9 €
In the Jura massif heart, Metabief’s Nordic domain is genuine nature and cross-country paradise offering vast trail network across three distinct sectors each with own atmosphere. The main Mont d’Or sector, departing from Granges Raguin, is largest with 40+ km classic and skating trails. Complete terrain with snowshoe routes, toboggan run and original fun activities like electric scooters. Further north, L’Herba sector from La Seigne departure offers 19 km intimate-setting trails. Ideal biathlon initiation site or night-skiing outing on lit runs. Finally, Metabief village sector from village departure offers 8 km easily-accessible trails. Perfect starting point for family walks, accessible-via-chairlift snowshoe outings or famous Cimes rail toboggan. This complementarity makes Metabief Nordic domain prime destination offering incredible landscape and activity diversity for all practice levels.
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Ski pass prices — Métabief
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Métabief.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Pass (alpin skiing) | N/A | N/A | 1010 € | 2026-2027 |
| Métabief (alpin skiing) | 33.9 € | 168 € | 505 € | 2025-2026 |
| Métabief (nordique skiing) | 9 € | 50 € | 80 € | 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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