Moutain range
Massif du Jura
Alpine skiing
37 km of tracks
From 1000m to 1460m
green slopes
blue slopes
red slopes
black slopes
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A 900 m high resort in the French Jura, Métabief sits at the foot of the Morond mountain and offers ski terrain that will delight fans of downhill and cross-country skiing.
Moutain range
Massif du Jura
Alpine skiing
37 km of tracks
From 1000m to 1460m
green slopes
blue slopes
red slopes
black slopes
Métabief: a skiing destination for foodies
The village of Métabief in the Jura region began its transformation into a ski resort in the 1950s. Beforehand, the villagers had subsisted from livestock farming and dairy production. Even today, Métabief is a prized location for sampling French cheeses such as Comté, Morbier, Mont d’Or and Bleu de Gex during a tour of a local dairy. To get to know more about the resort’s heritage, you can visit the Musée de la Meunerie house in the former Métabief flour mill.
Buildings in the traditional Jura architectural style are now home to various retail outlets, bars and restaurants. Ski rental shops, après-ski shopping boutiques and corner shops cater to all your holiday needs. To round off your ski holiday in Métabief, take a train ride on Le Coni’Fer through snowy landscapes, try your hand at skijoring or ice climbing.
Ski area in Métabief
The Métabief ski area rises to an altitude of 1,430 m. Once you arrive in the upper reaches of the resort, take time out to admire the majestic panorama of the Alps rising in the distance. Afterwards, you can enjoy 37 km of pistes divided into 9 green runs, 12 blue runs, 11 red runs and 3 black runs at your leisure.
For fun on the snow, kids can learn to ski in the Jura Kid Park. Easy Park welcomes beginner freestylers, whilst those with more experience head to the Snowpark and Bio Park.
The ski terrain in Métabief also caters to cross-country enthusiasts. Indeed, the resort provides access to 167 km of groomed trails for classic cross-country skiing and skate skiing. The trails extend across sectors including Mont d’Or, Métabief, L’Herba and Entre-les-Fourgs.
Good to know about Métabief:
· Destination with fantastic local food;
· Vast ski terrain for downhill and cross-country skiing;
· The ideal resort in the Jura for fans of freestyle.
Will your next ski holiday take you to Métabief? By booking your ski rental online, you’ll have the option to use fastpass and collect your equipment without having to queue!