La Source du Doubs-Mouthe is a ski resort in the Jura massif, in the Doubs department. The ski area covers 3 km of runs between 927 m and 1,172 m, served by 3 lifts. Day lift pass 18€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Mouthe is France's coldest village, often nicknamed 'French Siberia', nestled at 941 m in a hollow of the Haut-Doubs. Its ski resort, La Source du Doubs, offers 3 runs (one green, one blue, one red) between 927 and 1,172 m, served by 3 drag lifts. The intense cold guarantees good-quality artificial snow.
- Coldest village in France
- The legendary Source du Doubs
- Renowned neighbouring Nordic skiing
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
La Source du Doubs-Mouthe is a modest-scale, low-key resort: 3 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts at all. La Source du Doubs-Mouthe's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Jura for laying the foundations of skiing with children. La Source du Doubs-Mouthe's moderate altitude, with the base at 927 m and the summit at 1,172 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 18€, La Source du Doubs-Mouthe is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to fit in plenty of outings without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: La Source du Doubs-Mouthe doesn't compete with the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
