Les Plans d'Hotonnes is a ski resort in the Jura range, in the Ain. The ski area covers 15 km of runs between 1,150 m and 1,350 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass 20€ 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.
Les Plans d'Hotonnes is a resort in the Bugey at 1,150 m in the Ain, on the Plateau de Retord. Its 15 km alpine ski area has 13 runs (2 green, 7 blue, 4 red) served by 9 drag lifts, complemented by a snowpark and a biathlon stadium. Views of the Alps and the Jura from the runs.
- 13 runs (2 green/7 blue/4 red)
- Plateau de Retord, views of the Alps
- Nearby Nordic ski area, 150 km
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Les Plans d'Hotonnes is a small, modest-scale resort — 15 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. The family reputation of Les Plans d'Hotonnes is well deserved: 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 learning to ski with children. The modest altitude of Les Plans d'Hotonnes — base at 1,150 m, summit at 1,350 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 20€, Les Plans d'Hotonnes is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget or skiers who want to make the most of their days without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: Les Plans d'Hotonnes does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not claim to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, 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.
