Les Rousses is a ski resort in the Jura massif, in Jura. The ski area covers 34 km of pistes between 1,120 m and 1,680 m, served by 23 lifts. Day lift pass 41€ 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.
The pass sold here is the 'Jura sur Léman': it covers three massifs, the Tuffes and the Serra on the French side, and the Dôle on the Swiss side, linked to the Tuffes by ski. A cheaper 'Massif Serra seul' pass also exists for that sector alone. Les Rousses is the main resort in the Jura at 1,110 m, with 50 km of alpine pistes and an immense Nordic area. On the doorstep of Switzerland, this village-resort offers quality skiing in a landscape of wide snowy meadows. Famous for its AOP comté cheese market and its Franco-Swiss setting.
- 200 km of Nordic pistes
- 4 communes linked in the Haut-Jura
- Nordic and alpine combined
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Designed on a human scale, Les Rousses focuses on quality of welcome and closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 34 km of pistes are ideally suited to a 3 to 4-day stay, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Les Rousses' family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, 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. Les Rousses' moderate altitude — starting at 1,120 m, summit at 1,680 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the most reliable months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. At 41€ for a day pass, Les Rousses sits in the intermediate category on budget — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Les Rousses is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincere family atmosphere and pistes suited to everyone. Hard to go wrong with a stay here.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
