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⛷ Northern Alps

Lus-la-Jarjatte

📍 Vercors, Drôme
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
2
33%
Green
3
50%
Blue
1
17%
Red
0
0%
Black
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6
Number of runs
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6 km
Skiable runs
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1,060m
Village altitude
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1,654m
Summit
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5
Lifts
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18€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Very affordable (1/10) · SnowFinder index from € (the cheapest) to €€€€€ (the most expensive)
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Practical information

Lus-la-Jarjatte is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Vercors, Drôme. The ski area stretches over 6 km of runs between 1,060 m and 1,654 m, served by 5 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.

About Lus-la-Jarjatte

Lus-la-Jarjatte is the southernmost resort in the Vercors, at 1,060 m in a wild natural cirque. Its small 20 km ski area is ideal for families. Nature guaranteed in this little-known corner of the Vercors, with views of the Trois Becs cliffs.

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  • Provençal Pre-Alps
  • Very family-friendly and affordable
  • Peaceful discovery
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Did you know?
The Jarjatte valley is a listed site: a tiny village-resort nestled at the bottom of a cirque, surrounded by the highest peaks in the Drôme.
The hamlet lies very close to the sources of the Buëch, at the junction between the Vercors to the west and the Dévoluy to the east.
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our view of Lus-la-Jarjatte

Lus-la-Jarjatte is a modest, under-the-radar resort: 6 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. Lus-la-Jarjatte'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 Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Lus-la-Jarjatte's moderate altitude, from 1,060 m at the base to 1,654 m at the summit, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly recommended. With a day lift pass at just 18€, Lus-la-Jarjatte 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: Lus-la-Jarjatte does not compete with the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather at Lus-la-Jarjatte
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
60
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📍 Village (1,060 m) vs Summit (1,654 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,060 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
60 cm average

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.

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