Menthières is a ski resort in the Jura massif, in the Ain. The ski area covers 3 km of runs between 1,070 m and 1,535 m, served by 4 lifts. Day lift pass 12€ 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.
Menthières is a micro-resort at 1,100 m in the southern Jura, with 8 km of family-friendly runs. An authentically rural atmosphere in a setting of Jura meadows and forests. Ideal for a first taste of skiing in a calm, unpretentious setting.
- Southern Jura
- Family micro-resort
- Very affordable
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Menthières is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 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. Menthières' family reputation 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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. Menthières' modest altitude — 1,070 m at the base, 1,535 m at the summit — makes it sensitive to climatic variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, following the snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 12€, Menthières is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget or skiers who want to make lots of outings without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked address. In short: Menthières does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
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.
