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3.9 ⭐
⛷ Jura

Métabief Mont d'Or

📍 Doubs
Local costs €€€€€
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Ski area overview
7
27%
Green
10
38%
Blue
8
31%
Red
1
4%
Black
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26
Number of runs
⛰️
26 km
Skiable runs
🏘️
900m
Village altitude
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1,423 m
Summit
🚡
13
Lifts
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34€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Affordable (3/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Métabief Mont d'Or is a ski resort in the Jura massif, in the Doubs. The area stretches over 26 km of runs between 900 m and 1,423 m, served by 13 lifts. Day pass 34€ 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 Métabief Mont d'Or
Métabief Mont d'Or ski runs

Métabief Mont d'Or is the main resort of the Franco-Swiss Jura, at 1,000 m, beneath the Mont d'Or (1,463 m). Its 40 km of runs offer a unique view over Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps. A family-friendly and Nordic resort, with reliable snow thanks to its altitude and the Jura's humidity.

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  • Largest resort in the Jura
  • Views of the Alps on clear days
  • Label Famille Plus
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Did you know?
Residents of Métabief are nicknamed the « Chats-Gris ». What is known as 'the Métabief resort' actually brings together six communes (Métabief, Jougne, Les Hôpitaux-Neufs, Les Hôpitaux-Vieux, Longevilles-Mont-d'Or and Rochejean).
The village is just 7 km from the Swiss border; its 'Piquemiette' ski sector even touches the border directly, at the foot of the Mont d'Or cliffs.
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
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black 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
⭐⭐⭐
April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Métabief Mont d'Or

Métabief Mont d'Or is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 26 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. Métabief Mont d'Or's 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's one of the most reassuring resorts in the Jura for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Métabief Mont d'Or's moderate altitude, with the base at 900 m and the summit at 1,423 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the surest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. The day pass at 34€ remains reasonable for the quality of the area on offer. Counting accommodation, skiing and meals, Métabief Mont d'Or suits those who want a good week without the final bill knocking them off their chair. In short: Métabief Mont d'Or doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Métabief Mont d'Or
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
80
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📍 Village (900 m) vs Summit (1,423 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
900 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
80 cm avg.

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.

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