Les Rousses at a glance
- Ideal for
- Families: La Serra, gentle runs and sledging
- Cross-country skiers: nearly 150 km of Nordic trails
- From Geneva: Geneva 45 km away, train to La Cure
- Less suitable if
- If you want to ski high: summit at 1,678 m
- Spring snow: last day planned for 21 March
Weather, snow and webcams in Les Rousses
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Where to stay in Les Rousses
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
What to do in Les Rousses besides skiing
Les Rousses piste map and ski area
Beginners: Discovery pass €17, beginner lifts from age 5 · rope tow at La Serra
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Les Rousses lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Jura sur Léman · 1 day | €40.50 | €30.50 |
| Jura sur Léman · 6 days | €204.50 | €157.50 |
| Serra · 1 day | €34.50 | €26.50 |
| Jura sur Léman · 4 hours | €37.50 | €28 |
2026-2027 prices · Child 5–15 · free for under-5s · Swiss La Dôle included · €3 card · Magic Pass accepted · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Les Rousses
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Les Rousses, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: ALM Sports · other rental shops in the 4 villages
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| ESF, 5 adult group lessons of 1h45 | from €182 |
| ESF, 3 adult group lessons, half-day | from €112 |
| ESF, 5 children’s group lessons | from €182 |
| ESF, private lesson 55 min, 1 person | from €65 |
ESF Les Rousses Club Piou-Piou from age 4; children’s snow garden at Lamoura from age 3 · The 2h ESF package is bought online, with 5 days of lessons.
When to ski in Les Rousses
Best time: January and February
Getting to Les Rousses
On site
Where to eat and unwind in Les Rousses
Telemark’afe facing the runs, then the restaurants of Les Rousses village, rue Pasteur
Restaurants in the resort
Jura specialities, cheeses, homemade desserts
📍 Les Rousses, rue PasteurComté fondue, hot mont-d’or, dishes with morels
📍 Route BlancheGrill and pizzas in a former cheese dairy
📍 Les RoussesLog chalet, Franche-Comté specialities
📍 On the shore of Lac des Rousses5-course menu built around Jura produce
📍 LamouraFresh, local and organic produce, tea room
📍 PrémanonSun terrace facing the runs, wood stove inside
📍 Route BlancheTerrace facing La Dôle, local produce, booking required
📍 Towards La GivrineMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Spa and beauty salon in Lamoura, children welcome
At Le Sentier (Switzerland): 25 m pool and wellness area
15 km from Les Rousses, rue Germain Paget in Morbier
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Les Rousses resort open?
The Jura sur Léman alpine area plans to open from 5 December 2026 to 21 March 2027, depending on snow conditions. The lifts run from 9am to 4:45pm.
How much is a lift pass in Les Rousses?
A Jura sur Léman day costs €40.50 for an adult and €30.50 for ages 5 to 15, 6 days €204.50 and €157.50. The Serra pass, limited to that massif, costs €34.50 a day. Free for under-5s.
Can you ski in Switzerland with a Les Rousses pass?
Yes: the Dôle-Tuffes massif links Les Tuffes and La Dôle, on the Swiss side, on skis, with the same Jura sur Léman pass.
Is the Les Rousses resort good for beginners?
Yes: the Serra massif, in Lamoura, has gentle runs and a rope tow, and the Discovery Pass at €17 a day gives access to the beginner lifts.
How many kilometres of cross-country skiing are there in Les Rousses?
Nearly 150 km of Nordic trails, through the forests and combes of the resort.
How do you get to Les Rousses without a car?
Via Geneva station, then the train via Nyon to La Cure (3 km from Les Rousses), completed by the ski bus. On the French side, Morez TER station is 8 km away, and a coach links the Dijon and Dole TGV stations on Saturdays in winter.
Sources and method
Resort profile: jurasurleman.com, lesrousses.com, wikidata.org
Lift passes: jurasurleman.com
Accommodation: data.classement.atout-france.fr, lesrousses.com
Ski area: jurasurleman.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com
Getting there: jurasurleman.com, lesrousses.com
Restaurants and activities: lesrousses.com
Webcams and reports: jurasurleman.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Comparison: station-metabief.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: MeteoSwiss (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Arnaud 25, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · KlausFoehl, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Sobralnet, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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