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Skiing in Métabief

Haut-Doubs resort on the Mont d’Or, 25 km from Frasne TGV station: 26 km of runs from 1,000 to 1,463 m, view of the Alps from the Morond.

⛰️ 1,000 m⛷️ 26 km🚡 14 lifts📅 Mid-Dec → early Mar
PierrickBy PierrickLocal Guide ★8 · 14M+ Maps views 🗓️ Updated on 27 Oct 2026 René Hourdry, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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Métabief at a glance

1,000 – 1,463 mSki area altitudevillage at 1,000 m
26 kmAdvertised runs26.1 km mapped
14Lifts
€34.901-day passadult
7 green10 blue8 red1 black
  • Ideal for
  • Small budgets: €34.90 a day
  • Beginners: lower ski area at €18.90 a day
  • Weekends: TGV Paris–Frasne in about 2h45
  • Less suitable if
  • Reliable snow: ski area between 1,000 and 1,463 m
  • For big ski areas: 26 km of runs
  • Skiing in March: usual closing in early March
Snowy panorama of the village of Métabief and the Morond ski area, from Saint-Antoine (31 December 2017)
The Morond runs above Métabief, snowy fields in the foreground (31 December 2017)
The Mont d’Or cliff in winter, summit of the resort’s massif (February 2015)
The snow-covered Mont d’Or cliff (February 2015)
The snow-covered Mont d’Or cliff (February 2015)
Snow fence on the snowy crest of the Mont d’Or, view towards the Alps (January 2008)

Weather, snow and webcams in Métabief

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MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.

📷 Summit of the Morond📷 Métabief slopeside area📷 Super Longevilles

Snow report

Where to stay in Métabief

Foot of the slopes

Place Xavier-Authier: tourist office, chairlift, free car park

Families, day visits€€
See accommodation →

Rue du Village

Hôtel L’Étoile des Neiges and village restaurants

Families, couples€€
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Super Longevilles

Second sector, quieter, restaurant at 1,200 m

Families, quiet€
See accommodation →

Jougne and Les Hôpitaux

Resort villages, on the Swiss border side

Small budgets€
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Pontarlier

Town 23 km away, TER station, chain hotels

Train, small budgets€
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Recommended hotels for your budget

Budget

VTF Le Bief Rouge ★★

Upscale

Géraniums et Neige Fraîche
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What to do in Métabief besides skiing

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Luge des Cimes710 m rail toboggan in the forest, €7 a ticket
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SnowtubingInflatable ring descent, €2 a go
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Explor GamesTreasure hunts in the forest via an app, from €25
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Ski touring3 marked routes, from 1.7 to 6.2 km

Métabief piste map and ski area

Runs
intermediateLe Morond6-seater chairlift up to 1,420 m, view of the Alps
expertLa RenverséeOnly black run, steep and technical
beginnerLower ski areaPré Midi, Ch’Neau, P’tite Bleue: €18.90 pass
intermediateSuper LongevillesLinked second sector, above Les Longevilles
intermediateSnow Park and Easy ParkFeatures at the top of La Berche, mini-park near La Renard
beginnerJura Kid ParkMini ski area for children, 2 covered magic carpets, €8.50

Beginners: lower ski area at €18.90 a day, flat rate · Jura Kid Park at €8.50 per child

OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.

Métabief lift pass prices

Lift passAdultChild
Métabief · 4 hours€31.40€25.20
Métabief · 1 day€34.90€28
Métabief · 6 days€171.80€137.80
Beginner · 1 day€18.90€18.90

2026-2027 prices · Free for children born in 2022 and after · child born 2011–2021 · €2 card · Magic Pass accepted · official ticket office

🏔️ Compare ski holidays (accommodation + lift pass)

Ski rental and lessons in Métabief

No online Skiset or Snowrental booking · 5 rental shops in the village, including Sport 2000

Ski lessons and schools

ESF MétabiefESFAlpine, snowboard, cross-country, biathlon, ski jumpingESI Métabiefindependent schoolAlpine, snowboard, Nordic; children’s snow gardenClub Piou-Piou (ESF)kids' clubLittle ones aged 3 to 5, play area

ESF: Piou-Piou from age 3 (Mini-Piou), private lessons from age 3; children’s snow garden at the ESI · ESF group lessons of 12 at most: 5 × 2h in February, 5 × 1h30 at Christmas, 1h30 at weekends

When to ski in Métabief

Best time: January and February

DecOpening around mid-Dec
JanMidwinter, depending on snow
FebHolidays, depending on snow
MarClosing in early March

Getting to Métabief

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TrainFrasne TGV station · Paris 2h45, shuttle bus
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CarPontarlier 23 km · Lausanne 55 km · Besançon 85 km
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PlaneBasel-Mulhouse 1h30 · Geneva 1h45 by car
✈️ Compare flights🚗 Rent a car

On site

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ParkingFree at the foot of the slopes: P1 (450 spaces), P2 (150), P3 Super Longevilles (120)
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ShuttlesFree shuttles during the Christmas and February holidays and some weekends
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HealthDoctor, nurses’ practice and pharmacy at Bief Rouge in the village
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Tourist officePays du Haut-Doubs tourist office, Métabief branch
6 place Xavier Authier, 25370 Métabief

Where to eat and unwind in Métabief

Oh! Rond point des pistes, lively restaurant on the slopes; Taverne du Marcassin, beers and absinthes

Restaurants in the resort

bistronomic€€
Le Franc Bocal

Burgundy-Franche-Comté produce, set menus at lunch

📍 Rue du Village
Franche-Comté cuisine€€
La Taverne Comtoise

Morel croûte, perch fillet, burger menu

📍 Rue du Village
regional€€
L'Étoile des Neiges

Hotel restaurant: trout with savagnin, croûtes

📍 Rue du Village
brasserie€
Le Chamois

Tartiflette, Morteau sausage, hearty dishes

📍 Foot of the slopes
grill€€
Le Gaulois

Meats cooked on a hot stone, traditional cooking

📍 Avenue du Bois du Roi
bar-brasserie€
La Taverne du Marcassin

Draught beers, absinthes, traditional cooking

📍 Foot of the slopes
lively bar-restaurant
Oh! Rond point des pistes

Fondue, rösti with Morteau sausage, burgers, après-ski atmosphere

📍 Slopeside area

Mountain restaurants

🍽️ Le Comptoir du Morond · Summit of the Morond, 1,420 m🍽️ Le Flocon · Super Longevilles, 1,200 m🍽️ Auberge La Grangette · Mont d’Or, snowshoeing or cross-country

Similar resorts

Les Rousses: €34.90 a day here versus €40.50, 26 km of runs versus about 28, but a summit at 1,463 m versus 1,678 m.
Les RoussesResortArnaud 25, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Les Rousses

⛷️ 28 km · 1,120 m
ChâtelResortGuillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Châtel

⛷️ 120 km · 1,200 m
MorzineResortSnip (Wikipédia en français), CC BY-SA 1.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Morzine

⛷️ 120 km · 1,000 m
AvoriazResortChristian David, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Avoriaz

⛷️ 75 km · 1,800 m
Les GetsResortAnnom, Domaine public, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Les Gets

⛷️ 120 km · 1,172 m
FlaineResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Flaine

⛷️ 265 km linked · 1,600 m
Le Grand-BornandResortGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Le Grand-Bornand

⛷️ 90 km · 1,000 m
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🇫🇷 La Clusaz

⛷️ 125 km · 1,040 m

Frequently asked questions

When does Métabief open?

The ski area generally opens around mid-December and closes in early March, depending on snow conditions; early openings are possible on some December weekends.

How much is a lift pass in Métabief?

A day costs €34.90 for an adult and €28 for a child born between 2011 and 2021; 6 days: €171.80 and €137.80. 2026-2027 prices, excluding the €2 card.

Is Métabief good for beginners?

Yes: the lower ski area (Pré Midi, Ch’Neau, P’tite Bleue) has its own pass at €18.90 a day, and the Jura Kid Park welcomes young children for €8.50.

Is the Magic Pass valid in Métabief?

Yes, for the 2026-2027 season, on the alpine area of Métabief and Super Longevilles, excluding the rail toboggan and Jura Kid Park.

Can you get to Métabief without a car?

Yes: direct TGV Paris–Frasne (about 2h45) then a shuttle, or train to Pontarlier and bus; a Mobigo coach also links Besançon to the resort for €2 from December to March.

How many runs does Métabief have?

26 runs over 26 km: 7 green, 10 blue, 8 red and one black, La Renversée, served by 14 lifts between 1,000 and 1,463 m.

Sources and method

Contact details: wikidata.org
Resort profile: station-metabief.com, destination-haut-doubs.com, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: station-metabief.com
Ski area: station-metabief.com
Getting there: station-metabief.com, destination-haut-doubs.com
Accommodation: destination-haut-doubs.com
Restaurants and activities: destination-haut-doubs.com, station-metabief.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, destination-haut-doubs.com
Webcams: station-metabief.com, destination-haut-doubs.com
Comparison: jurasurleman.com, lesrousses.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: René Hourdry, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Pmau, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.

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