METABIEF MONT D’OR
The resort of Métabief Mont d’Or in the Doubs region offers a wide range of activities in summer and winter as well as magnificent panoramic views of the Alps. It is 18km from Pontarlier and not far from the Swiss border (30 minutes from Lausanne).
Métabief in winter
Métabief is a ski area ranging from 900m to 1,430m in altitude with 35 downhill skiing pistes covering 42km. The 3 ski runs of Métabief, Piquemiette and Super-Longevilles are reached via 19 ski lifts as well as 4 play areas for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
- Jura Kid Park : Mini skiing area reserved for children learning to ski
- Easy Park : Mini Snow Park for beginners (free admission)
- Bio Park : Woodland trail for freestylers (free admission)
- Snow Park : Different types of jumps and urban features
- Nordic activity enthusiasts are not forgotten as Métabief has 73km of cross-country skiing trails and several designated routes for snowshoeing. There is a choice of restaurants at the foot of the slopes and higher up offering speciality foods from the Jura Mountains. The resort of Métabief Mont d'Or has all facilities and services essential for a carefree skiing holiday with family or friends : shops, day-care centre, kindergarten, ski schools.
In and around Métabief :
At Métabief and the surrounding area have a go at biathlon, go dog sledding, enjoy the thrills of skijoring (the skier is pulled along by a horse) and tobogganing (donuts can be hired for snowtubing).
To relax after a busy day on the slopes, make a date at AQUA2LACS aquatic complex at Malbuisson (a few minutes from Métabief) which has a leisure pool of 260 m² (massage jets, jacuzzi, bubble jets...) and an area for little children.