Métabief
Haut-Doubs, JuraSee it on the map
About Métabief
Métabief is the main alpine ski resort of the French Jura, on the slopes of the Mont d'Or near the Swiss border. On a clear day the view from the top takes in the whole Alpine chain from the Jungfrau to Mont Blanc, which is a considerable return on a modest climb.
The Jura is limestone rather than granite, lower and gentler than the Alps, and it is above all cross-country country — the Grande Traversée du Jura runs nearby.
Last reviewed 14 September 2026
Best suited to
- Families
- Beginners
- Cross-country
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Where lessons start
Gentle and manageable for a first week, with the nordic trails as a serious alternative — in the Jura that is the main event rather than a sideline.
Getting there
Besançon is around an hour, Lausanne about the same across the border.
Qualifications required in France
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Is Métabief better for alpine or cross-country skiing?
Both work, but in the Jura cross-country is the main event. The alpine slopes on the Mont d'Or are gentle and manageable for a first week, with a view of the whole Alpine chain on a clear day, and the Grande Traversée du Jura runs nearby. Besançon and Lausanne are both about an hour away.
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