Les Rousses Ski Resort Guide
Les Rousses, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km 25 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,680m 5,512ft |
| Resort Height | 1,050m 3,445ft |
| Nearest Airports | Carcassonne and Geneva |
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Les Rousses
Les Rousses offers a unique blend of skiing and natural beauty. Perfect for families and adventurers alike, it's an unforgettable destination.
Summary
Nestled in the Jura Mountains, Les Rousses boasts a diverse ski area with varied terrain for all levels. The charming village atmosphere complements the stunning landscapes and outdoor activities available year-round.
The ski area of Les Rousses is in the French Jura at an altitude of 1,050m 3,445ft , with 40km 25 miles of marked runs.
Les Rousses has direct access to 40km 25 miles of downhill skiing, with 43 marked pistes, served by a total of 40 ski lifts.
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Snow and Weather
Les Rousses typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80-150 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall and well-maintained pistes ensure great skiing, but check J2Ski for the latest snow updates.
When will it snow in Les Rousses?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Les Rousses.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Les Rousses Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 18 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 14 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 25 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km 25 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 220km 137 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 40 | |
Les Rousses Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,680m 5,512ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,050m 3,445ft |
| Resort Altitude (Les Rousses) | 1,050m 3,445ft |
| Max Vertical | 630m 2,067ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Les Rousses features an impressive ski area with 50 km of pistes, reaching elevations of 1,760 meters. Notable runs include the challenging Les Tuffes and the scenic Le Mont Saint-Jean, while lifts like the TS de la Dôle provide easy access across the slopes.
Les Rousses offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in Les Rousses
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Les Rousses Ski Schools and Les Rousses Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the dedicated terrain park, Le Park des Rousses, featuring various jumps and rails suitable for all skill levels. The diverse terrain allows for both freestyle excitement and powder runs.
Location and Map
Where is Les Rousses?
This ski resort is in the French Jura in Saint-Claude, Jura.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Les Rousses is Carcassonne, 43 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Annecy, Dole–Jura, Chambery, Sion, Béziers, Perpignan, Berne and Lyon St-Exupéry airports are all within three hours drive.
Carcassonne and Geneva are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
To reach Les Rousses, the nearest major airports are Geneva and Lyon. A scenic drive from these airports via the A40 and D1084 will take you directly to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 40 ski lifts are able to uplift 35,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km 3 miles of ski runs, with 21 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Les Rousses open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
Après-ski in Les Rousses offers a cozy vibe with bars like Le Bar de la Rousses and restaurants such as La Table de l'Hotel. For nightlife, try Le Pacha, known for its lively atmosphere and entertaining events.
