Métabief

Discover Métabief and its ski resort during your stay in the Doubs in Burgundy-Franche-Comté

Located on the Mont d'Or Massif between 900 and 1400 metres above sea level, Métabief is a popular commune in the Doubs en Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in France. Just 7 kilometres from the Swiss border, it is known as a small family resort. Between Métabief and the surrounding area, seven downhill ski resorts await you, offering a stopover in time. The Source du Doubs and Les Fourgs resorts are nearby. Book a holiday rental in Métabrief and you can ski during your stay in the heart of the Montagnes du Jura in the Doubs divided between small and large estates: Métabief, Les Fourgs in the middle of the fir forest, Entre-les-Fourgs, Mouthe, which is the coldest village in France, Chaux-Neuve, la Chaux de Gilley, Gilley and Le Larmont on the heights of Pontarlier. Cross-country skiing is also possible, with 32 cross-country ski loops to explore the Massif's landscapes. There are also 50 kilometres of marked trails for snowshoeing. For those who want to discover more original activities, book one of the holiday rentals in the Haut-Doubs. This region offers you the chance to discover dog sledding, horse riding, ice skating, snow tubing, ski jumping, biathlon and electric scooters. In summer, the area becomes a veritable playground for mountain bikers, with a wide range of trails at different levels: downhill, free ride, enduro, four cross and fun mountain bike handling zones. There are also 270km of waymarked footpaths.

Activities to do near Métabief in the Doubs in Burgundy-Franche-Comté

Book a holiday rental and discover, during your stay, the gastronomy in the Doubs. Your discovery will begin with typical cheeses, known throughout France: Comté, Bleu de Gex, Mont d'Or and Morbier. The tasting will continue with cured meats known as "Tuyés", a delicacy from the Montagnes du Jura including hams, sausages, bresi. These include hams, sausages and bresi, as well as the famous IGP Morteau sausage. You can add honey to your desserts. The bees of the Haut Doubs will gather honey from the acacia, fir and other flowers found around Métabief. Finally, to accompany your meals, the Doubs is famous for its aperitifs and digestifs of character. These include absinthe, Pontarlier Anis, fir liqueur and gentian. You'll find these different dishes in Métabief, but also in the surrounding area. The Château de Joux is one of the most impressive and interesting châteaux to visit in the Doubs. Book a Clévacances holiday rental near the castle, which is also known as Fort de Joux and is located near Pontarlier and Mouthier-Haute-Pierre. The village is known for its proximity to the source of the Loue and the Gorges de Nouialles. In the lower part of the valley, you will discover a large number of cherry trees for which the village is well known, and from which a local kirsch is produced.