Les Rousses

Discover Les Rousses in the Jura and the surrounding area during your holiday

Les Rousses is a charming village located in the department of Jura in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté just a few kilometres from Switzerland. The villages of Lamoura, Bois d'Amont, Prémanon and Les Rousses form a large family ski resort. The Les Rousses resort lies between 1050 metres and 1680 metres above sea level. It has around fifty downhill ski runs and 220 kilometres of cross-country ski runs. Book a holiday rental on the clevacances.com website and take advantage of the winter and summer activities available for all ages in the Les Rousses resort.

Surrounding the resort is the Village de Morbier renowned for its namesake cheese, ski slopes and watchmaking. A visit to the Haut-Jura continues on to the village of Morez, home of the spectacle industry and capital of the Comtoise clock. Morez lies in the heart of the mountains and is surrounded by railway viaducts. The strategic position of this village means you can stay in the vicinity of your rental accommodation during your stay. It also allows you to explore the Lacs region, with Lac de Chalain, Clairvaux-les-Lacs, Lac de Bonlieu, Lac D'Ilay, Narlay le Petit and Grand Maclu. For total discovery during your stay, you can visit the Bresse Jurassienne, Switzerland, the Doubs or still other destinations.

Activities to do near the village of Les Rousses

The coastline of the resort of Les Rousses is ideal for outdoor activities during your stay such as hiking, cycle touring, water sports, golf, horse riding and fishing. Near your holiday rental, you'll find hiking and mountain-biking trails for all levels, some of which are even themed. During your stay, you'll discover the Lamoura and Les Rousses lakes, as well as the Massacre forest. Both lakes offer supervised swimming in summer, and fishing enthusiasts can take to the water in complete peace and quiet. In winter, Nordic activities take precedence and are suitable for all ages. Book one of our Clévacances holiday rentals and you'll find sledging, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing and activities with sled dogs. Every year in February, the Transjurassienne is the rendezvous of French Nordic skiing, with courses available for everyone. The Les Rousses ski area also extends into Switzerland and is called " Jura sur Léman". There are pistes and lifts from the French massifs of Les Tuffes, Le Noirmont and La Serra and the Swiss massif of La Dôle. From La Dôle, you can enjoy an incredible view of the Alps and Mont Blanc during your stay.