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Ski Areas around Pontarlier
These ski areas surround the city of Pontarlier:
- Les Verrieres de Joux, Altitude: 909 to 1,175 m
11 km from Pontarlier, this village of 437 inhabitants is located near the trail of the "Grande Traversée du Jura".
Cross-country skiing: groomed track and skating trails (3 red, 2 blue, 1 green)
2 sled areas
- Larmont, Altitude: 1,150 to 1,300 m.
This site, on the outskirts of the city of Pontarlier, is well suited for both downhill and cross-country skiing. It also provides 2 sled areas and a pedestrian trail.
Cross-country skiing: 4 trails (2 green, 1 blue, 2 red) for a total of 33 km of trails connected to the Swiss site of Cernets and to the trails accessing the "Grande Traversée du Jura".
Downhill skiing: 3 ski lifts
Snowshoeing: 2 trails available (2.5 and 7 km)
- Malmaison, Altitude: 990 to 1,080 m
Site only 4 km from Pontarlier.
Cross-country skiing: 4 trails (1 green, 1 blue, 1 red and 1 black) for a total of 35 km of trails (competition trails and lighted trail at night) connected to the nordic site of Haut Saugeais Blanc.
Sled slopes
Snowshoeing: 2 marked trails (3 and 4 km)
- Laveron, Altitude: 1,000 to 1,050 m
Located above the left bank of Lake Saint Point, this site offers some wonderful and easy ski trails in the forest.
Cross-country skiing: 51 km of groomed track and skating trails starting at La Planee, Les Granges-Dessus, Bonnevaux and Vaux-et-Chantegrue
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Ski areas around Montbenoît
This ski area bordering Switzerland, also called Saugeais Republic, is located between the cities of Morteau and Pontarlier. The Saugeais area offers more than 200 km of cross-country trails (including the "Grande Traversée du Jura"), snowshoeing trails, sled areas, dogsled rides or horse-driven sled rides. The Saugeais area consists of four ski areas:
- Haut Saugeais Blanc, Altitude: 1,100 m
Bordering the Swiss border and connecting with the Malmaison site.
Cross-country skiing: 8 cross-country trails (3 green, 3 blue, 1 red, 1 black)
- Arc-sous-Cicon, Altitude: 800 to 1,100 m
The site is divided in two areas: the village of about 542 inhabitants located 18 km northwest of Montbenoît at an altitude of 809 m and the Crêt Monniot, altitude 1,140 m, which offers a beautiful panoramic view.
Cross-country skiing: 35 km of trails (1 green, 2 blue, 2 red, 1 black)
One snowshoeing trail and a sled area.
- La Chaux de Gilley, Altitude: 890 to 1,040 m
Village where the large farms with typical regional architecture are an important part of the landscape.
Cross-country skiing: 5 trails, perfect for the whole family.
Downhill skiing: 1 slope
One snowshoeing trail and a sled area. A 2 km trail for dogsledding.
- Gilley, Altitude: 865 to 955 m
Village of 1,277 inhabitants which has kept most of its traditions.
Cross-country skiing: 35 km of trails (1 green, 1 blue, 1 red). One lighted trail is available for night time skiing
Downhill skiing: 1 ski lift and 2 slopes, ideal area for beginners.
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