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La Faucille Mijoux La Vattay

Discover La Faucille, Mijoux and La Vattay, in the heart of the Jura Massif.

Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, preserved landscapes and nature activities all year round.

Located in the heart of the Jura Massif, La Faucille, Mijoux and La Vattay form an unspoilt natural area of forests, valleys and open panoramas. These mountain villages offer an authentic atmosphere and privileged access to renowned Nordic areas.

Preserved environment and skiing

The area appeals for its tranquillity, its Jura charm and its unspoilt environment. In La Vattay, the vast snow-covered plateaus are particularly popular for cross-country skiing and Nordic activities.

Furthermore, La Faucille and Mijoux offer an ideal setting for families and nature lovers. With alpine skiing, snowshoes and hiking, everyone can enjoy an accessible and varied mountain.

Finally, in summer as in winter, this area offers true immersion in nature, with forests, wide open spaces and panoramic views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.

Ski resort La Faucille, Mijoux, La Vattay
180km of Nordic ski trails
25km of alpine ski slopes
11 Ski lifts
Area for beginners
Panoramas grandioses
1 area Snowpark and freestyle
14 slopes ski trails
180km of Nordic ski trails
25km of alpine ski slopes
11 Ski lifts
Area for beginners
Panoramas grandioses
1 area Snowpark and freestyle
14 slopes ski trails
180km of Nordic ski trails
25km of alpine ski slopes
11 Ski lifts
Area for beginners
Panoramas grandioses
1 area Snowpark and freestyle
14 slopes ski trails
Ski resort La Faucille, Mijoux, La Vattay

La Faucille – Monts Jura: two areas, one mountain

La Faucille and the Monts Jura sector comprise several complementary areas. La Faucille, at an altitude of approximately 1,232 metres, is the main access point to the ski area, with its services, shops and slope departures. The sector then extends into the various Monts Jura areas, offering access to a vast snow playground between forests and Jura ridges. Between the alpine slopes of La Faucille and the vast Nordic plateaus of La Vattay, skiers enjoy a wide variety of experiences. Finally, the area offers superb views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva and the entire Jura Massif, for mountain activities combining nature, snow sports and wide open spaces.

Yes, La Faucille, Mijoux and La Vattay are perfectly suited for beginners, but with specificities depending on the sectors.

At La Faucille, beginners find green slopes and easy areas. These areas allow for the gentle learning of alpine skiing in a safe and accessible environment.

Gentle slopes suitable for beginners

In Mijoux, the atmosphere is also ideal for families and first-time skiers. The slopes are generally gentle and uncrowded, making progress easier.

A dedicated Nordic space

La Vattay, on the other hand, is mainly dedicated to Nordic skiing. It is an exceptional site for discovering cross-country skiing, with wide plateaus suitable for beginners and experienced skiers alike.
In short, the Monts Jura sector is very accessible for beginners, whether for alpine skiing or Nordic skiing, in a calm and reassuring natural environment.

Yes, La Faucille, Mijoux and La Vattay are also very enjoyable in the summer.

At La Faucille, visitors can enjoy hiking trails with stunning views of Mont Blanc and Lake Léman. Summer sledding and fun mountain activities are also available.

Hiking, nature and mountain biking

In Mijoux, summer is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and nature walks. The village offers a calm and authentic setting in the heart of the Jura.

Discovering the local wildlife and plants

At La Vattay, the large plateaus transform into perfect spaces for hiking and discovering the fauna and flora of the massif. It is a very popular site for its wild and preserved nature.
In short, summer and winter alike, the Monts Jura area offers a complete nature experience, combining sports, relaxation, and vast open spaces.

Yes, La Faucille is a resort that is perfectly suited to families. It offers accessible slopes and beginner areas, perfect for children and the first steps in alpine skiing. The resort is small enough to ensure that skiing is done in complete tranquility and safety.

Moreover, the atmosphere is calm and natural, far from the crowded resorts. Families thus enjoy a reassuring environment, ideal for progressing at their own pace.

Finally, the proximity of Mijoux and La Vattay allows for a variety of activities including alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, and nature walks. This makes it a complete destination for family vacations in the Jura.

Our ESi Proskiing school

ESI La Faucille is located in the heart of the Jura Massif, on the Monts Jura domain. It brings together a team of passionate instructors and educators dedicated to the learning and improvement of ski sports. Thus, it offers courses adapted to all levels, to progress in alpine skiing as well as Nordic skiing depending on the sectors. Open throughout the winter season, the school offers private lessons as well as multi-day children’s camps to help you progress with confidence.

Passionate instructors and a personalized approach

Personalized support and a fun-focused approach allow everyone to progress at their own pace, in a safe and welcoming natural environment. Finally, it is strongly recommended to book lessons in advance with the school, especially during peak periods.

La Faucille

A date with nature

La Faucille and the Monts Jura area offer a varied playground accessible to all levels. Experienced skiers enjoy slopes with great vertical drops and stunning views of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. The natural setting of the Jura offers a different, wilder and more panoramic skiing experience.

Meanwhile, beginners and intermediate skiers find their place on the soft and progressive slopes at La Faucille, ideal for learning and progressing with confidence.

A friendly nature resort

Furthermore, after skiing, the atmosphere remains calm and authentic in the villages of Mijoux and its surroundings, with a few shops and restaurants that pleasantly prolong the day in a mountain-like spirit.

Finally, nature lovers and gentle skiers can also enjoy the vast Nordic areas of La Vattay, perfect for cross-country skiing and discovery zones, in an unspoilt and revitalising environment.

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La Faucille, Mijoux, La Vattay

Discover the Jura in a different way

In La Faucille and Mijoux, the mountain is revealed in a different way in summer, in the heart of the Jura massif. First of all, between hiking, family outings and mountain biking trails, the landscapes offer an exceptional natural setting amidst forests, hills and vast expanses.

Preserved nature and exceptional panoramas

Then, visitors enjoy remarkable views of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. Moreover, the plateaus of La Vattay and its surroundings invite you to discover a preserved nature, ideal for both adventure and contemplation.

Finally, the atmosphere remains calm, authentic, and relaxing. It is ideal for enjoying the mountains in a different way, away from the hustle and bustle of the big resorts.

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About ESi La Faucille

ESi La Faucille is a ski school dedicated to learning and improving in snow sports in the Jura massif. It offers support suited to everyone. Children and adults can discover or improve their alpine and Nordic skiing according to their level. The team of experienced instructors favours a progressive teaching method adapted to each individual, with caring supervision in a friendly, natural atmosphere in the heart of the Monts Jura. In addition, the instructors focus on safety, fun and progress at every stage of learning. Finally, with ESi La Faucille, everyone has the opportunity to develop their technique and fully enjoy an authentic snow experience in the great outdoors.
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