My ItineraryHostel Les Rousses
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Address
Les Rousses
2400 Le Bief de la Chaille
39220 Les Rousses
France
Tel. +33-3-84600280
les-rousses@fuaj.org
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Hostel Overview
Welcome to Les Rousses – An eco-lodge in a family resort.The quiet of the forest, the pleasant landscape and the warmth of a crackling fire will enchant all real nature lovers. A warm, neat interior, delicious cooking, evening activities focusing on nature – everything you need for a relaxing stay. This hostel is committed to sustainable development, as can be seen by the “Accueil Parc” mark, the “Label Vert” and its use of fair trade products, all ethical and qualitative guarantees that the hostel is proud of!
The Ski area Located at the heart of the Haut Jura Regional Natural Park, the ski area is ideal for all tastes and desires: the contemplative will be attracted by the peaceful, preserved nature and skiers will be delighted by its wide variety of slopes. Cross-country connoisseurs will enjoy one of the most beautiful ski areas in France for Nordic skiing, which is notably done at the “Grande Traversée du Jura” (GTJ), a remarkable trail that is unique in France, crisscrossing the Jura Mountains from north to south over 175 km. Snowshoe trekking is the main activity here! On packed trails or marked itineraries or off track on the 25,000 acres of virgin snow fields, the choice is yours! Downhill skiers will love the high-quality slopes in the Franco-Swiss ski area, which provides a panoramic lookout over the Alps from the summit of the Massif de la Dôle.
The Slopes 1,120 m / 1,680 m Downhill skiing – Hostel 4 km from the slopes Franco-Swiss ski area (Massif de la Dôle and Massif des Tuffes), 30 slopes (50 km) including 3 black, 7 red, 5 blue, 15 green. Cross-country skiing – Hostel 1 km from the trails 220 km of packed, groomed trails. Snowshoeing 18 km of groomed trails (paying access). 50 km of marked itineraries (free access).
The resort The birthplace of skiing in France, the dynamic town of Les Rousses gives the resort its name. But actually four villages – Les Rousses, Prémanon, Lamoura and Bois d'Amont – make up the Rousses Haut Jura ski resort, which is totally family friendly and has received the “Famille Plus” label. You will find many nature activities, a play area for children and a rich cultural and craft heritage that are sure to be a great discovery (underground trail in the old Les Rousses fortress, museums, craftsmen’s workshops, etc.) and the largest Comté cheese ripening cellars in Europe! You will love them!
Winter specials: the “Pack Nordique” option (3 half-days of a selection of Nordic activities: snowshoeing, Nordic trekking, cross-country skiing, etc.) for winter rates and packages contact the hostel.
For more information, check our national website.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
Reception: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Hostel: 24h access.
Opening times (over the year):
18/12/11 to 25/03/12 (packages only, booking directly with the hostel),
13/05/12 au 16/09/12
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Parking: | 50 metres from the hostel |
| Location: | 3.5km South of the village centre, take the country lane le Bief de la Chaille |
| Rail: | 12km to Morez 45km to Geneva - raillink via Nyon - St Cergue - La Cure, (La Cure is 2.5 km from the hostel) |
| Airport: | 45km from Geneva airport Transfer by train via Nyon - St Cergue - La Cure. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Green Hostel |
 | Playground |  | Cycle store at Hostel |