France
Ain, Jura, France
A hidden gem 45 minutes from Geneva. Ski in the Jura mountains with one of the most extraordinary views in Europe — Geneva, Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc all at once — then be home for dinner.
Blue runs (4) tap a name to zoom in on map
Télécombi du Mont-Rond
The Télécombi du Mont-Rond is the main gondola, departing from the col (mountain pass) itself — you can park right at the base. La Verte runs from the summit of Mont-Rond (1,534m) down the gentle west face, through snow-covered firs back to the col.
The gentlest run on the mountain — wide, forgiving, and winding through beautiful snow-laden Jura forest. The perfect run to ease into the day. On the way back up, the view begins to reveal itself.
Télécombi du Mont-Rond
The main descent from the Mont-Rond summit back to the col base. This is the run where the famous view opens up — as you push off from the top, the entire panorama of Lake Geneva, with the Jura plateau below and the Alps above, appears all at once.
The run where it all happens. As you crest the ridge and drop in, Lake Geneva appears below, Geneva city is visible on the lakeshore, and the entire Mont Blanc massif fills the horizon. Hard to ski when you're staring at all that.
Télésiège des Combes
A separate chairlift on the north side of the ski area. Les Combes is more sheltered from the wind and holds better snow on cold days. Less busy than the main gondola runs.
The quieter, more sheltered side of the mountain. Tree-lined with a consistent pitch — a good choice when it's windy at the summit.
Télécombi du Mont-Rond
Runs off the back of Mont-Rond toward the eastern side of the ski area. Less traffic than the main runs and a longer, more continuous descent.
A longer, more continuous blue than La Verte — good for building rhythm. The forest here is particularly dense and atmospheric after fresh snow.
The destination
Col de la Faucille is 45 minutes from Geneva by car — drive up through the village of Gex into the Jura mountains. It's genuinely possible to ski a full morning, have lunch at the mountain restaurant, and be back in Geneva for dinner.
Half-day or day trip · No accommodation needed · Geneva 45 min away
Photos from the mountain
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