The village of La Pesse, right in the heart of the Jura Mountains, will satisfy your desire for wide open spaces and unspoilt nature. This small village of 340 inhabitants, situated at an altitude of 1160 metres, has all the services and facilities you need for a holiday in the mountains: ski schools, equipment hire, slopes of all levels for both learning and improving, there's something for all the family.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy winter sports, including play areas, a toboggan run, snowtubing, long snowshoeing or Nordic ski touring outings or simply a walk along one of the two pedestrian routes! Multi-activity slope (floodlit one evening a week during school holidays)
The village has a ski lift and a snow wire for discovering and learning downhill skiing. Ideal for a gentle start!
La Pesse is also a village renowned for its mushers, with 4 slopes: 5, 8, 10 and 15km and a link between slopes, dedicated exclusively to dog sledding and ski-jöering.
There is a reception area at the start of the runs, with a parking area and a chalet with an out-of-bag room. Prices depend on the type of activity.
From La Pesse, you can reach the north of the Massif via the GTJ ski or snowshoe trail, as well as the south, towards Giron.
Departure from the slopes in the village of La Pesse: the main departure point for all the slopes in the area:
From green to black, there's something for everyone.
Services: accommodation, dairy, mushers, camper van area, ski school, shops, sleigh rides, equipment hire, hors sac room, public transport, restaurants, royalty sales, tourist information point, first-aid post, post office (open in the morning).
GTJ :
- Cross-country skiing: La Pesse - Giron: 8.9 km
- Snowshoeing: La Pesse - Giron: 12.9 km
Also worth a visit in La Pesse: Musée des Métiers d'Autrefois, La Pesse cheese dairy.

Altitude
800 m to 1371 m