Winter Activities
Coupet in winter: an inexhaustible playground!
Snowshoe outing
Discover the superb panoramas of the Haut Jura
Where: depending on snow conditions, near the ski area or in the Hautes Combes du Jura.
Supervised by a mountain guide
Level adaptable to your group (easy/intermediate/sporty)
Snowshoes provided - Includes a snack break in the middle of the outing
What to bring: Waterproof winter hiking boots (or gaiters) and appropriate winter hiking clothing.
Night-time option with torches or headlamps / duration 1h30 max
Igloo building
Introduction to the principles of survival in the wilderness with a specialized nature guide - Includes igloo-building workshop (Inuit or Norwegian technique)
Where: depending on snow conditions, near the ski area or in the Hautes Combes du Jura.
Supervised by a mountain guide
Dog sledding
Embark on a journey of discovery through the forests and valleys of the Jura. Great time sharing with the dogs and the Musher!
And of course...
Cross-country skiing
With over 1,000 km of marked trails for walkers or experienced sportsmen, come and enjoy an idyllic setting for your vacations.
At Les Crozets, just 3 minutes from accommodation, you'll find a small cross-country ski resort, with 18 km of cross-country ski trails and 9 km of snowshoe trails. Equipment rental is available at the start of the pedestrian, snowshoe and ski trails. Volunteers welcome you: http://foyerski.lescrozets.free.fr/
Just 10 minutes by car from Prénovel, a large cross-country ski area forming part of the Grandvaux ski area (200km of Nordic trails!). Equipment rental and ski lessons available).
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Downhill skiing
For all ages and all levels, in a preserved environment, the Jura welcomes you to its 5 ski areas offering 48 ski lifts
The small family resort of Les Gentianes (Morbier) is 35 minutes from the Gîte, Bellefontaine is also 35 minutes away (ideal for half-day trips), the large Les Rousses ski area is 45 minutes away, Monts Jura is 55 minutes and Métabief is 1h10 away.
For alpine ski or ice skate rentals, we recommend A PRÊT SKI in Bellefontaine (Patrick, call us on 06 10 36 74 90, he'll be happy to help).
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The sled in front of the accommodation
Practice on site, under adult supervision. The meadow opposite accommodation has a good gradient, so there's plenty of fun to be had while staying safe!
There are also safe, groomed tobogganing areas for young and old in the communes of Les Crozets (5 minutes away), Prénovel, Saint-Laurent en Grandvaux, Lac des Rouges Truites... And a new feature in Grandvaux: "Snowtubing".
For sled rentals : http://foyerski.lescrozets.free.fr/
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