Métabief: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Métabief
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Winter sports
The Métabief resort has 26 kilometres of ski slopes, two beginner areas and a freestyle area for alpine skiing, snowboarding and freestyle.
You can find a hotel in Métabief.
Winter and leisure
Jura Kid Park is located in Métabief at the foot of the slopes.
Métabief Aventures is a leisure park in a fir forest in the Jura, aimed at both children and adults.
Nature and trails
The circular trail to Mont d’Or leads to the summit and offers views of the Doubs Valley, the Alps and Mont Blanc.
Mont Ramey No. 3 is an easy, one-hour circular mountain biking route covering 9.3 kilometres, with 209 metres of ascent and 210 metres of descent. The circular route starts and ends at Place Xavier Authier in Métabief. There are areas along the route that are sensitive to disturbance; in connection with the route, the Massif du Mont d’Or, du Noirmont et du Risol is designated as a Natura 2000 site.
Culture and history
The Espace découverte du Mont d’Or is a wooden gallery with exhibitions about life and history in the Mont-d’Or massif, the surrounding mountains and their surroundings. Through a glass window, visitors can observe the snow cannons and snowmaking machines there, which supply 40 percent of the Métabief ski area with snow in winter.
The Musée de la Meunerie de Métabief is a water-powered technical structure dating from the 13th century, which was later altered over the course of history. It offers a guided tour lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, with well-preserved exhibits illustrating traditional crafts.
The Usine communale in Métabief is partially protected as a French monument historique. Métabief is known in the Doubs department as the birthplace of mountain biking and made history by hosting the 1993 World Championships.
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