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Flag of France Bellefontaine, Jura · France · ski area

Bellefontaine ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Bellefontaine is a ski area in Bellefontaine, Jura, France with 3.3 km of mapped downhill runs and 5 lifts, between 1,029 m and 1,257 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
3.3 km
Lifts
5
Top elevation
1,257 m
Vertical drop
228 m
Cross-country
3.4 km
Nearest airport
GVA · 35 km

Slopes by difficulty

  • Easy2.6 km
  • Beginner0.2 km
  • Intermediate0.5 km

6 runs mapped in OpenStreetMap. Colours follow the European piste convention.

Ski lifts

  • 3 Button lifts
  • 1 Rope tows
  • 1 Drag lifts

Bellefontaine is a ski area in Bellefontaine, Jura, France. Its 6 mapped downhill runs add up to 3.3 km, which ranks it #177 of 333 ski areas in France and gives it 0% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 553 m long.

Slopes at Bellefontaine

About 84% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 16% intermediate and 0% advanced or expert, which makes Bellefontaine a good choice for beginners and families.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 5 lifts: 3 button lifts, 1 rope tow, 1 drag lift. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 1,029 m up to 1,257 m, a vertical drop of 228 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 3.4 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Bellefontaine

The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 35 km away in a straight line — roughly 46 minutes by car; Annecy Meythet airport (NCY) is 70 km away. Nearby ski areas include Le Risoux, Site nordique de Morbier, Les Gentianes and Lac des Rouges Truites.

Nearest airports to Bellefontaine

  1. 1
    Geneva International Airport Flag of SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland Airports in SwitzerlandTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    GVA35 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Annecy Meythet airport Flag of FranceAnnecy, France Airports in France
    NCY70 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Dole Tavaux Airport Flag of FranceDole, France Airports in France
    DLE73 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Chambéry Aix les Bains airport Flag of FranceChambéry, France Airports in France
    CMF103 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres of slopes does Bellefontaine have?

3.3 km of downhill runs (6 runs): 2.6 km easy, 0.2 km beginner, 0.5 km intermediate. It is #177 in France by piste length.

How high is Bellefontaine?

The lifts and runs reach 1,257 m (4,124 ft); the lowest point is 1,029 m, a vertical drop of 228 m.

What is the nearest airport to Bellefontaine?

Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 35 km away in a straight line; Annecy Meythet airport (NCY) is 70 km away.

How many ski lifts does Bellefontaine have?

5 lifts: 3 button lifts, 1 rope tows, 1 drag lifts.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.