Tourist activities to discover in the winter around Résidence Vacances Métabief

Set off from the Métabief Self Catering Holiday Resort*** to explore the Jura and discover this beautiful region’s tourist attractions and activities. Visit the Châteaux de Joux, a real jewel in the history of the local area and one of the landmarks of the Jura region. This fortress, which is located within a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, sometimes seems as if it's emerging from the clouds. Besançon is also well worth a visit. The old fortress town and Vauban fortifications are UNESCO world heritage sites. If you like history, why not extend your trip and visit the town’s fascinating museums, like the Musée Comtois, the Musée de la Résistance (Resistance Museum) and the watchmaking museum..
There are two excursions that will be particularly popular with kids and that will amaze adults too. First off, take a trip to cheese country and visit one of the region’s cheese dairies, where you will learn how Comté is made. Then, head to the High Arctic at the Parc Polaire animal park! This former mountain farm, perched at an altitude of 1,200 m, is home to animals from the High Arctic like reindeer, Tarpans horses, aurochs, yaks and Eskimo dogs from Greenland... You really feel like you’re in a different country here!

Live to the rhythm of the destination

JANUARY: Nordic Combined World Cup
FEBRUARY: Transjurassienne cross-country race

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Our selection of must-see places

Excursions to Switzerland.
The Saint-Point Lake sometimes freezes over, transforming into the largest ice rink in France.
Arbois (gothic-style houses).
Besançon: an extraordinary city of art (old fortress town, Comté Museum, Resistance Museum, Watchmaking Museum...).
Château de Joux, the Forge, La Maison de la réserve (nature reserve museum)...
Source of the River Loue and the River Lison (caves).
Source of the River Doubs in Mouthe.
Saut du Doubs (this 27 m waterfall emerging from a cave is a national heritage site).
The Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans.
The Parc Polaire animal park, where you’ll find a pack of free-roaming Nordic sled dogs.

Our themed activities

In the Jura, whether you’re with friends or family, you can do anything you like!
Choose a holiday at our self catering holiday resort, next to the slopes of the number one winter sports resort in the Jura mountains: Métabief. This winter self catering holiday resort, where you can make the most of the activities open to all, has a family-friendly and welcoming feel. You’ll have an amazing holiday here. The resort has plenty of amenities, and you're most welcome to enjoy a meal by the large fireplace in the restaurant during the full and half-board season. You’ll feel fully recharged in the sauna (optional extra) after a great day discovering the Jura mountains. With self catering, the choice is yours... the restaurants and shops of Métabief are just a few minutes away on foot.
The entire Métabief ski area extends out around the Mont d’or mountains. It’s 40 km of pure pleasure, whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, on snow shoes or a sled, admiring the immense landscape of the Alps as you go.
You won’t want to miss the fabulous Transjurassienne cross-country ski race, which brings together the champions of the sport every year.