This small, family-friendly resort has all the amenities of a larger one; you'll find everything you need, even restaurants. Numerous activities are available on-site, making it a dream destination for the whole family. Cross-country ski trails, downhill ski slopes (including a magic carpet lift designed especially for beginners), an ice rink , a toboggan run, snowshoeing trails … everything is conveniently located in one place. You can easily spend the whole day here, and everyone will find something to enjoy, whether it's their favorite activity… or sipping a hot chocolate while others, tireless, continue to glide down the slopes.
The little extra:
♦ On-site rental to find the equipment you need (alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, skates, sleds, snowshoes).
♦ The sale of royalties on site.
It must be said that when you're starting out on skis, you like to start off easy, on the flat! Just so you don't end up flat on your backside right from the start... This is one of the reasons why the Gardot site is the ideal place to start cross-country skiing.
The initiation track is made for that. 1 km of accessible loop, without elevation gain, it's ideal for beginners.
Once you have gained confidence and are enjoying the slide, you can tackle a small loop of 3,5 km, like those of Essarts or Meix Lagor. These loops allow you to move on to the next stage, that of tackling the climbs... and therefore logically the descents. In reality, nothing is inaccessible.
Located right next to the chalet, theplay area is the ideal playground for the youngest. Tireless children who pass and repass under the hoops and between the cones. Nothing better to learn balance and sliding while having fun.
The little extra:
♦ You can rent skis on site , at the Culture Vélo chalet
♦ You can eat on site by bringing your own picnic. There are tables outside, which are very pleasant in sunny weather, and tables inside in the picnic room.
♦ You can eat on site , with a selection of good hot, homemade, sweet and savory dishes and hot drinks.
♦ You can swap your skis for a sled, if you still have some energy left… there is a designated and marked sledding track .
♦ New : Snowtubing (inflatable tube) slides , €7 per person
♦ You can purchase your passes on site (daily: €5 for under 25s and €7 for adults, reduced rate on Wednesdays, €5 for everyone)
An outing under the stars, or even better, under the full moon! An incredible experience… but not always easy to achieve. Night skiing isn't always permitted on the slopes, and clear night conditions aren't always guaranteed, so head to Gardot for Nordic skiing and Goule for alpine skiing.
On Thursday evening (weather permitting), bring your headlamp for lighting. The atmosphere is festive.
Downhill skiing is also possible! On the Goule slope, only on certain evenings, but with mulled wine! An unusual outing where conviviality is guaranteed!
To get a good start in alpine skiing, you need slopes that aren't too steep, wide slopes… and a ski lift that doesn't make you relive scenes from "Les Bronzés font du ski"… "Let go of the pole!"
Head to Meix Musy to enjoy all these excellent conditions. There are wide slopes, including a beginner slope and a green run, ideal for those starting out (green being the easiest slope). As for the lifts, there's a magic carpet for toddlers with a small play area (hoops, cones, etc.) and a "baby" ski lift, perfect for beginners. You can then tackle the blue run using another ski lift and request the slower speed.
Good to know when you start out : Ask the pole vaulter (in Pays Horloger(There are only ski lifts or "tap-grip" lifts and no chairlifts) to use a slow speed to approach the ascent with more serenity, especially at the start…
Unfortunately, at the moment, there are no alpine ski lessons offered in the area of Pays Horloger.
The little extra:
♦ Ski, helmet, snowshoe rental, etc. on site at the Meix Musy rental chalet.
♦ A groomed pedestrian trail for those who prefer walking to sliding.
♦ And 2 marked snowshoe trails (“Bellevue” and “Ronde des Sommettes”) starting from Meix Musy.
Where to start, which route to choose from the 25 marked ones? That's just our opinion, but here are our favorites! You'll have the choice of trying out some great hiking trails, ideally spread out across the Pays Horloger !
To take shelter on a gloomy day, to rest your legs after intense sporting efforts, to discover a little more about the Pays Horloger, or spend quality time with family… Here is a small selection of places to visit during your winter vacation.
A warm atmosphere, an unusual location, a beautiful view of the mountains... and above all, delicious local dishes! Here's our selection of mountain restaurants.
A good hot chocolate with a cake... or châpés! That's the dream 4 hours, we sometimes can't wait for winter just for that! So why not give it a try? For the cake, you have the joker option at the bakery, just in case... For the châpés, however, there's only one way to eat them, make them... or get invited!
Yes, but what are we eating tonight? Fondue! What a question.
➡️ The recipe for the household cake
Which slopes are open? Is downhill skiing available, and is cross-country skiing open? What about snowshoeing? Are the trails marked? Find the answers to all these questions, and more, in the snow reports:
➡️ Snow report for the Val de Morteau (Meix Musy, Les Combes, Gardot, La Bonade, Le Chauffaud…)
➡️ Snow report for the Maîche area (Combe Saint-Pierre, La Montée, La Goule, Fournet-Blancheroche…)
Apparently it's snowing up there! Or maybe you're in the fog and looking for a ray of sunshine?! Take a look at the webcams to see what's going on!
For cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, there are maps, one per sector (with a cross-country skiing side and a snowshoeing side).
Where to rent ski equipment? Here are the addresses to save time.
Whether for cross-country skiing or downhill skiing, you must pay a fee.
♦ For downhill skiing, you can buy your ski pass at the foot of the slopes.
♦ For snowshoes, you do not need a fee in our sector.
♦ For cross-country skiing, there are several packages and several ways to buy them. To see more clearly, follow the guide here!
No “Uber” and no “ski-in ski-out”… You need your vehicle to enjoy the different ski areas.
In the Alps, the different resorts are not connected to each other, but with the Val de Morteau, you can ski at Meix Musy, Bonade, Chauffaud.
For cross-country skiing, there are many starting points, and some sites have cross-country ski connections (for experienced skiers). There is also the GTJ cross-country ski trail which connects Meix Musy to Charopey (in Pays Horloger) or even as far as Giron (in Ain) for those who want to do the GTJ in its entirety.
Good to know:
Following the Mountain Law, you must be equipped to drive on our roads. This means that your vehicle must:
– either have removable anti-skid devices (metal or textile snow chains) in the trunk to equip at least two drive wheels,
– or be equipped with four winter tires.
