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Haute-Joux and Mont-noir ski area is the fastest to access if coming from Paris by the TGV (high speed train). The elevation of the villages ranges from 1,000 to 1,200 m and skiers can enjoy 170 km (106 miles) of cross-country trails and a good amount of snow. Haute-Joux and Mont-Noir area mainly are for cross-country skiing. Foncine-le-Haut the largest village of this area and 20 km (12 miles) from city of Champagnole is the only place for downhill skiing.
Resort villages
Arsure-Arsurette, Altitude: 950 to 1,160 m. About 110 inhabitants.
Cross-country skiing: 47 km (30 miles) of trails
Bief du Fourg, Altitude: 850 to 900 m. About 125 inhabitants.
Cross-country skiing: 20 km (12.5 miles) of trails
Cerniebaud, Altitude: 960 to 1,200 m. About 50 inhabitants.
Cross-country skiing: 60 km (38 miles) of trails, 1 trail with light
1 pedestrian trail
Chaux des Crotenay, Altitude: 760 to 780 m. About 370 inhabitants.
Cross-country skiing: 30 km (19 miles) of trails
Foncine le Haut, Altitude: 860 to 1,275 m. A dynamic village of about 860 inhabitants, in the heart of the Jura Mountains near Switzerland, at a distance of 12 km (7 miles) from Mouthe. The altitude and the climate give enough snow in winter, for about 4 months.
Cross-country skiing: 60 km (38 miles) of marked and well maintained trails through nice forests and 2 trails with light for night time skiing
Downhill skiing: 1 ski lift
a ski jump
1 sled area
3 pedestrian trails
3 marked trails for snowshoeing
Les Chalesmes, Altitude: 930 to 1,160 m. About 80 inhabitants.
Cross-country skiing: 47 km (30 miles) of trails
Longcochon, Altitude: 785 to 890 m. About 50 inhabitants.
Cross-country skiing: 55 km (35 miles) of trails
Mignovillard, Altitude: 870 to 1,150 m. About 650 inhabitants.
Cross-country skiing: 60 km (38 miles) of trails, 1 trail with light
Other activities: a Sportscenter including tennis
extracted from www.interfrance.com
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