Located in the canton of Vaud, in the south-western part of the Jura mountains, the Vallée de Joux has a lot to offer: it is one of the cradles of the renowned Swiss watchmaking industry, and enjoys an absolutely splendid natural setting that is perfect for winter sports. If you are looking for a haven of peace where you can ski away from the crowds and the hustle and bustle of the big, overcrowded resorts, the Vallée de Joux could be a really interesting option!

The Vallée de Joux offers downhill skiers and snowboarders four ski areas with a total of 42 km of slopes. Lying between 1,010 and 1,445 m, these areas have plenty to offer: children and beginners can learn to ski in a quiet area away from the crowds, while thrill-seekers can enjoy runs plunging down towards Lac de Joux from the heights above L'Abbaye. Looking for something new? Why not combine night skiing with regional cuisine? The L'Orient run is floodlit from Tuesday to Friday evenings, so you can enjoy a great night-time descent and end the evening with a delicious fondue in a local restaurant!

The Vallée de Joux is also a cross-country skiing paradise, with 220 km of classic and skating trails around the lake or through the forest, and magnificent scenery! Six marked snowshoe trails, starting from La Thomassette, Les Charbonnières, the Col du Marchairuz or the Col du Mollendruz, await hikers.

Sliding fans can enjoy Lac de Joux, the largest lake in the Jura mountains (9.5 km²), which turns into an extraordinary natural ice rink in winter! Put on your skates or bring the children's sledge and let them discover sliding on this huge frozen playground, which rings all winter long with the laughter of young and old! Several toboggan runs await you; the finest in the region starts at the top of the Col du Marchairuz and runs for a kilometre!

If the weather doesn't let you go outside, the Vallée de Joux sports centre has a multi-sports hall, a martial arts and fitness room, a 25 m indoor pool with a learner pool and play features for children, an ice rink and a 25 m shooting range for firearms and archery. You can also enjoy wellness sessions, massages, weight training and personal training.

There is a wide choice of accommodation in the Vallée de Joux: hotels ideally located in the small villages of the valley (Le Brassus, Le Sentier, Le Lieu), apartments and chalets for rent, guest rooms, group accommodation in gîtes or dormitories, and mountain huts for seasoned mountaineers who are not too fussy about comfort. There is something for every budget!