Le Brassus

Le Brassus is a village in the Vallée de Joux in the Swiss canton of Vaud, known as a birthplace of haute horlogerie and surrounded by the Risoud forest and Jura pastures. In winter it is served by the Téléskis des Mollards ski area, a small local ski area with two ski lifts, a bar, two free car parks and a Swiss Ski School. The village offers hotels, restaurants, watchmaking museums and access to the region's cross-country ski trails and winter hiking routes.

Families and Kids

The Téléskis des Mollards in Le Brassus include a Swiss Ski School (ESS) for lessons. The wider Vallée de Joux offers family-friendly winter activities such as the Mollendruz treasure hunt with chocolate fondue, sledging runs and groomed winter hiking trails.

Food and drinks

Le Brassus has several dining options, including the Brasserie Le Gogant by Emmanuel Renaut at the Hôtel des Horlogers, the bistro Restaurant Hôtel de la Lande serving local cuisine, and The Burgerland for restaurant meals, take-away and delivery. The Buvette du Téléski des Mollards at the start of the ski lift welcomes skiers and fans of local cuisine from autumn to spring.
5.0 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 2.4 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.4 km
  • Advanced slopes: 1.2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

The Téléskis des Mollards in Le Brassus offer skiing by the hour and are part of the MAGIC PASS network. The region's three ski resorts are described as offering low prices and no queues.

Contact

Webpage
myvalleedejoux.ch
Address
Le Brassus

FAQ

  • What is the Magic Pass and does it cover the Téléskis des Mollards in Le Brassus?
    The Téléskis des Mollards in Le Brassus are part of the Magic Pass network, and the website lists MAGIC PASS among the options alongside hourly skiing. Further details are available via the Magic Pass link on the site.
  • Is there a ski school at the Téléskis des Mollards in Le Brassus?
    Yes, the Téléskis des Mollards in Le Brassus have a Swiss Ski School (ESS). The Vallée de Joux Swiss Ski School also offers alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing lessons in the region.
  • Can I rent ski equipment in Le Brassus or nearby?
    Yes, OK Sports in L'Abbaye rents alpine ski, cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment, and Nordic Sport on the Col du Mollendruz also offers sports equipment rental and guided hikes. Chaussures Cordonnerie Mouquin in Le Sentier rents snowshoes and ice skates.
  • What other winter activities are available around Le Brassus besides alpine skiing?
    Around Le Brassus visitors can go cross-country skiing on the region's 200 km of trails, snowshoeing on 45 km of signposted trails, winter hiking on groomed paths, and sledging on groomed runs. The Risoud forest above Le Brassus has marked and maintained sectors for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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