Saint-Cergue

Saint-Cergue is a village ski area in the Jura vaudois above Lake Geneva, near Nyon in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It offers three small alpine ski sites — the pistes du Vallon in the village centre, the Basse-Ruche leisure area and the pistes de la Trélasse towards La Givrine — served by téléskis and a beginners' rope lift, with flexible hourly and day tickets and floodlit night skiing. The village is also a starting point for marked snowshoe, winter hiking and summer hiking routes towards La Dôle and the Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois.

Families and Kids

The pistes du Vallon in the village centre, with two téléskis and a beginners' rope lift, are described as ideal for families and beginners, and the Basse-Ruche leisure area offers pistes suited to the whole family. The École Suisse de Ski de la Trélasse is specialised in winter sports for children and beginners, and Basse-Ruche also offers sledging and snowshoe walks in winter.

Food and drinks

Saint-Cergue has numerous restaurants, including the chalet-restaurant d'alpage at Basse-Ruche, the Refuge de la Trélasse, several hotel-restaurants such as the Hôtel-Restaurant de la Poste, Franco-Suisse and Le Point du Jour, and other village establishments. A night-skiing ticket combined with fondue is also offered.
2.0 km3

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 1.6 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 0.4 km
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 24 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

Pistes are open depending on natural snow cover: outside school holidays on Wednesday 13:00–16:45, Saturday and Sunday 09:30–16:45, with night skiing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 18:00–21:30; during school holidays (year-end and Vaud/Geneva breaks) daily 09:30–16:45 with night skiing Thursday, Friday and Saturday 18:00–21:30.
Monday
09:30-16:45 (During school holidays)
Tuesday
09:30-16:45 (During school holidays)
Wednesday
13:00-16:45 (Outside school holidays)
09:30-16:45 (During school holidays)
Thursday
18:00-21:30 (Outside school holidays (night skiing))
09:30-16:45 (During school holidays)
18:00-21:30 (During school holidays (night skiing))
Friday
18:00-21:30 (Outside school holidays (night skiing))
09:30-16:45 (During school holidays)
18:00-21:30 (During school holidays (night skiing))
Saturday
09:30-16:45 (Outside school holidays)
18:00-21:30 (Outside school holidays (night skiing))
09:30-16:45 (During school holidays)
18:00-21:30 (During school holidays (night skiing))
Sunday
09:30-16:45 (Outside school holidays)
09:30-16:45 (During school holidays)

Admission fees

The pistes du Vallon are part of the Magic Pass network of partner ski areas, giving Magic Pass holders unlimited access to the lifts. For other visitors, flexible tickets are available by the hour or by the day, including 2-hour, 4-hour, 1-day, 2-day and 21-hour options, as well as night-skiing tickets. Reduced rates apply for children (6 to under 16), students, seniors (AVS, 65+) and families on presentation of an identity document and proof of status, and a free pass is available for children under 6 and for residents of Saint-Cergue under 16.
24 CHF
Adult admission
19 CHF
Junior admission
0 CHF
Free for children under 6 with presentation of an identity document.
23 CHF
Family rate for 1 adult + 1 child (2-hour ticket).

Contact

Webpage
st-cergue.ch
Email
ski@st-cergue.ch
Address
Place Sy-Vieuxville 1, 1264 Saint-Cergue

Access

Nearby stops

  • St-Cergue, gare500 meters walking distance
  • St-Cergue Les Cheseaux, gare500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
56m
Lausanne
1h 16m
Neuchâtel
1h 56m
Martigny
2h 11m
Sion
2h 26m

FAQ

  • Is night skiing available at Saint-Cergue?
    Yes. The pistes du Vallon are floodlit for night skiing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 18:00 to 21:30, depending on natural snow cover. A night-skiing ticket with fondue is also offered.
  • Can the ski area be rented for private events?
    Yes. Companies, schools, associations and clubs can rent the installations on request by e-mail. Rental is possible only outside the pistes' opening days and hours and includes access to the lifts and pistes, lighting and the lift staff.
  • Are dogs allowed on the ski slopes?
    No, dogs are not admitted on the ski area.
  • What ski schools operate in Saint-Cergue?
    Saint-Cergue hosts several ski schools: the École Suisse de Ski de la Dôle, offering alpine ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and levels; the École Suisse de Ski de la Trélasse, specialised in winter sports for children and beginners; and Progression Snow Sport, offering private or small-group ski and snowboard lessons.
  • Is a hands-free pass required to use the lifts?
    Yes. All lift access is issued on a mandatory hands-free support, which is sold for CHF 3. In case of a defect, replacement is free during the first winter of use.

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