Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses

Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses is a family winter and summer resort on the Balcon du Jura Vaudois in Switzerland, near the French border and sheltered by the slopes of the Chasseron. The ski area, operated as a single domain, offers marked downhill pistes served by téléskis including the Rasses I, II and III, Avattes and Cochet installations, plus a dedicated beginner zone. The resort is also known as the world capital of the music box and is easily reached by road and private railway from Yverdon-les-Bains.

Families and Kids

The resort has a beginner zone with two installations on gentle 6% and 9% slopes, where parents can accompany children on foot or on skis. Sledges and bobs are not permitted in the beginner zone but a dedicated sledging run is located right beside it.

Food and drinks

On the pistes, Les Planets at the foot of the slopes is a good stop before exploring the alpine and nordic ski trails, Le Coucou sits at the start of the installations next to the beginner téléski, Les Avattes offers a panoramic terrace at the top of the Avattes field, and La Casba is at the foot of the Cochet piste. In the region, Les Cluds serves typical Jura chalet cuisine, the Grand Hôtel des Rasses has a panoramic terrace, and La Gittaz offers traditional cuisine and local specialities.
12.0 km6

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 6 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 3.8 km
  • Advanced slopes: 2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 35 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

If conditions permit, the pistes are open daily from 09:00 to 16:30. Holders of a TESROYE season pass may use the Rasses 1 and Rasses 3 installations from 08:30 on Sundays.
Monday
09:00-16:30
Tuesday
09:00-16:30
Wednesday
09:00-16:30
Thursday
09:00-16:30
Friday
09:00-16:30
Saturday
09:00-16:30
Sunday
09:00-16:30

Admission fees

Lift tickets are sold as time-based passes (1 to 4 hours or a day), reduced day passes, point cards, season passes and multi-day passes. A season pass including the illuminated piste is also available, and a separate reduced-price pass covers the beginner zone. Combined tickets including the train from Yverdon and special school rates are offered, and group rates apply from 10 people.
35 CHF
Adult admission
30 CHF
Senior admission
23 CHF
Junior admission
18 CHF
Child admission
31 CHF
Group day rate from 10 people.

Contact

Webpage
ski-vaud.ch
Email
info@ski-vaud.ch
Address
1452 Les Rasses

Access

Nearby stops

  • Les Rasses, village350 meters walking distance
  • Les Rasses, Crêt-Junod850 meters walking distance
  • Les Rasses, Bois de Ban1300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
1h 26m
Lausanne
1h 31m
Genève
2h 0m
Bern
2h 23m
Olten
2h 31m

FAQ

  • Is there a dedicated beginner zone at Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
    Yes. The beginner zone has two installations with slopes of 6% and 9% gradient, and parents may accompany children on foot or on skis throughout the whole zone. Sledges and bobs are not allowed in the zone but a dedicated sledging run is located right next to it.
  • Are snowscoots allowed on the ski area?
    Snowscoots are welcome on the domain but, according to CITT directives, may only use the Rasses 2 and Rasses 3 installations; the rest of the domain is not open to them.
  • Is night skiing or skiing after dark possible at the resort?
    Yes, on selected full-moon dates the installations open exceptionally from 18:00 to 21:00 for night descents. A season pass including the illuminated piste is also offered.
  • Can I rent ski equipment at Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
    Yes. Local partners Chasseron Sport and Le Coucou, both located on Route du Chasseron in Les Rasses, rent equipment and advise on the best material for your level.
  • Are ski lessons available for all levels?
    Yes. Alpine skiing and snowboard lessons are offered by the École Suisse de Ski and by independent instructors on the domain, with courses for all levels from discovery to improvement.

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