Foncine le Haut
About Foncine le Haut
A tranquil Jura sanctuary defined by the Saine river's clear waters, traditional cheesemaking, and a slower pace of forest life.
Highlights
- Pristine river springs
- Artisanal Comté dairies
- Nordic trail networks
- Wild canyon hikes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 902m
- Top lift: 1030m
- Ski pistes: 1.7km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 11
- MTB trails: 922.1km
- Mountain huts: 7
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Foncine le Haut
- Today: 3 to 20 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4302 m (4020 to 4640 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer. 23 sept. | 3 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 6 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 3 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 11 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 11 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | 13 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | 13 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| mer. 30 sept. | 13 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 9 / 17 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 6 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Foncine le Haut
Hikes nearby — Foncine le Haut (11)
11 curated hiking trails around Foncine le Haut, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Via Cluny Etape 10
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La Cernée des Chardons - Pont de la Chaux
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Bourg-de-Sirod - Entre Côtes du Milieu
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Tour du Plateau de Nozeroy
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Pont de la Chaux - Bourg-de-Sirod
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Sentier de Combe des Cives
Sentier pédestre en boucle de 5 km également balisé pour les raquettes. Y compris sept panneaux historiques et huit panneaux expliquant le patrimoine local.
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Le Pré Lorrain 7
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Les Roches
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Bougaud
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Gagnard n°6
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La Chaux Sèche
Mountain biking near Foncine le Haut
- Le Tour du Val de Saine
- L'Encensement - Le Paradis
- Chaux Neuve -Les Sauges
- Sur les Gîtes
- Le Pré Maître Jean
- Le Cébriot
- La voie du Tram
- Nondance
Getting to Foncine le Haut
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE), 66 km away, about 1h25 by road
- Lausanne: 1h15 by car, 71 km
- Genève: 1h21 by car, 78 km
- Bern: 1h50 by car, 132 km
- Biel/Bienne: 1h55 by car, 130 km
- Annecy: 1h55 by car, 119 km
- Chambéry: 2h19 by car, 163 km
Where to stay in Foncine le Haut
9 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 98 EUR per night, median 113 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Foncine le Haut page.