Metabief
Also known as: Metabief Mont d'Or
Mont d'Or ridges, Jura forests and pastures, distant Alps panorama from Morond.
Who in your group rides what
Whether everyone in your group gets a day at Metabief - the grades on offer, the named zones, and how mixed abilities split up.
Green, Blue, Red, Black
Group split: beginners on green/blue; advanced on 4 expert red/black DH; Morond chairlift uplift returns all groups to base.
Beginner to expert; DH and enduro; good progression venue for mixed groups.
The riding
Forest and pasture singletrack, roots, some rock; can be greasy when wet.
Jura terrain with 4 expert red/black DH runs testing precision and nerve; lower exposure than high Alps.
Colour-graded signposted pistes; mapped on Trailforks; resort trail map.
Moderate; busier on race and peak summer weekends.
Season & conditions
Morond lift/bike park from ~1 May; summer season approx 27 June to 30 August 2026.
Summer (May opening; core late June to late August).
World Cup/championship heritage (host since 1993 World Championships); regular national/international races.
Jura fog, rain and thunderstorms; muddy/slick conditions after rain.
Getting there & gear
MTB lift pass required (day pass approx EUR 27 for 2026 per resort). No lottery.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Metabief village; Morond chairlift base.
Morond chairlift uplift; road access via Metabief; nearest rail Frasne/Pontarlier.
Full-face helmet and protection for DH; carry water; mobile coverage generally good.
Bike rental/repair, Comptoir du Morond restaurant, resort services.
Station de Metabief bike school/rental; Haut-Doubs MTB hub.
Hazards & rescue
Slick roots when wet, technical expert runs, race features; helmet compulsory.
None required; coaching/rental via resort.
Lift station and pisteurs; rescue via 112.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand mountain-bike network report. Coordinates are approximate.