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Les Brasses
Intercommunal station-village of the Massif des Brasses, about thirty minutes from Genève: a family-friendly alpine ski area with 37 km of slopes, one of the leading Nordic areas near the border, and beautiful hikes in summer.
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At a glance
Price
2025-26 season rates — alpine adult day pass €32.50 · Nordic day pass €10.90 · alpine season €399
Best season
Winter (alpine & Nordic skiing) · hiking and mountain biking in summer
Parking
Two free car parks serving the ski area: Chaîne d'Or car park (access via Bogève) and Chênevières car park (access via Onnion), at the foot of the slopes.
Altitude
Alpine area 900–1 503 m
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Price
Forfait journée alpin adulte (22-64 ans)
32,50 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — massif des Brasses, ouverture le 20 décembre 2025 ; 29,50 € en ligne ; pass liberté 4 heures 28,50 €
Forfait journée alpin enfant (6-15 ans)
24,50 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — 22,50 € en ligne ; enfant de moins de 6 ans 7 €
Forfait journée alpin sénior (+65 ans)
22,50 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — journée jeune 16-21 ans 27,50 € ; après 15h : 16,50 € adulte
Forfait saison alpin adulte (22-64 ans)
399,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — préventes du 01 oct. au 19 déc. 2025 : 219 € (oct.), 249 € (nov.), 269 € (déc.) ; extension nordique +20 €
Forfait journée domaine nordique adulte (16-64 ans)
10,90 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — redevance nordique ; enfant 5-15 ans 5,30 € ; semaine hors mercredi et vacances 8,50 €
Pack Famille alpin (2 adultes + 2 enfants) journée hors vacances
106,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — journée hors vacances 106 € au lieu de 114 € ; saison prévente 709 €, saison 1069 €
What is Les Brasses
Les Brasses is a family station-village in the Massif des Brasses, between Vallée Verte and Faucigny, about 30 minutes from Genève. The resort is run by an intercommunal association bringing together the communes of Onnion, Saint-Jeoire, Bogève and Viuz-en-Sallaz.
The alpine ski area ranges from 900 to 1 503 m in altitude and offers 20 slopes (4 green, 5 blue, 8 red, 3 black) covering more than 37 km, served by 12 lifts including 2 magic carpets, 2 chairlifts and 8 draglifts, with a dedicated beginner area.
The labelled Plaine-Joux Nordic area rounds out the offer with 40 km of cross-country ski trails for skating and classic technique, for all levels — one of the notable Nordic areas right next to Genève. There is also a snowpark, a freeride/boardercross area, a sledging run, 3 snowshoe trails, ski-joring, dog sledding and biathlon.
In summer, the resort turns to hiking — notably to Pointe des Brasses (1 503 m) with its panorama over the Léman Alps, Mont-Blanc and the Jura — mountain biking, climbing and via ferrata. Nearby, the heritage of the Vallée Verte can be discovered at the Écomusée Paysalp and the Musée Paysan in Viuz-en-Sallaz, or at the château de Beauregard in Saint-Jeoire.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Massif / Area
Massif des Brasses — Vallée Verte / Faucigny (Onnion, Saint-Jeoire, Bogève, Viuz-en-Sallaz)
Altitude
Alpine area 900–1 503 m
Alpine skiing
20 slopes · 37+ km (4 green, 5 blue, 8 red, 3 black)
Lifts
12 (including 2 magic carpets, 2 chairlifts, 8 draglifts)
Nordic skiing
Labelled Plaine-Joux Nordic area — 40 km (skating and classic)
Access / Shuttles
Not provided here — see the official website
Commune
74250 Viuz-en-Sallaz
Opening hours
Ski lifts: 9:00–16:30, every day.
Getting there
Annemasse TGV station 17 km away and Geneva station 25 km away (from Viuz-en-Sallaz). Free resort shuttle from 8 February to 9 March 2026; shuttle stop less than 300 m from the ski area.
When to visit
When to visit
Winter for alpine and Nordic skiing; summer for hiking and mountain biking
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Nordic skiing · Cross-country skiing · Snowshoeing · Sledging · Dog sledding
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of resort is Les Brasses?
Les Brasses is an intercommunal family station-village, run by the communes of Onnion, Saint-Jeoire, Bogève and Viuz-en-Sallaz, within the Massif des Brasses (Vallée Verte / Faucigny), about 30 minutes from Genève.
Is there Nordic skiing at Les Brasses?
Yes, the labelled Plaine-Joux Nordic area offers 40 km of trails for skating and classic technique for all levels, one of the notable Nordic areas near Genève.
How do you get to Les Brasses?
Detailed access information (road, possible shuttle, nearest train station) is not provided here — see the resort's official website for this practical information.
What is there to do at Les Brasses besides skiing?
In summer, the resort offers hiking (including to Pointe des Brasses), mountain biking, climbing and via ferrata. Nearby, you can discover the heritage of the Vallée Verte at the Écomusée Paysalp and the Musée Paysan in Viuz-en-Sallaz, or at the château de Beauregard in Saint-Jeoire.
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