Our take
The Mézenc on the Haute-Loire side: a family resort where beginners feel at ease, with affordable passes (€18 for an adult day pass in the 2025-2026 season).
Ski resort in Les Estables, at the foot of the Mézenc. Alpine and Nordic, with the feel of a mid-mountain village.
A village resort at the foot of Mont Mézenc, the highest point in the Haute-Loire. A small, family ski area (alpine + Nordic skiing), snowshoe hiking, summer trails. The village centre, at 1,343 m, is the highest commune seat in the Massif Central. Adult day pass €18, half-day €15 (2025-2026 season prices).
Why we love it
- The 360° panorama from the Mézenc, from the Alps to the Chaîne des Puys
- Gentle slopes where beginners really find their rhythm
- The dark-stone village, calm even in season
- The silhouette of the Mézenc framing the whole descent
Top tip
The slopes open depending on snow cover: check the tourist office's snow report before you head up. Out of season, the village serves as a base camp for climbing the Mézenc on foot.
Before you go
- The end-of-day pass (from 15:30) cost €13 in the 2025-2026 season: ideal for a short session
- Strap on snowshoes if the snow is patchy, the trails hold up well
Weather for the next 3 days
Today
9°/2°
dry · 32 km/h
Tomorrow
12°/2°
dry · 15 km/h
Tue 27
16°/9°
dry · 14 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). General lowland forecasts, to be cross-checked with specialist mountain forecasts at altitude.
Practical info
- Address
- 43150 Les Estables, France
43150 Les Estables - Monday9h–17h
- Tuesday9h–17h
- Wednesday9h–17h
- Thursday9h–17h
- Friday9h–17h
- Saturday9h–17h
- Today9h–17h
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Around Les Estables - Mézenc
4 spots in and around Les Estables, enough to build your day.
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