Musée du ski et de la tradition rousselande
Private museum in Les Rousses, in the basement of the Gîte Le Grand Tétras holiday lodge, with skis from 1850 to the present, bobsleighs and objects from mountain life.
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About the museum
Roger Tinguely, passionate about his native mountains, has been gathering many objects from the Haut-Jura since the 1980s. He collected nearly 800 pairs of skis from barns and attics in the surrounding area. In 1985 he founded one of the first ski museums in France.
The museum is in the basement of the Le Grand Tétras gîte holiday lodge in Les Rousses. The building originally hosted school trips and snow school classes. A museum made it possible to pass on a love of the region to children.
The route presents a collection of skis from 1850 to the present and bobsleighs from 1895 to 1968. It also shows snow surfboards and sleds, the methods used to make the first French skis, and stone-working, woodworking, farming and everything that made up daily life in the mountains.
The visit lasts about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. The owner tells the story in his own way, and it suits all ages.
Highlights
- Skis from 1850 to the present
- Bobsleighs from 1895 to 1968
- Nearly 800 pairs of skis collected in the Haut-Jura
- Snow surfboards, sleds and making of the first French skis
- Life in the mountains in the past: wood, stone, farming
Permanent exhibition
- Collection de skis et de bobsleighs – Skis from 1850 to the present, bobsleighs from 1895 to 1968, snow surfboards, sleds and objects from mountain life in the Haut-Jura.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Le Grand Tétras (gîte d'étape, famille Tinguely)
Admission & discounts
| Groups (15+ people) | €5 per personGuided tour for groups of 15 or more, price per person, by reservation. |
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For the free Thursday visit, the contribution is at your discretion. Payment by cheque, holiday vouchers (chèques-vacances) or cash.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The museum notes that the visit suits everyone, from little ones to grown-ups.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum is in the basement of the Le Grand Tétras gîte, 705 route des Rousses d’Amont. Parking is signposted on site.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | On Thursdays at 17:00 a 40-minute film is followed by a self-guided visit. The guided tour, which lasts about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, is reserved for groups of more than 15 people; check-in is at the reception of the Le Grand Tétras gîte. |
