Musée du Ski et de la Tradition Rousselande
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Jura mountains, this isn't your typical ski museum. It feels more like stepping into the cozy attic of the sport's history, where every wooden ski and leather boot has a story to tell. The charm here is its deeply personal connection to the Rousselande community, blending the evolution of winter sport with the everyday life of the people who perfected it. You can almost hear the creak of old bindings and smell the wax.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from formidable-looking early 1900s hickory skis to classic wooden sleds used for everything from milk delivery to family fun. Don't miss the displays on traditional crafts like cheese-making and woodworking, which show how mountain life and skiing were completely intertwined.
Visitor Information
It's a wonderfully intimate spot, so you can have a proper chat with the caretakers who are full of local knowledge. Perfect for a rainy afternoon or after a day on the slopes at Les Rousses.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming, traditional stone-and-wood farmhouse that feels as much a part of the collection as the artifacts inside.
Contact & Location
Address: 705, Route des Rousses d'Amont, Les Rousses d'Amont, Les Rousses, Saint-Claude, Jura, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France métropolitaine, 39220, France
Phone: +33 3 84 60 51 13
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