The commune is located 10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of Mouthe. The village lies in a valley at the foot of the Mont d'Or, a massif that covers 90% of the territory of the commune.[citation needed]
The commune has views of the Alps and the Swiss plain.
Climate
Climate data for Longevilles, 1193m (1981−2010 normals, 1992−2015 extremes)
Winter sports and tourism dominate the economy of the commune. It is one of the six communes that have operated the Métabief Mont-d'Or ski resort since 1970.