Overview

A village where ancestral traditions of French Alps are preserved : making of French cheeses, local crafts, traditional houses, story and legends evenings,
In winter, the snowing is guaranteed from December to April, allowing to do cross-country skiing, with about 80 kilometres of runs.
In spring, that's the paradise for ski touring. Moreover, you can find mountain refuges which are open from mid-March.
In Bessans, you can make the most of your stay in France, to know the traditional smooth of a French village, to have a maximum of sun, and to have an unforgettable memory of your holidays.
In summer, between art and traditions, Bessans welcomes you in a paradise for walkers. <

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

101cm
63cm
42cm
21cm
11cm
46cm
Nov
84cm
Dec
78cm
Jan
66cm
Feb
57cm
Mar
27cm
Apr
Beginners Runs
33%
Intermediate Runs
67%
Runs in Total
3
Longest Run
2 km
Skiable Terrain
3 km
Snow Making
2 km

Total Lifts: 3

Surface Lifts
3

Elevation

Base
1740m
Summit
2000m
Vertical Drop
260m

Important Dates

December 21, 20242024/12/21
Projected Opening
April 06, 20252025/04/06
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
62
Years Open
0cm
Average Snowfall
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