Elevation
1,740m
Base
2,000m
Summit
260m
Vertical Drop
Lifts
3
1 types
Snowfall
318cm
Annual Snowfall
46cm
Nov
84cm
Dec
75cm
Jan
61cm
Feb
54cm
Mar
27cm
Apr
Bessans
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. <

Where to Stay

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 20, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 05, 2026

Years Open

63

Average Snowfall

318cm

Terrain

Beginners Runs
33%
Intermediate Runs
67%
Runs in Total
3
Longest Run
2 km
Skiable Terrain
3 km
Snow Making
2 km

Lifts

3

Surface Lifts
3

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