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 km 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.
Situated between the National Reserve of "La Vanoise" and Italy, this village has managed to preserve the happiness and the emotion : architecture, agriculture, legends of the "Devil", woodcarving, etc...
(Photos: TB Bessans val D'Arc)
Nearest Airport: Chambery (120km) Bus from airport Shuttle from airport
Details about ski resort
Number of ski runs: 3
All slopes (km): 5
Night skiing False
Opening date: 20.12.2008
Closing date 17.4.2009
Maximum vertical drop (m): 150
Artificial snow (%): 100
Green (km): 0
Blue (km): 0
Red (km): 0
Black (km): 0
Longest slope (km): 2km
Green: 1
Blue: 2
Red: 0
Black: 0
General information
Min. altitude: 1650m Max. altitude: 2200m
Airport connections
Nearest Airport: Chambery (120km)
Bus from airport False
Shuttle from airport True
Closest railway station: Modane (43km)
Direct bus from railway station False
Direct shuttle from railway station True
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Lift facilities
Drag lift True
Chair lift False
Cable car False
Gondola False
Connected resorts
Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass False
Connected resorts No connection.
Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 0
Snowboard, free style park
Half pipe False
Fun park
Corner
Wave rides
Snowboard cross
Jumps
Slides
Boxen
Snowboard park description
Cross country skiing
Classic cross country runs (km) 80
Skate cross country runs (km) 80
Additional activities
Snow tubing
Curling
Tobogganing
Paragliding
Sleigh trips True
Heli skiing False
Dog sled True
Ice skating True
Winter hiking True
Public infrastructure
Indoor pool
Indoor tennis
Sauna True
Hot spring
Fitness centre
Casino
Massage centre
Camping
Children
Child slope True
Child lift True
Children's park
Childcare True
Child carpet lift
Gastronomy
Restaurants 8
Bars / Pubs
Discotheques
Ski huts 1
Rentals
Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True
Rent-a-snowboard True
Rent-a-touring ski True
Rent-a-telemark ski True
Rent-a-sport outfit
Ski depot
Rent-a-car False
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Sporting activities
Tennis True
Beach volley
Inline skating True
Kayak
Paintball
Animal observation spots True
Adrenaline park
Hunting
Squash
Basketball
Cycle paths True
Canoe
Gliding
Panorama flights
Archery
Diving
Badminton True
Football True
Surfing False
Hiking True
Fishing True
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Nordic walking True
Volleyball True
Skateboard True
Sailing
Horse riding
Mini golf
Cave exploring
Running paths
Golf
Golf holes
Mountain bike
Signposted MTB routes 2
Downhill route
Free ride route
Bike park
Climbing
Fixed rope route True
Climbing park
Climbing centre
Climbing tours
Adventure
Rafting True
Paragliding True
Bungee jumping
Canyoning True
Hydrospeed
Adrenaline park
Course, school, guidance, animation
Tennis True
Climbing True
Kayak
Public animation True
Badminton True
Mountaineering True
Horse riding
Squash
Surfing
Paragliding
Golf
Sailing
Nordic walking True
Nature experience
Zoo
Petting zoo
Stables True
Nature trail True
National park True
Rentals
Bicycle / Mountain bike True
Surfing / Sailing
Kayak
Canoe
Walking boots True
Mountain sports equipment True
Nordic walking poles
Boats
Fishing equipment
Scooter, motorcycle
Public infrastructure
Supermarket True
Camping True
Chemist
Cinema
Railway station
Bowling
Internet café True
Billiards
Public wellness
Solarium False
Thermal spa
Bathing river False
Fitness centre
Outdoor pool
Bathing lake True
Massage centre
Indoor pool
Beauty farm
Sauna centre True
Additional information
15 Km of snowshoes tracks, 15 Km footpaths, cross country 80 km, camping, restaurants, bars, pubs...
Specials
Every week, an entertainment programme for everybody themed excursions, visits, evenings (party, musical, ... ), sporting tournament, for all the family, children and adults. Ice-climbing, snowshoe-walking...
Click here to hire ski equipment.
