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Bessans val D'Arc

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Ski Opening 2008
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About the resort

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...
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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 --- winter --- Ski slopes Number of ski runs 3 all (km) 5 Longest slope (km) 2km Night skiing False Opening date 20.12.2008 Closing date 17.4.2009 Maximum vertical drop (m) 150 Artificial snow (%) 100 Green (km) 0 Green 1 Blue (km) 0 Blue 2 Red (km) 0 Red 0 Black (km) 0 Black 0 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 reachable with one ski-pass (km) 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		--- summer --- Sporting activities Tennis True Beach volley Inline skating True Kayak Paintball Animal observation spots True Adrenalin park Hunting Squash Basketball Cycle paths True Canoe Gliding Panorama flights Archery Diving Badminton True Football True Surfing False Hiking True Fishing True 808098'08080'8908 [field:sport_winter_skiing] 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 Adrenalin 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... Tips Ski school, rent a ski, child slope. More information Skipass rates: 6-day skipass: Adult - 35 € Free access until 13 years-old.