Bessans Overview

Bessans

Projected Opening
Dec 19
Projected Closing
Apr 09
Lifts
3
Trails
3
Base
1,740m
Summit
2,000m
Vertical Drop
260m
Average Snowfall
313cm
Snowfall
313cm
Annual Snowfall
  • Nov46cm
  • Dec84cm
  • Jan77cm
  • Feb64cm
  • Mar53cm
  • Apr23cm
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. <
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Important Dates

  • Projected opening date
    Dec 19, 2026
  • Projected closing date
    Apr 09, 2027
  • Years Open
    64
  • Average Snowfall
    313cm

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