Bessans nordic ski resort

Bessans

Certified Nordic France, Bessans is 120 km of groomed trails that will take you to the heart of a high plateau that has nothing to envy to the Big North: pristine valleys, glaciers and peaks culminating at over 3000 m altitude !

Description

Pedestrians and snowshoes:
-4 pedestrian paths
-2 snowshoe routes
-2 multi-activity routes towards the resorts of Val Cenis and Bonneval sur Arc
-Tracks and routes marked with purple markers.

A major biathlon site, Bessans welcomes French and foreign teams throughout the year, for training or competitions. Do you want to take a closer look at the discipline? During a 100% biathlon stay, discover skating techniques and try your hand at rifle shooting at 10 m, then at 50 m to compete against the older ones! Also discover our 21.3 km marathon route.

Environments

Mountain location
Close to a public transportation
Ski resort

Rates

Adult 1/2 day: € 10
Adult day: € 12.50
Adult week: 62.50 €
Child 1/2 day : 4.20 to 6.30 €
Child day : 5.20 to 7.80 €
Child week : 25 to 39.50 €
Senior day: 11.50 €.
Senior 6 days: 57 €.

Free entry for children under 5, people over 74.
Child entry valid for 5 - 15 years.

Free with your 6-day or more "Bessans HMV downhill and cross-country ski pass":
- 1 day's skiing in each Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise resort (Valfréjus, La Norma, Aussois, Val Cenis, Bonneval sur Arc),
- Unlimited access to Haute Maurienne Vanoise Nordic areas.

Payment methods

Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Online payment

Opening period

From 01/11/2025 to 10/04/2026 daily.

Subject to snow conditions.

Additional opening

Subject to snow conditions

Spoken languages

English
French
Italian
Dutch

Location

Motorway A43 towards Turin (Fréjus tunnel, Italy), exit n°30 - Modane, Haute Maurienne, then departmental road 1006 (ex-RN6).
Cross Modane then Val Cenis. Continue towards Bessans and Bonneval sur Arc.
Bessans is 37 km away from Modane.
Regular bus service from Modane bus station and SNCF. https://www.altibus.com/

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