Biathlon in Bessans: experience the intensity of an Olympic sport

Try biathlon in Bessans! Thanks to its international biathlon stadium, created in 1998, Bessans welcomes top-level biathletes all winter long, for whom Bessans is the ideal training ground: altitude and snow guaranteed! The stadium is open to all upon reservation, and introductory courses are offered throughout the season.

An experience for families and friends

A ski + shoot challenge

Picture this: you're cross-country skiing on a snowy loop, your heart beating fast, your muscles heating up. Then, suddenly, silence. You pick up the rifle, aim at the target... and it's all over in a matter of seconds. Welcome to Bessans, a biathlon mecca, where everyone can discover this fascinating discipline, practiced here by the world's greatest champions.

Discover biathlon on snow

At Bessans, supervised by qualified instructors, you'll strap on your skis, learn to manage your effort and discover the art of aiming right despite shortness of breath. A unique blend of adrenalin and concentration, accessible to beginners and experienced athletes alike.

Children as young as 8 can try biathlon using an air rifle and shooting at a 10-meter range. But in Bessans, you can also get started in the sport’s flagship discipline: 50-meter shooting with a .22 LR rifle. Try it in a group class or a private lesson.

Try biathlon with the Bessans ski schools

Biathlon Bessans, recumbent shooting, Haute Maurienne Vanoise international biathlon stadium

French biathlon team athletes in the snow

Sur les traces des champions du biathlon

Julia Simon, Lou Jeanmonnot, Éric Perrot, Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon Maillet… Chaque année, les meilleurs biathlètes du monde s’entraînent sur le plateau nordique de Bessans.

Dès novembre, les équipes de France hommes et femmes viennent retrouver la neige à Bessans et affiner leur préparation dans ce décor grandiose, profitant des conditions idéales et des infrastructures de haut niveau.

En testant le biathlon à Bessans, vous partagez le même terrain de jeu que les athlètes qui brillent aux Jeux Olympiques en Coupe du Monde.

Ski passes

Find all the prices and information you need to buy your Bessans or Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise ski pass.

The Bessans Nordic ski area

A 133 km ski area at 1750 m altitude with exceptional snow coverage, ensured by several snow guns at the start of the season.

The Bessans alpine resort

Accessible from the heart of the village, it's easy to get there on foot, by toboggan (if the road is snow-covered) or by car.

Bessans French Ski School

Since 1978, our instructors, all state-qualified from ENSA and ENSF, have been helping you discover and share the pleasures of sliding and the joys of the mountains.

Play areas

Children's toboggan run: fun for young and old! Snowball fights - that's what winter is all about!

Rental and lockers

Mountain professionals at your service to help you choose your equipment.