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.

Ski area opening December 21st, 2024

Bessans alpine ski area

1740 m - 2000 m

Many families, parents and grandparents alike, choose Bessans for this comfort: swallowing up kilometers of cross-country skiing or strolling along the snowshoe or pedestrian trails while their children learn to ski downhill or cross-country, of course.

Rental stores nearby, ski instructors right next door: everything you need for your first lessons in downhill skiing or snowboarding!
And here's an added bonus: the smaller the ski area, the cheaper the ski pass - just think!

Well, the small alpine ski area of Bessans is very popular with Nordic-minded families, because it's easy and fun downhill skiing! And there's no need for big boulevards to get started!

Slope map
Slope bulletin

Key figures...

1 snow wire for toddlers
2 ski lifts
3km of runs (2 blue - 1 green)

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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.

Biathlon

Try biathlon in Bessans! Thanks to its international biathlon stadium, accessible to all by reservation, and introductory courses are available all season long. Altitude and snow guaranteed, the ideal training ground!

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.