The Bessans Nordic ski area

A Nordic ski area with 120 km of runs at an altitude of 1,750 m, with exceptional snow coverage provided by several snow guns at the start of the season.

Ski area opening November 1, 2025 to April 10, 2026
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Bessans Nordic ski area

1740 m - 2000 m
All of the slopes are marked out in alternating and skating technique, so you can enjoy long runs and get the right feeling right from the start.

Hours of relaxation or sport, at your own pace, amidst snow-covered immensities and larch forests, in a natural setting where the Charbonnel is always there to reveal its incredible glacier.

Every year, Bessans opens its 1st cross-country ski trails at the beginning of November* thanks to :

  • Bessans' unique geographical location (high plateau surrounded by glaciers, sub-zero temperatures at night from autumn onwards).
  • the snowfarming technique (storing snow from one winter to the next under a thick layer of sawdust)

*opening November 1, 2025, subject to favorable weather conditions

Slope map
Slope bulletin

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Whether you're on foot, snowshoe or fatbike, take advantage of the opportunity to discover the charm of the resort!
Key figures...
  • 2 ski joëring trails
  • 1 biathlon stadium, laser shooting
  • 2 Nordic routes (cross-country skiing, pedestrians, fatbikes)
  • 47 kms of discovery trails
  • 13 trails (3 green - 6 blue - 1 red - 3 black)
  • 120 km of groomed skating and alternating trails

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