Bessans Ski Resort Guide
Bessans, France
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 1,750m |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Caselle and Chambery |
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Bessans
The French ski resort of Bessans is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,750m.
Summary
Bessans has direct access to 4 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,750m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,200m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Bessans.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bessans?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Bessans.
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Ski Area Stats
Bessans Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 80km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes
Bessans Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,750m |
| Resort Altitude (Bessans) | 1,750m |
| Max Vertical | 450m |
Location and Map
Where is Bessans?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Savoie, Rhône-Alpes.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Bessans is Turin Caselle, 96 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Turin Cuneo, Annecy, Grenoble, Milan Malpensa, Genoa, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry and Milan Linate airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Bessans open?
Opened : December 19, 2020.
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Bessans, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Bessans Tourist Office for the latest.
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