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BESSANS | 1756 - 2200 m
Bessans is an extremely well-preserved resort that has successfully preserved all of the charm of its baroque architecture. This village, with its family-oriented and friendly environment, is a very lovely place to enjoy cross-country skiing and other Nordic sports such as snowshoeing and dog-sledding. Bessans ski resort special negotiated prices
 
puce Splendid village with an outstanding baroque architectural heritage.
puce 80 km of pistes for Nordic skiing.
puce Ideal departure point for springtime backcountry skiing.
puce Very limited ski terrain for alpine skiing.
puce Rather tame nightlife.
 
 
Skiable area Facilities for children
After-ski activities Accessibility of the resort
Beginners Intermediate skiers
Experienced skiers Snow coverage
       
Skiable area
Village altitude : 1750 m
Minimum/Maximum altitude : 1756 / 2200 m
Bessans : 4 slopes (85 km + 80 km Cross-country skiing )
Green ski slope for Learners. These are usually not marked trails, but tend to be large open, gently sloping areas at the base of the ski area.  1 slopes Blue ski slope are Easy. Similar to the North American Green Circle, and are almost always groomed, or on so shallow a slope as not to need it  2 slopes Red ski slopes are Intermediate. Steeper, or narrower than a blue slope, these are usually groomed, unless the narrowness of the trail prohibits it  1 slopes Black ski slopes are Difficult. Steep, may or may not be groomed, or may be groomed for mogul. It is worth noting that 'Black' can be a very wide classification, ranging from a slope marginally more difficult than a 'Red' to an icy mogulfield  14 slopes
Some of our products in Bessans
Here is a selection of our best offers for this resort. To find out if these products are available please click here for Bessans ski resort special negotiated prices and we will indicate the products and prices that correspond to your holiday..
Résidence le Soliet II, 3-Star
Exceptional, relaxing, quiet
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Résidence L'Albaron, 3-Star
Spacious, all the amenities, clean.
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Les Balcons des Curtious, 3-Star
Quiet, ideal for cross-country skiing, spacious apartments
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Résidence l'Arcelle-Soliet I, 3-Star
Spacious, totally equipped, clean
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Resort slopes                                  Bessans ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  No. of slopes : 4
  Total slope length : 85 km
  Longest slope : 8 km
  Max. vertical drop : 450 km
  Slope distribution :
Very easy : 1 
 
   Easy : 2 
 
   Intermediary : 1
 
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Ski lifts in the resort
No. Of tow lifts : 3
No. of chair lifts : 1

Cross-country skiing itineraries

 
  in the resort : 80 km

Sports activities
Icefall : yes
No. of skating rinks : 1
   
Recreation & leisure                        Bessans ski resort special negotiated prices
Saunas  : 1
Jacuzzis  : 1
Libraries  : 1
Night life
No. of restaurants : 6
No. of bars : 8
   
Stores - Services
 
  No. of self-service places : 1
  No. of post offices : 1
  No. of banks : 1
  No. of laundromats : 1
  No. of bakeries : 1
  No. of butchers  : 2
  No. of bookstores : 1
  No. of tobacco shops :
 
1
 
Health Care                                        Bessans ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Nearest hospital St Jean de Maurienne
  Number of dentists 1
     
Accommodations
 
  2-Star Hotels : 3
  1-Star Hotels : 1
  Homes : 3
  Cottages : 2
  Total capacity :
 
1580
 
Closest city : M odane
Distance from major cities
Paris : 698 km
 
Marseille : 363 km
 
Lyons : 236 km
 
Airport
 
  Chambery resort at 140 kms 
resort shuttle service : yes
Transit time : 1h30 min
 
  Genève resort at 231 kms 
Transit time : 2 h40

 
Road access                                     Bessans ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Highway exit : Saint Michel de Maurienne
  Distance from exit : 54 km
  Michelin road map :
 
89
Train
Closest train station : Modane
Distance : 35 km
Train schedules, maps for Bessans
Available shuttle : yes
Travel time : 60
 
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