Besse Ski Resort Guide
Besse, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km28 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Resort Height | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Lyon Bron |
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Besse
The ski area of Besse is at an altitude of 1,850m6,070ft, with 45km28 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Besse has direct access to 45km28 miles of downhill skiing, with 25 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,850m6,070ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.
Skiing
Besse offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Besse offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Besse.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Ancolie'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Besse?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 19 April, with around 30cm12in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,335m4,380ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Besse Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 7km4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 26km16 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | 7km4 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | 5km3 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km28 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 120km75 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Besse Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,850m6,070ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Besse) | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Max Vertical | 800m2,625ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, S
Besse has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Location and Map
Where is Besse?
This ski resort is in Gennes-Val-de-Loire, Saumur, France.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Besse is Grenoble, 80 minutes drive away.
Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Annecy, Turin Caselle and Saint-Étienne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 23km14 miles of ski runs, with 240 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Besse open?
Open (since December 23, 2023).
Closed : March 26, 2024.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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