La Bresse Hohneck Ski Resort Guide
La Bresse Hohneck, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km37 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,370m4,495ft |
| Resort Height | 600m1,969ft |
| Nearest Airports | Basel and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg |
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La Bresse Hohneck
The biggest ski area in North Eastern France, La Bresse claims to have the largest night skiing area in Europe (operational until 10pm on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays) and over 280 snow-making cannons ensure that 70% of the 220 hectares of skiable terrain is covered. The base station restaurant seats almost 1500.
Summary
The French ski resort of La Bresse Hohneck is at an altitude of 600m1,969ft, with 60km37 miles of marked runs.
La Bresse Hohneck has direct access to 60km37 miles of downhill skiing, with 36 marked pistes, served by a total of 33 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
La Bresse Hohneck offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
La Bresse Hohneck is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in La Bresse Hohneck.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in La Bresse Hohneck?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm2in, expected on 26 January, with around 38cm15in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
La Bresse Hohneck Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 11 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km37 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 50km31 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 33 | |
Altitudes
La Bresse Hohneck Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,370m4,495ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 600m1,969ft |
| Resort Altitude (La Bresse Hohneck) | 600m1,969ft |
| Max Vertical | 770m2,526ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
La Bresse Hohneck Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Noire'.
Location and Map
Where is La Bresse Hohneck?
This ski resort is in Vosges, Lorraine, France.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Bresse Hohneck is Basel, 81 minutes drive away.
Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Strasbourg, Metz, Zurich, Dole–Jura, Berne and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 33 ski lifts are able to uplift 23,075 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 282 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Bresse Hohneck open?
Opened : December 19, 2020.
Closes : April 4, 2021.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late March.
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 La Bresse Hohneck, 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 La Bresse Hohneck Tourist Office for the latest.
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