Lac Blanc Ski Resort Guide
Lac Blanc, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 1 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 14km9 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,235m4,052ft |
| Resort Height | 830m2,723ft |
| Nearest Airports | Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Toulouse |
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Lac Blanc
A mid-sized Alpine skiing centre, but by far the biggest cross-country ski destination in the Vosges, the most northerly mountain range in France. Renowned for it's remarkably good snow conditions however.
Summary
The French ski resort of Lac Blanc is at an altitude of 830m2,723ft, with 14km9 miles of marked runs.
Lac Blanc has direct access to 14km9 miles of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Lac Blanc.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Lac Blanc?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 30 April.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Lac Blanc Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 4km2 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | 3km2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 14km9 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes
Lac Blanc Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,235m4,052ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 830m2,723ft |
| Resort Altitude (Lac Blanc) | 830m2,723ft |
| Max Vertical | 405m1,329ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Apres-Ski |
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Location and Map
Where is Lac Blanc?
This ski resort is in France.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Lac Blanc is Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, 109 minutes drive away.
Toulouse, Basel, Strasbourg, Metz, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Carcassonne, Béziers, Montpellier and Mannheim airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 6,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km3 miles of ski runs, with 64 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Lac Blanc open?
Opened : December 4, 2020.
Closed : March 14, 2021.
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 Lac Blanc, 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 Lac Blanc Tourist Office for the latest.
