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Besse Ski Resort Guide

Besse, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length45km28 miles
Highest Lift1,850m6,070ft
Resort Height1,850m6,070ft
 Nearest AirportsGrenoble 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 9cm4in, expected on 23 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Besse Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,850m6,070ft
Resort Altitude (Besse)1,850m6,070ft
Lowest Piste1,050m3,445ft
Max Vertical800m2,625ft

Ski Slope Aspects

E, S

Besse has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Besse
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Besse

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Besse Ski Schools and Besse Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Besse?

This ski resort is in Grenoble, Isère, 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?

 Opened (since 21 December 2024).

 Closes : 30 March 2025.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Besse