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Bessans

Location

Savoie

France

45° 19' 12.72" N, 6° 59' 44.16" E

See map: Google Maps

FR

General info:

A village where ancestral traditions of French Alps are preserved : making of French cheeses, local crafts, traditional houses, story and legends evenings,
In winter, the snowing is guaranteed from December to April, allowing to do cross-country skiing, with about 80 kilometres of runs.
In spring, that's the paradise for ski touring. Moreover, you can find mountain refuges which are open from mid-March.
In Bessans, you can make the most of your stay in France, to know the traditional smooth of a French village, to have a maximum of sun, and to have an unforgettable memory of your holidays.
In summer, between art and traditions, Bessans welcomes you in a paradise for walkers.

BASE: 5708ft
SUMMIT: 6561ft
VERTICAL DROP: 853ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 2

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €9.70
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: €5.60
6 DAYS ADULTS: €47.50
6 DAYS CHILDREN: €27.40

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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