Bessans
Northern Alps · France · 1,716 m
- ✕ Closed
- 0 cm snow depth
- 0/3 runs
- 0/3 lifts
Season runs from 19 Dec 2026 to 9 Apr 2027
Where to stay near Bessans
Hotels and apartments close to the slopes, with prices and availability for your dates.
- Within 15 km of the resort
- Real prices for your dates
- Many with free cancellation
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What to do without snow
The resort is closed: here is what you can do in the area today.
With snow, beyond the pistes
This is not the resort's official programme: it is what is mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 km of the resort centre. Check opening times on the resort's own website.
Trail map
Snow seen from space
16 %of the ground snow-covered within 7 km · 14 Oct
Last 60 days
% clouds
Source: NASA GIBS, MODIS Terra and Aqua (snow cover) and VIIRS NOAA-20 (true colour). Updated daily with a one-day lag.
Weather by elevation
Bessans
1,716 m- Wind
- 2 km/h (gust 28)
- Humidity
- 47%
Snow depth by area
- Mid mountain0 cm
- Base0 cm
7-day forecast
| Day | Weather | Min/Max | Snow | Prob. | Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 15 | Overcast | 13° / 19° | — | 0% | 28 km/h |
| Fri 16 | Overcast | 12° / 17° | — | 3% | 20 km/h |
| Sat 17 | Heavy drizzle | 7° / 12° | — | 8% | 24 km/h |
| Sun 18 | Rain | 6° / 7° | — | 85% | 59 km/h |
| Mon 19 | Showers | 7° / 8° | — | 53% | 50 km/h |
| Tue 20 | Rain | 8° / 8° | — | 55% | 59 km/h |
| Wed 21 | Light rain | 7° / 9° | — | 45% | 33 km/h |
Live webcams
- Bessans - La Bessannaise
- Bessans - Panoramique
- Bessans - Site nordique du Carreley
Terrain by difficulty
Terrain by difficulty
0 of 3 open- Beginner0 / 133%
- Intermediate0 / 267%
Snow report from OnTheSnow · compiles the report published by each resort
Season 2026-2027
Bessans plans to open on 19 December 2026. An adult day pass costs €13.40 (2026-2027 prices).
See Bessans opening date, prices, hours and newsRules for visitors
- Camping and bivouacWith conditions
- Motorhomes and caravansWith conditions
- DogsProhibited
- DronesProhibited
- Fires and barbecuesProhibited
Frequently asked questions about Bessans
- Is Bessans open today?
- According to the latest report (15 Oct, 17:50), Bessans is closed. The announced season opening date is 19 Dec 2026.
- How much snow is there at Bessans?
- There is no snow on the slopes right now: the published depth is 0 cm.
- What can you do at Bessans without snow?
- There are 28 mapped activities around the resort: peaks (16), via ferratas (5), climbing (2). See what to do without snow →
- How often is this information updated?
- The report is read automatically from OnTheSnow every few minutes. The last reading was 1 min ago.
Updated 1 min ago