Rules for visiting Besse Super Besse
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne (the municipality of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise belongs to the park's joint association of municipalities), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: banatic.interieur.gouv.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsWild camping is prohibited in the Sancy massif. Only bivouacking is tolerated, on a multi-day trek along the trail, with the landowner's permission, using a lightweight tent from 20:00 to 8:00 and at the edge of the forest. It is prohibited on summits and volcano slopes.Source: sancy.com
- ProhibitedBivouacking is prohibited in the nature reserves of Chastreix-Sancy, the Chaudefour valley and the Sagnes de la Godivelle, and at Lake Guéry.Source: sancy.com
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsIn Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise you can park during the day without putting out tables or chairs and without using wheel chocks. At night, only in the Besse campsite area or the Biche area in Super-Besse. Parking in the same place for more than 7 days can result in a fine.Source: sancy.com
- AllowedBiche area (Super-Besse): open all year, no reservation. Payment in advance by card: €15 per 24 h or €90 for 7 days, plus the tourist tax. Emptying and electricity without staying overnight: €7 for 2 h.Source: sancy.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- ProhibitedThe cross-country ski trails of the Madalet sector (Super-Besse) are paid and for Nordic skiing only. Access is prohibited to pedestrians and snowshoers. Children under 6 do not pay.Source: sancy.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedDogs are not allowed on the cross-country ski trails of the Madalet sector, even on a leash.Source: sancy.com
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedLighting fires is prohibited: fires are banned throughout the Puy-de-Dôme department.Source: sancy.com
🛷 Sledging
- AllowedSledding area towards the Madalet (Espace Madalet): a groomed and secured slope, free and open access. No equipment is lent out. Children must be supervised by their parents and a helmet is strongly recommended.Source: sancy.com
📋 Other rules
- With conditionsFree parking throughout the municipality. In the blue zone of the old town of Besse, maximum 2 h from 9:00 to 19:00 all year, with a free parking disc from the town hall. If you are passing through for several days, let the Besse gendarmerie know your name, phone number and license plate.Source: sancy.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Besse Super Besse?
- With conditions. Wild camping is prohibited in the Sancy massif. Only bivouacking is tolerated, on a multi-day trek along the trail, with the landowner's permission, using a lightweight tent from 20:00 to 8:00 and at the edge of the forest. It is prohibited on summits and volcano slopes. Prohibited. Bivouacking is prohibited in the nature reserves of Chastreix-Sancy, the Chaudefour valley and the Sagnes de la Godivelle, and at Lake Guéry.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Besse Super Besse?
- With conditions. In Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise you can park during the day without putting out tables or chairs and without using wheel chocks. At night, only in the Besse campsite area or the Biche area in Super-Besse. Parking in the same place for more than 7 days can result in a fine. Allowed. Biche area (Super-Besse): open all year, no reservation. Payment in advance by card: €15 per 24 h or €90 for 7 days, plus the tourist tax. Emptying and electricity without staying overnight: €7 for 2 h.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Besse Super Besse?
- Prohibited. The cross-country ski trails of the Madalet sector (Super-Besse) are paid and for Nordic skiing only. Access is prohibited to pedestrians and snowshoers. Children under 6 do not pay.
- Can you bring a dog to Besse Super Besse?
- Prohibited. Dogs are not allowed on the cross-country ski trails of the Madalet sector, even on a leash.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Besse Super Besse?
- Prohibited. Lighting fires is prohibited: fires are banned throughout the Puy-de-Dôme department.
- Where can you go sledging at Besse Super Besse?
- Allowed. Sledding area towards the Madalet (Espace Madalet): a groomed and secured slope, free and open access. No equipment is lent out. Children must be supervised by their parents and a helmet is strongly recommended.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.