Bessans today
Temp. top / bottom8° / 9°
The season starts on 19 Dec 2026.
Forecast data:
Conditions and forecast
Bessans weather forecast for 7 days
Temperature on the mountain and in the valley, wind and fresh snow.
| Day | Today31 Oct | Sun1 Nov | Mon2 Nov | Tue3 Nov | Wed4 Nov | Thu5 Nov | Fri6 Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | |||||||
| Top, 2,000 m | 9° | 6° | 5° | 4° | 1° | 6° | 8° |
| Valley, 1,750 m | 10° | 8° | 7° | 6° | 3° | 7° | 10° |
| Snow line | valley | ||||||
| Snow (top) | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind (top), km/h | 7 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
Snow in centimetres, average wind speed on the mountain in km/h. Forecast run 31 Oct, 08:55 CET.
Pistes and lifts
3 km of pistes between 1,750 and 2,000 m
Pistes by difficulty
- Blue easy3 km
Altitude
2,0001,750
- 2,000 m highest point
- 1,750 m lowest point
Vertical drop of 250 m.
3 lifts
- T-bars2
- Rope tows1
Ski pass prices 2026/27
How much is a ski pass in Bessans
Prices.
| Group | 1 day | 3 days | 6 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultsaged 12 to 64 | €13.40 | €37 | €66.40 |
| Childrenaged 5 to 11 | €10.30 | €26.80 | €48.40 |
| Seniorsaged 65 to 74 | €12.40 | €34 | €60.80 |
Children born in 2022 or later ski free.
Prices checked 31 Oct 2026
When to go
When is the snow best in Bessans
Average snow depth on the mountain, month by month.
Bessans: average snow depth
Average of 10 seasons, 2016 to 2026
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
Most snow on average: March and April
Season dates
- Ski area: 19 Dec 2026 to 28 Mar 2027
Nearby resorts
Bonneval-sur-Arc
32 km of pistes · 1,800 to 3,000 m
Val Cenis
125 km of pistes · 1,300 to 2,800 m
Val d'Isère
150 km of pistes · 1,850 to 3,197 m
Tignes
150 km of pistes · 1,550 to 3,456 m
Bessans: frequently asked questions
How much is a ski pass in Bessans?
In the 2026/27 season a one-day adult pass costs €13.40 and a six-day pass €66.40 (prices).
When is the ski season in Bessans?
The resort plans to open on 19 December 2026 and to close on 28 March 2027.
How high is Bessans?
The pistes run from 1,750 m to 2,000 m, a vertical drop of 250 m.
How many kilometres of pistes does Bessans have?
Bessans has 3 km of pistes, served by 3 lifts.