Related Regions: Auvergne, France, Grenoble, Grenoble-Isère Airport (GNB), Le Massif du Sancy, Puy-de-Dome

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Besse - Super Besse

The Auvergne in central France is the first region to receive the winter snow brought in by weather depressions from the west. The slopes at Besse-Super-Besse offer skiing on extinct volcanoes, with extensive cross-country in the foothills. The runs themselves are in a natural, almost treeless bowl, accesible from the top of the gondola. One of Europe's biggest ski areas outside the Alps.

Elevation

  • Summit
    6004 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    1575 Ft.
  • Base
    4429 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

60%

Advanced Runs

10%

Expert Runs

0%

KM of Nordic Open

N/A

KM Pistes

45.00

Terrain Parks

N/A

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

  • Eight Person Lifts:
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 2
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 17

Common Misspellings

Super-Besse, Super6Besse, Superbase, Superbass, Superbersse, Superbess, Superbesse, Superbesses, Superbusse

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season:

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 1, 2012

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: N/A

Besse - Super Besse Reviews

  • by cherok Mar 12, 2011
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 3.0

    A pleasant change from The Alps!

    Pros: uncrowded slopes and lifts, awesome views
    Cons: french kept secret, opening of liason between Mont Dore and Super Besse erratic

     

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