Related Regions: Le Massif du Sancy, Auvergne, France, Puy-de-Dome, Massif central

Besse Super Besse Overview

Besse Super Besse

The Besse Super-Besse ski resort is made up of two villages each with its own little personality: The medieval village of Besse has a rich architectural and historical past. Built at 1050 metres, it is a picturesque and lively town where day to day life takes place at the heart of the friendly, consistently festive atmosphere. The true ski resort, Super-Besse is dynamic and vibrant. Super-Besse offers skiing between 1300 and 1850 metres in altitude. The resort is ideal for sporting holidays amongst friends or with the family. The resort appeals to both alpine ski fans as well as the ‘nu-Skool' winter sports enthusiasts. Between the two villages of Besse and Super-Besse the Lake Pavin has an array of hiking trails and cross-country ski trails for those who want to enjoy the amazing panoramas of the Sancy region. The warmth and welcome of the local families is a long time tradition within various towns of the Massif du Sancy. In Besse or Super-Besse there are family activities for all. Spas and fitness centres for all ages, family walks, and cultural visits are a plenty! A modern resort, certified "Famille plus montagne (Families and Mountains)," Besse Super Besse allows anyone to make the most of what is on offer in the day, whether it be sporting or cultural and in the evening time to share some great moments between friends or family in the evening in the array of charming restaurants... In Besse Super Besse visitors can experience the real mountain culture.

Elevation

  • Summit
    5905ft
  • Vertical Drop
    1640ft
  • Base
    4429ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

19%

Intermediate Runs

33%

Advanced Runs

33%

Expert Runs

15%

Runs

27 MILES

Terrain Parks

1

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 23
  • Gondolas & Trams: 1
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 3
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 17

Tourist Office

Rond-Point des Pistes

63240 LE MONT-DORE

France

Phone: 33 0473795284

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/08/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Besse Super Besse Reviews

  • by cherok 12th March 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 3

    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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Common Misspellings

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

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