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Besse Super Besse

Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Besse Super Besse, one resort, two atmospheres: a medieval and Renaissance town, Besse bears witness to a rich architectural and historical past. At 1,050 m altitude, it is a picturesque and lively village where friendliness and a festive spirit go together every day. A true ski-in ski-out resort, lively and dynamic, Super-Besse offers all the pleasures of snow sports between 1,300 and 1,850 m. Ideal for sporty and family stays, it will please downhill skiers as well as fans of newer snow sports. Between the two villages, Lac Pavin offers a pristine panorama to lovers of hiking and cross-country skiing in the Sancy Nordic area.

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