Ski resorts near Besançon
305 ski resorts are ranked here by driving time from the centre of Besançon, 33 of them under 3 hours. The closest is La Combe Saint-Pierre (1 hr 11 by road); the largest within reach, La Bresse Lispach (43 km of pistes, 2 hr 22 by road).
Driving time is computed from the centre of Besançon on the real road network (OpenStreetMap), excluding traffic and winter conditions, avoiding passes closed in winter; the straight-line distance is given as a rough guide. The table gives all 305 resorts, from the closest to the furthest: Vosges (19), Jura (13), Northern Alps (8) at the top of the list. Before setting off in winter, check road conditions and tyre requirements on your département’s road information site, linked on each resort page.
Every resort links to its own page: altitude, pistes by level, lift pass read from the official price list, snow report and webcams in season. The small resorts close to a city are often lower-mountain resorts, pleasant for a day out but dependent on snowfall: the “skiing at Christmas” guide shows where the snow is most reliable.
Click a column heading to sort. Resorts with no reading stay at the bottom.
| # | Resort | Driving time | As the crow flies | Range | Pistes | Top | Day pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Combe Saint-Pierre | 1 h 11 · 75 km | 62 km | Jura | 4 km | 1,044 m | — |
| 2 | Les Fourgs | 1 h 13 · 70 km | 54 km | Jura | 6 km | 1,218 m | — |
| 3 | Métabief | 1 h 19 · 77 km | 58 km | Jura | 35 km | 1,253 m | — |
| 4 | Mouthe | 1 h 31 · 89 km | 61 km | Jura | 5 km | 1,183 m | — |
| 5 | Foncine-le-Haut | 1 h 42 · 89 km | 65 km | Jura | 2 km | — | — |
| 6 | Les Gentianes | 1 h 42 · 94 km | 75 km | Jura | 2 km | 1,153 m | — |
| 7 | Planche des Belles Filles | 1 h 48 · 127 km | 82 km | Vosges | 3 km | 1,145 m | — |
| 8 | Ballon d'Alsace | 1 h 53 · 128 km | 89 km | Vosges | 8 km | 1,157 m | — |
| 9 | Les Rousses | 1 h 58 · 108 km | 84 km | Jura | 5 km | 1,255 m | — |
| 10 | Bussang | 2 h 03 · 143 km | 95 km | Vosges | 5 km | 1,110 m | — |
| 11 | Larcenaire | 2 h 09 · 145 km | 97 km | Vosges | 12 km | 1,110 m | — |
| 12 | Frère-Joseph | 2 h 14 · 136 km | 99 km | Vosges | 12 km | — | — |
| 13 | Ventron | 2 h 16 · 136 km | 99 km | Vosges | 12 km | 1,105 m | — |
| 14 | Le Markstein | 2 h 17 · 165 km | 108 km | Vosges | 9 km | 1,261 m | — |
| 15 | Schnepfenried | 2 h 18 · 174 km | 113 km | Vosges | 9 km | 1,253 m | €25.50 |
| 16 | Gérardmer | 2 h 19 · 148 km | 112 km | Vosges | 28 km | 1,133 m | — |
| 17 | La Bresse Brabant | 2 h 21 · 136 km | 105 km | Vosges | 3 km | 978 m | — |
| 18 | Le Manon | 2 h 21 · 128 km | 97 km | Jura | 5 km | — | — |
| 19 | La Bresse Hohneck | 2 h 22 · 173 km | 114 km | Vosges | 31 km | 1,346 m | €41.50 |
| 20 | La Bresse Lispach | 2 h 22 · 155 km | 114 km | Vosges | 43 km | 1,113 m | €22 |
| 21 | La Mauselaine | 2 h 22 · 151 km | 112 km | Vosges | 28 km | 1,124 m | — |
| 22 | Poli | 2 h 23 · 152 km | 114 km | Vosges | 28 km | — | — |
| 23 | La Schlucht | 2 h 27 · 179 km | 118 km | Vosges | 15 km | 1,276 m | — |
| 24 | Le Valtin | 2 h 29 · 160 km | 121 km | Vosges | 6 km | — | — |
| 25 | Gaschney | 2 h 31 · 194 km | 117 km | Vosges | 11 km | — | €20 |
| 26 | Lac Blanc | 2 h 32 · 196 km | 128 km | Vosges | 12 km | 1,209 m | €30 |
| 27 | Les Plans d'Hotonnes Plateau de Retord | 2 h 35 · 231 km | 136 km | Jura | 7 km | 1,226 m | — |
| 28 | Plateau de Retord Ensemble formé par le plateau de Retord et la chaîne du Grand Colombier | 2 h 37 · 231 km | 133 km | Jura | 6 km | — | — |
| 29 | Terre Ronde | 2 h 42 · 226 km | 142 km | Jura | 6 km | 1,195 m | — |
| 30 | Champ du Feu | 2 h 43 · 228 km | 160 km | Vosges | 7 km | 1,065 m | — |
| 31 | Monts Jura | 2 h 45 · 137 km | 104 km | Jura | 21 km | 1,659 m | — |
| 32 | Menthières Station Monts Jura | 2 h 49 · 247 km | 119 km | Jura | 2 km | — | — |
| 33 | La Chapelle d'Abondance Portes du Soleil | 2 h 58 · 197 km | 120 km | Northern Alps | 23 km | 1,571 m | — |
| 34 | Bernex | 3 h 01 · 194 km | 110 km | Northern Alps | 24 km | 1,841 m | — |
| 35 | Linga - Pré La Joux | 3 h 06 · 194 km | 123 km | Northern Alps | 66 km | 2,277 m | — |
| 36 | Super-Châtel Portes du Soleil | 3 h 06 · 194 km | 123 km | Northern Alps | 66 km | 2,277 m | — |
| 37 | Vallorcine | 3 h 06 · 219 km | 151 km | Northern Alps | 58 km | 2,254 m | — |
| 38 | Abondance Portes du Soleil | 3 h 09 · 204 km | 121 km | Northern Alps | 23 km | 1,674 m | — |
| 39 | Mont-Saxonnex | 3 h 09 · 213 km | 137 km | Northern Alps | 9 km | 1,544 m | — |
| 40 | Les Habères | 3 h 10 · 210 km | 116 km | Northern Alps | 25 km | — | — |
| 41 | Argentière Grands Montets | 3 h 13 · 226 km | 156 km | Northern Alps | 66 km | 2,134 m | — |
| 42 | Hirmentaz | 3 h 13 · 212 km | 116 km | Northern Alps | 25 km | 1,604 m | — |
| 43 | Le Reposoir | 3 h 13 · 221 km | 142 km | Northern Alps | 13 km | — | — |
| 44 | Le Tour | 3 h 15 · 228 km | 154 km | Northern Alps | 56 km | 2,195 m | — |
| 45 | Les Brasses | 3 h 17 · 211 km | 123 km | Northern Alps | 20 km | 1,495 m | — |
| 46 | Les Carroz Grand Massif | 3 h 17 · 229 km | 143 km | Northern Alps | 151 km | 1,740 m | €63 |
| 47 | Saint-Jean-de-Sixt Aravis | 3 h 17 · 221 km | 149 km | Northern Alps | 25 km | 2,255 m | — |
| 48 | Le Grand-Bornand Aravis | 3 h 18 · 221 km | 147 km | Northern Alps | 21 km | 2,255 m | — |
| 49 | Morillon Grand Massif | 3 h 19 · 228 km | 138 km | Northern Alps | 75 km | 2,449 m | — |
| 50 | Cordon Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 20 · 235 km | 153 km | Northern Alps | 30 km | 1,538 m | — |
| 51 | La Clusaz Aravis | 3 h 20 · 223 km | 151 km | Northern Alps | 69 km | 1,865 m | — |
| 52 | Servoz | 3 h 20 · 244 km | 156 km | Northern Alps | 10 km | 1,722 m | — |
| 53 | Romme | 3 h 21 · 227 km | 141 km | Northern Alps | 6 km | 1,561 m | — |
| 54 | Combloux Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 23 · 238 km | 157 km | Northern Alps | 43 km | 2,373 m | — |
| 55 | La Chèvrerie Roc d'Enfer | 3 h 23 · 222 km | 121 km | Northern Alps | 19 km | 1,790 m | — |
| 56 | Semnoz | 3 h 23 · 234 km | 160 km | Northern Alps | 16 km | 1,666 m | €18.50 |
| 57 | Manigod Aravis | 3 h 24 · 237 km | 155 km | Northern Alps | 16 km | 2,255 m | — |
| 58 | Morillon 1100 Les Esserts Grand Massif | 3 h 24 · 232 km | 139 km | Northern Alps | 162 km | 1,708 m | €63 |
| 59 | Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 24 · 242 km | 159 km | Northern Alps | 32 km | 2,373 m | — |
| 60 | Saint-Jean-d'Aulps Portes du Soleil | 3 h 24 · 217 km | 121 km | Northern Alps | 10 km | 1,725 m | — |
| 61 | La Flégère | 3 h 25 · 232 km | 156 km | Northern Alps | 61 km | 2,486 m | — |
| 62 | Les Houches Houches / Saint Gervais | 3 h 25 · 249 km | 161 km | Northern Alps | 29 km | 1,401 m | — |
| 63 | Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 3 h 26 · 235 km | 160 km | Northern Alps | 35 km | 2,317 m | — |
| 64 | Le Chinaillon | 3 h 27 · 228 km | 145 km | Northern Alps | 61 km | 1,814 m | — |
| 65 | Les Gets Portes du Soleil | 3 h 27 · 228 km | 129 km | Northern Alps | 182 km | 1,818 m | — |
| 66 | Planpraz | 3 h 27 · 235 km | 158 km | Northern Alps | 51 km | 2,502 m | — |
| 67 | Roc d'Enfer Portes du Soleil | 3 h 28 · 220 km | 122 km | Northern Alps | 21 km | 1,790 m | €41.50 |
| 68 | Megève Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 29 · 243 km | 160 km | Northern Alps | 123 km | 1,450 m | — |
| 69 | Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval Grand Massif | 3 h 30 · 237 km | 143 km | Northern Alps | 22 km | 1,507 m | — |
| 70 | Praz de Lys - Sommand | 3 h 31 · 226 km | 129 km | Northern Alps | 48 km | 1,678 m | — |
| 71 | Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 32 · 250 km | 163 km | Northern Alps | 72 km | 2,445 m | — |
| 72 | Morzine Portes du Soleil | 3 h 34 · 234 km | 128 km | Northern Alps | 105 km | 1,746 m | — |
| 73 | Col de Plainpalais | 3 h 35 · 250 km | 177 km | Northern Alps | 34 km | — | — |
| 74 | Plaine Joux | 3 h 35 · 247 km | 153 km | Northern Alps | 11 km | — | €25.50 |
| 75 | Samoëns 1600 Grand Massif | 3 h 35 · 238 km | 141 km | Northern Alps | 206 km | 1,708 m | €63 |
| 76 | Flaine Grand Massif | 3 h 36 · 243 km | 146 km | Northern Alps | 282 km | 1,740 m | €63 |
| 77 | Portes du Mont-Blanc Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 36 · 243 km | 157 km | Northern Alps | 69 km | 2,373 m | €30 |
| 78 | Domaine de Praz sur Arly Espace Diamant | 3 h 37 · 248 km | 162 km | Northern Alps | 78 km | 2,039 m | €52 |
| 79 | Le Revard Savoie Grand Revard | 3 h 37 · 261 km | 173 km | Northern Alps | 15 km | 1,549 m | — |
| 80 | La Féclaz Savoie Grand Revard | 3 h 38 · 264 km | 177 km | Northern Alps | 15 km | 1,529 m | — |
| 81 | La Giettaz-en-Aravis Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 38 · 238 km | 156 km | Northern Alps | 49 km | 2,348 m | — |
| 82 | Les Contamines-Montjoie Évasion Mont-Blanc | 3 h 39 · 252 km | 167 km | Northern Alps | 42 km | 2,445 m | €45 |
| 83 | Flumet - Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle Espace Diamant | 3 h 40 · 252 km | 162 km | Northern Alps | 67 km | 2,039 m | — |
| 84 | Les Aillons-Margériaz 1000 | 3 h 40 · 255 km | 181 km | Northern Alps | 16 km | 1,540 m | — |
| 85 | La Loge des Gardes | 3 h 42 · 294 km | 218 km | Massif Central | 2 km | 1,159 m | — |
| 86 | Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe Espace Diamant | 3 h 43 · 254 km | 163 km | Northern Alps | 71 km | 2,039 m | — |
| 87 | Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse | 3 h 46 · 347 km | 221 km | Northern Alps | 1 km | — | — |
| 88 | Crest-Voland Cohennoz Espace Diamant | 3 h 47 · 257 km | 165 km | Northern Alps | 76 km | 2,039 m | — |
| 89 | Col de Porte | 3 h 48 · 352 km | 217 km | Northern Alps | 2 km | — | €17 |
| 90 | Le Granier | 3 h 48 · 282 km | 198 km | Northern Alps | 6 km | 1,420 m | — |
| 91 | Les Rafforts | 3 h 48 · 259 km | 165 km | Northern Alps | 44 km | 1,749 m | — |
| 92 | Avoriaz Portes du Soleil | 3 h 50 · 246 km | 129 km | Northern Alps | 176 km | 2,277 m | — |
| 93 | Le Cernix Espace Diamant | 3 h 50 · 259 km | 166 km | Northern Alps | 86 km | 1,930 m | — |
| 94 | Les Aillons-Margériaz | 3 h 50 · 256 km | 177 km | Northern Alps | 25 km | — | — |
| 95 | Saint-Hugues les Egaux | 3 h 53 · 350 km | 214 km | Northern Alps | 2 km | — | — |
| 96 | Le Planolet | 3 h 55 · 352 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 5 km | 1,356 m | — |
| 97 | Thollon-les-Mémises | 3 h 55 · 197 km | 110 km | Northern Alps | 22 km | 1,873 m | — |
| 98 | Le Désert d'Entremont | 3 h 56 · 288 km | 198 km | Northern Alps | 7 km | 1,420 m | — |
| 99 | Les Grands Montets Grands Montets | 3 h 56 · 231 km | 158 km | Northern Alps | 50 km | 2,134 m | — |
| 100 | Les Saisies Espace Diamant | 3 h 56 · 266 km | 169 km | Northern Alps | 129 km | 1,925 m | €52 |
| 101 | Col de Romeyère | 3 h 57 · 362 km | 237 km | Northern Alps | 18 km | — | — |
| 102 | Lans en Vercor | 3 h 58 · 355 km | 238 km | Northern Alps | 25 km | 1,784 m | — |
| 103 | Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors | 4 h 01 · 361 km | 238 km | Northern Alps | 18 km | 1,548 m | — |
| 104 | Saint-Hilaire | 4 h 01 · 305 km | 214 km | Northern Alps | 5 km | 1,320 m | €15 |
| 105 | Corrençon-en-Vercors Villard-Corrençon | 4 h 03 · 362 km | 248 km | Northern Alps | 63 km | 2,055 m | — |
| 106 | Villard-de-Lans | 4 h 03 · 361 km | 246 km | Northern Alps | 54 km | 2,021 m | — |
| 107 | Barioz | 4 h 05 · 308 km | 212 km | Northern Alps | 2 km | 1,686 m | — |
| 108 | Bisanne 1500 Espace Diamant | 4 h 05 · 272 km | 171 km | Northern Alps | 56 km | 1,930 m | — |
| 109 | Prabouré | 4 h 05 · 365 km | 249 km | Massif Central | 6 km | 1,384 m | €15 |
| 110 | Chamrousse Chamrousse | 4 h 07 · 369 km | 237 km | Northern Alps | 51 km | — | — |
| 111 | Pipay Les Sept Laux | 4 h 08 · 311 km | 219 km | Northern Alps | 71 km | 2,236 m | — |
| 112 | Le Recoin Chamrousse | 4 h 09 · 370 km | 235 km | Northern Alps | 52 km | 2,246 m | — |
| 113 | Prapoutel Les Sept Laux | 4 h 09 · 308 km | 220 km | Northern Alps | 58 km | 2,236 m | — |
| 114 | Roche Béranger Chamrousse | 4 h 09 · 370 km | 237 km | Northern Alps | 51 km | 2,145 m | — |
| 115 | Val Pelouse | 4 h 11 · 307 km | 203 km | Northern Alps | 14 km | 2,072 m | — |
| 116 | Alpe du Grand Serre | 4 h 13 · 374 km | 247 km | Northern Alps | 50 km | 2,157 m | — |
| 117 | Gresse-en-Vercors | 4 h 13 · 386 km | 263 km | Northern Alps | 14 km | 1,697 m | — |
| 118 | Saint-Honoré 1500 | 4 h 13 · 375 km | 253 km | Northern Alps | 27 km | — | — |
| 119 | Hauteluce Val Joly Évasion Mont-Blanc | 4 h 14 · 279 km | 170 km | Northern Alps | 59 km | 2,042 m | — |
| 120 | Le Collet d'Allevard | 4 h 15 · 308 km | 205 km | Northern Alps | 24 km | 2,083 m | €31 |
| 121 | Saint-Colomban-des-Villards Les Sybelles | 4 h 18 · 334 km | 217 km | Northern Alps | 31 km | 2,584 m | — |
| 122 | Chalmazel | 4 h 19 · 354 km | 244 km | Massif Central | 11 km | 1,592 m | — |
| 123 | La Stass' | 4 h 20 · 354 km | 210 km | Northern Alps | 5 km | 1,742 m | — |
| 124 | Arêches-Beaufort | 4 h 21 · 288 km | 177 km | Northern Alps | 28 km | 2,108 m | — |
| 125 | La Garde Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski | 4 h 21 · 386 km | 241 km | Northern Alps | 72 km | 2,112 m | — |
| 126 | Le Pleynet Les Sept Laux | 4 h 21 · 318 km | 219 km | Northern Alps | 54 km | 2,236 m | — |
| 127 | Saint-François-Longchamp Le Grand Domaine | 4 h 21 · 336 km | 205 km | Northern Alps | 96 km | 2,516 m | — |
| 128 | Brides-les-Bains Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 22 · 295 km | 203 km | Northern Alps | 6 km | 1,350 m | — |
| 129 | Longchamp 1650 Le Grand Domaine | 4 h 23 · 338 km | 204 km | Northern Alps | 120 km | 2,282 m | — |
| 130 | Les Bottières Les Sybelles | 4 h 25 · 342 km | 220 km | Northern Alps | 25 km | 2,584 m | — |
| 131 | Vaujany Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski | 4 h 25 · 387 km | 231 km | Northern Alps | 28 km | 2,817 m | — |
| 132 | Orelle Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 26 · 350 km | 229 km | Northern Alps | 19 km | 3,221 m | — |
| 133 | Le Freney-d'Oisans Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski | 4 h 27 · 394 km | 244 km | Northern Alps | 32 km | 3,311 m | — |
| 134 | Méribel-Les Allues Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 27 · 301 km | 205 km | Northern Alps | 48 km | 1,740 m | — |
| 135 | Valmorel Le Grand Domaine | 4 h 27 · 299 km | 200 km | Northern Alps | 123 km | 1,824 m | — |
| 136 | Courchevel Saint-Bon Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 29 · 304 km | 206 km | Northern Alps | 186 km | 2,305 m | — |
| 137 | Font d'Urle | 4 h 29 · 396 km | 264 km | Southern Alps | 16 km | 1,541 m | — |
| 138 | La Plagne Vallée La Plagne | 4 h 29 · 304 km | 193 km | Northern Alps | 20 km | 1,523 m | €58 |
| 139 | Oz-en-Oisans Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski | 4 h 29 · 389 km | 234 km | Northern Alps | 112 km | 2,817 m | — |
| 140 | Le Corbier Les Sybelles | 4 h 30 · 348 km | 223 km | Northern Alps | 99 km | 2,225 m | €60.50 |
| 141 | La Toussuire Les Sybelles | 4 h 31 · 349 km | 221 km | Northern Alps | 105 km | 2,225 m | — |
| 142 | Combelouvière Le Grand Domaine | 4 h 32 · 297 km | 196 km | Northern Alps | 12 km | 2,516 m | €59.70 |
| 143 | Courchevel Le Praz Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 32 · 306 km | 206 km | Northern Alps | 184 km | 2,305 m | — |
| 144 | Les Karellis | 4 h 32 · 349 km | 225 km | Northern Alps | 49 km | 2,496 m | — |
| 145 | Alpe d'Huez Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski | 4 h 33 · 396 km | 239 km | Northern Alps | 136 km | 2,112 m | — |
| 146 | Col du Rousset | 4 h 33 · 403 km | 271 km | Southern Alps | 16 km | 1,692 m | — |
| 147 | Méribel Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 33 · 306 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 277 km | 2,305 m | — |
| 148 | Méribel-Mottaret Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 33 · 306 km | 209 km | Northern Alps | 300 km | 2,700 m | — |
| 149 | Valmeinier Galibier-Thabor | 4 h 33 · 357 km | 231 km | Northern Alps | 158 km | 2,444 m | — |
| 150 | Champagny-en-Vanoise Paradiski | 4 h 34 · 307 km | 205 km | Northern Alps | 57 km | 2,716 m | — |
| 151 | Méribel-Centre Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 34 · 307 km | 209 km | Northern Alps | 318 km | 2,700 m | — |
| 152 | Saint-Martin-de-Belleville Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 34 · 309 km | 210 km | Northern Alps | 82 km | 2,293 m | — |
| 153 | La Tania Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 35 · 308 km | 205 km | Northern Alps | 154 km | 2,305 m | — |
| 154 | Valloire Galibier-Thabor | 4 h 35 · 361 km | 233 km | Northern Alps | 113 km | 2,444 m | — |
| 155 | Albiez-Montrond | 4 h 36 · 348 km | 226 km | Northern Alps | 35 km | 2,496 m | — |
| 156 | Courchevel Village Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 36 · 308 km | 207 km | Northern Alps | 244 km | 2,305 m | — |
| 157 | Saint-Jean-d’Arves Les Sybelles | 4 h 36 · 351 km | 226 km | Northern Alps | 54 km | 1,800 m | — |
| 158 | Courchevel Moriond Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 37 · 310 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 254 km | 2,245 m | — |
| 159 | Valmeinier 1800 Galibier-Thabor | 4 h 37 · 361 km | 232 km | Northern Alps | 167 km | 2,444 m | — |
| 160 | Auris-en-Oisans Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski | 4 h 38 · 398 km | 243 km | Northern Alps | 39 km | 1,810 m | — |
| 161 | Aussois | 4 h 39 · 368 km | 230 km | Northern Alps | 43 km | 2,100 m | — |
| 162 | La Norma | 4 h 39 · 366 km | 232 km | Northern Alps | 62 km | 2,750 m | — |
| 163 | Les Contamines Évasion Mont-Blanc | 4 h 39 · 288 km | 169 km | Northern Alps | 76 km | 2,445 m | — |
| 164 | Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves Les Sybelles | 4 h 39 · 354 km | 225 km | Northern Alps | 125 km | 1,800 m | — |
| 165 | Les Deux Alpes | 4 h 40 · 401 km | 248 km | Northern Alps | 109 km | 2,750 m | — |
| 166 | Valfréjus | 4 h 40 · 366 km | 235 km | Northern Alps | 45 km | 2,222 m | — |
| 167 | Courchevel Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 41 · 313 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 313 km | 2,700 m | — |
| 168 | Courchevel 1850 Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 42 · 314 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 317 km | 2,700 m | — |
| 169 | La Stèle | 4 h 43 · 425 km | 313 km | Massif Central | 3 km | 1,498 m | — |
| 170 | Le Bettex (Les Belleville) Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 43 · 315 km | 214 km | Northern Alps | 264 km | 2,670 m | — |
| 171 | Le Mont-Dore Le Grand Sancy | 4 h 43 · 427 km | 310 km | Massif Central | 62 km | 1,846 m | €42.70 |
| 172 | Montchavin Paradiski | 4 h 43 · 318 km | 194 km | Northern Alps | 137 km | 1,989 m | — |
| 173 | Bourg Saint Maurice Paradiski | 4 h 44 · 317 km | 189 km | Northern Alps | 17 km | 1,875 m | — |
| 174 | La Grave | 4 h 44 · 410 km | 245 km | Southern Alps | 55 km | 2,416 m | — |
| 175 | Les Menuires Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 44 · 317 km | 216 km | Northern Alps | 355 km | 2,841 m | €70 |
| 176 | Les Estables | 4 h 45 · 399 km | 297 km | Massif Central | 6 km | 1,340 m | — |
| 177 | Peisey-Vallandry Paradiski | 4 h 45 · 319 km | 196 km | Northern Alps | 211 km | 1,989 m | — |
| 178 | La Plagne 1800 La Plagne | 4 h 47 · 320 km | 198 km | Northern Alps | 319 km | 2,106 m | €58 |
| 179 | Chambon-des-Neiges | 4 h 48 · 425 km | 306 km | Massif Central | 18 km | 1,342 m | — |
| 180 | Le Chazelet | 4 h 48 · 414 km | 244 km | Southern Alps | 22 km | 2,416 m | — |
| 181 | Pralogna-la-Vanoise | 4 h 48 · 319 km | 213 km | Northern Alps | 25 km | 1,463 m | — |
| 182 | Chastreix-Sancy Le Grand Sancy | 4 h 49 · 438 km | 313 km | Massif Central | 38 km | 1,342 m | €26.30 |
| 183 | La Grande-Terche Roc d'Enfer | 4 h 50 · 230 km | 123 km | Northern Alps | 27 km | 1,790 m | — |
| 184 | La Plagne Centre La Plagne | 4 h 50 · 322 km | 199 km | Northern Alps | 329 km | 2,106 m | €58 |
| 185 | La Plagne La Plagne | 4 h 51 · 323 km | 199 km | Northern Alps | 356 km | 2,587 m | €58 |
| 186 | Plagne Bellecôte La Plagne | 4 h 51 · 323 km | 199 km | Northern Alps | 350 km | 2,300 m | €58 |
| 187 | Termignon | 4 h 51 · 378 km | 227 km | Northern Alps | 30 km | 2,454 m | — |
| 188 | Aime 2000 La Plagne | 4 h 52 · 324 km | 198 km | Northern Alps | 251 km | 3,250 m | €58 |
| 189 | Belle Plagne La Plagne | 4 h 52 · 325 km | 199 km | Northern Alps | 356 km | 2,587 m | €58 |
| 190 | Plagne Villages La Plagne | 4 h 52 · 324 km | 199 km | Northern Alps | 339 km | 2,106 m | €58 |
| 191 | Super-Besse Le Grand Sancy | 4 h 53 · 430 km | 310 km | Massif Central | 54 km | 1,832 m | €43.50 |
| 192 | Val Thorens Les 3 Vallées | 4 h 53 · 326 km | 220 km | Northern Alps | 425 km | 3,001 m | — |
| 193 | La Plagne Montalbert La Plagne | 4 h 54 · 324 km | 198 km | Northern Alps | 259 km | 2,106 m | €56 |
| 194 | La Joue du Loup Dévoluy | 4 h 55 · 426 km | 284 km | Southern Alps | 63 km | 1,940 m | — |
| 195 | Plagne Soleil La Plagne | 4 h 55 · 325 km | 199 km | Northern Alps | 350 km | 2,106 m | €58 |
| 196 | Arc 1800 Paradiski | 4 h 57 · 326 km | 194 km | Northern Alps | 300 km | 1,310 m | — |
| 197 | Superdévoluy Dévoluy | 4 h 57 · 428 km | 285 km | Southern Alps | 74 km | 2,200 m | — |
| 198 | Val Cenis | 4 h 58 · 385 km | 228 km | Northern Alps | 76 km | 2,800 m | — |
| 199 | Arc 1600 Paradiski | 4 h 59 · 331 km | 192 km | Northern Alps | 185 km | 2,383 m | — |
| 200 | Lanslevillard | 5 h 01 · 387 km | 227 km | Northern Alps | 67 km | 2,800 m | €50 |
| 201 | Laye | 5 h 01 · 422 km | 287 km | Southern Alps | 9 km | 1,868 m | — |
| 202 | Arc 1950 Paradiski | 5 h 08 · 340 km | 195 km | Northern Alps | 337 km | 3,166 m | €76 |
| 203 | Arc 2000 Paradiski | 5 h 08 · 341 km | 195 km | Northern Alps | 324 km | 3,166 m | — |
| 204 | Bessans | 5 h 09 · 395 km | 226 km | Northern Alps | 1 km | 1,859 m | — |
| 205 | Le Monêtier-les-Bains Serre Chevalier | 5 h 09 · 436 km | 255 km | Southern Alps | 59 km | 2,764 m | — |
| 206 | Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise | 5 h 09 · 336 km | 196 km | Northern Alps | 97 km | 2,593 m | €46 |
| 207 | Les Brévières Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 11 · 340 km | 204 km | Northern Alps | 45 km | 3,036 m | — |
| 208 | Chaillol 1600 | 5 h 13 · 430 km | 284 km | Southern Alps | 11 km | 1,790 m | — |
| 209 | Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol | 5 h 13 · 430 km | 284 km | Southern Alps | 11 km | 1,790 m | — |
| 210 | La Rosière Espace San Bernardo | 5 h 14 · 456 km | 190 km | Northern Alps | 142 km | 2,390 m | €59 |
| 211 | Les Boisses Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 14 · 343 km | 206 km | Northern Alps | 80 km | 2,564 m | — |
| 212 | Serre Chevalier Serre Chevalier | 5 h 14 · 440 km | 258 km | Southern Alps | 191 km | 2,764 m | — |
| 213 | Villeneuve Serre Chevalier | 5 h 14 · 441 km | 259 km | Southern Alps | 202 km | 2,399 m | — |
| 214 | Méribel-Village Les 3 Vallées | 5 h 16 · 313 km | 210 km | Northern Alps | 297 km | 2,450 m | — |
| 215 | Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes | 5 h 16 · 433 km | 289 km | Southern Alps | 31 km | 1,982 m | — |
| 216 | Bonneval sur Arc | 5 h 17 · 403 km | 222 km | Northern Alps | 31 km | 2,950 m | — |
| 217 | Tignes le Lac Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 17 · 347 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 222 km | 2,664 m | — |
| 218 | Chantemerle Serre Chevalier | 5 h 18 · 443 km | 260 km | Southern Alps | 203 km | 2,400 m | — |
| 219 | Montgenèvre Voie lactée | 5 h 18 · 407 km | 262 km | Southern Alps | 232 km | 2,581 m | — |
| 220 | Tignes Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 18 · 347 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 221 km | 2,664 m | €78 |
| 221 | Ancelle | 5 h 19 · 435 km | 292 km | Southern Alps | 44 km | 1,960 m | — |
| 222 | Tignes Le Lavachet Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 19 · 347 km | 208 km | Northern Alps | 225 km | 2,664 m | — |
| 223 | La Daille Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 20 · 347 km | 210 km | Northern Alps | 146 km | 3,455 m | €78 |
| 224 | Val Claret Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 23 · 350 km | 209 km | Northern Alps | 204 km | 2,855 m | — |
| 225 | Val-d'Isère Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 24 · 349 km | 212 km | Northern Alps | 167 km | 2,789 m | — |
| 226 | Le Fornet Tignes – Val d’Isère | 5 h 28 · 351 km | 213 km | Northern Alps | 106 km | 3,182 m | €78 |
| 227 | Serre-Eyraud | 5 h 28 · 442 km | 285 km | Southern Alps | 16 km | 1,960 m | — |
| 228 | Serre Chevalier de Briançon Serre Chevalier | 5 h 29 · 450 km | 264 km | Southern Alps | 56 km | 2,296 m | — |
| 229 | La Croix de Bauzon | 5 h 30 · 458 km | 326 km | Massif Central | 10 km | 1,505 m | — |
| 230 | Valdrôme | 5 h 30 · 456 km | 308 km | Southern Alps | 1 km | — | — |
| 231 | Le Lioran | 5 h 33 · 490 km | 347 km | Massif Central | 39 km | 1,822 m | — |
| 232 | Mont Serein | 5 h 36 · 505 km | 345 km | Southern Alps | 11 km | 1,706 m | — |
| 233 | Orcières Merlette 1850 | 5 h 37 · 452 km | 283 km | Southern Alps | 49 km | 2,655 m | — |
| 234 | Puy-Saint-Vincent | 5 h 48 · 468 km | 270 km | Southern Alps | 57 km | 2,274 m | — |
| 235 | Bleymard - Mont Lozère | 5 h 49 · 470 km | 356 km | Massif Central | 8 km | 1,558 m | — |
| 236 | Réallon | 5 h 49 · 461 km | 295 km | Southern Alps | 12 km | 2,115 m | — |
| 237 | La Blanche | 5 h 51 · 471 km | 266 km | Southern Alps | 17 km | — | — |
| 238 | Saint-Urcize | 5 h 55 · 534 km | 370 km | Massif Central | 6 km | 1,347 m | — |
| 239 | Les Orres | 5 h 59 · 474 km | 306 km | Southern Alps | 25 km | 2,246 m | — |
| 240 | Selonnet | 6 h 00 · 475 km | 320 km | Southern Alps | 21 km | 1,976 m | — |
| 241 | Brameloup | 6 h 01 · 542 km | 376 km | Massif Central | 14 km | 1,384 m | — |
| 242 | Arvieux | 6 h 03 · 478 km | 279 km | Southern Alps | 10 km | 2,106 m | — |
| 243 | Laguiole - Le Bouyssou | 6 h 03 · 540 km | 372 km | Massif Central | 9 km | 1,386 m | — |
| 244 | Risoul La Forêt Blanche | 6 h 03 · 484 km | 292 km | Southern Alps | 15 km | 2,719 m | — |
| 245 | Montclar les 2 Vallées | 6 h 04 · 479 km | 317 km | Southern Alps | 14 km | 2,464 m | — |
| 246 | Crévoux | 6 h 06 · 482 km | 302 km | Southern Alps | 26 km | 2,537 m | — |
| 247 | La Forêt Blanche | 6 h 12 · 494 km | 298 km | Southern Alps | 71 km | — | — |
| 248 | Le Grand Puy | 6 h 12 · 485 km | 326 km | Southern Alps | 11 km | 1,753 m | — |
| 249 | Pelvoux Vallouise | 6 h 14 · 473 km | 266 km | Southern Alps | 17 km | 2,220 m | — |
| 250 | Ceillac | 6 h 15 · 495 km | 292 km | Southern Alps | 8 km | — | — |
| 251 | Vars La Forêt Blanche | 6 h 16 · 497 km | 301 km | Southern Alps | 87 km | 2,719 m | €58 |
| 252 | Chabanon | 6 h 17 · 479 km | 322 km | Southern Alps | 26 km | 2,028 m | — |
| 253 | Molines-en-Queyras | 6 h 22 · 494 km | 286 km | Southern Alps | 23 km | 2,187 m | — |
| 254 | Abriès | 6 h 27 · 498 km | 280 km | Southern Alps | 28 km | 2,382 m | — |
| 255 | Pra-Loup Espace Lumière | 6 h 29 · 507 km | 322 km | Southern Alps | 148 km | 2,503 m | — |
| 256 | Le Sauze | 6 h 31 · 506 km | 323 km | Southern Alps | 42 km | 2,389 m | — |
| 257 | Saint-Véran | 6 h 31 · 499 km | 290 km | Southern Alps | 30 km | 2,805 m | — |
| 258 | Sainte-Anne-la-Condamine | 6 h 49 · 522 km | 313 km | Southern Alps | 17 km | 2,423 m | €26.50 |
| 259 | La Foux d'Allos Espace Lumière | 6 h 50 · 525 km | 330 km | Southern Alps | 126 km | 2,576 m | — |
| 260 | Prat Peyrot | 6 h 50 · 617 km | 397 km | Massif Central | 9 km | 1,468 m | €26 |
| 261 | Val d'Allos - La Foux | 6 h 50 · 525 km | 330 km | Southern Alps | 126 km | 2,576 m | — |
| 262 | Le Seignus Espace Lumière | 6 h 57 · 531 km | 336 km | Southern Alps | 26 km | 2,415 m | €35 |
| 263 | L'Audibergue - La Moulière | 7 h 41 · 590 km | 391 km | Southern Alps | 17 km | 1,632 m | — |
| 264 | Auron | 7 h 51 · 567 km | 343 km | Southern Alps | 62 km | 2,435 m | — |
| 265 | Gréolières 1400 | 7 h 51 · 605 km | 386 km | Southern Alps | 23 km | 1,755 m | — |
| 266 | Isola 2000 | 7 h 52 · 553 km | 351 km | Southern Alps | 54 km | 2,601 m | €44 |
| 267 | Valberg | 7 h 56 · 608 km | 357 km | Southern Alps | 72 km | 2,001 m | €37 |
| 268 | Roubion | 8 h 14 · 630 km | 359 km | Southern Alps | 15 km | 1,420 m | — |
| 269 | Bolquère - Pyrénées 2000 | 8 h 29 · 784 km | 610 km | Pyrenees | 21 km | 2,124 m | — |
| 270 | Font Romeu Pyrénées 2000 | 8 h 31 · 786 km | 611 km | Pyrenees | 35 km | 2,216 m | — |
| 271 | La Quillane | 8 h 32 · 785 km | 606 km | Pyrenees | 3 km | — | €24.50 |
| 272 | Font-Romeu | 8 h 33 · 788 km | 613 km | Pyrenees | 34 km | — | — |
| 273 | La Colmiane | 8 h 33 · 605 km | 364 km | Southern Alps | 14 km | 1,786 m | — |
| 274 | Mijanès-Donezan | 8 h 34 · 778 km | 590 km | Pyrenees | 7 km | 2,015 m | — |
| 275 | Turini-Camp d'argent | 8 h 36 · 777 km | 377 km | Southern Alps | 2 km | — | — |
| 276 | Les Angles | 8 h 41 · 793 km | 604 km | Pyrenees | 38 km | 1,682 m | — |
| 277 | Les Monts d'Olmes | 8 h 42 · 789 km | 593 km | Pyrenees | 16 km | 1,921 m | — |
| 278 | Formiguères | 8 h 46 · 799 km | 600 km | Pyrenees | 31 km | 2,305 m | — |
| 279 | Le Cambre d'Aze | 8 h 49 · 790 km | 612 km | Pyrenees | 26 km | 2,372 m | — |
| 280 | Ascou-Pailhères | 8 h 51 · 794 km | 594 km | Pyrenees | 12 km | 2,044 m | — |
| 281 | Puyvalador | 8 h 52 · 803 km | 597 km | Pyrenees | 36 km | 2,376 m | — |
| 282 | Camurac | 8 h 54 · 794 km | 591 km | Pyrenees | 6 km | 1,778 m | — |
| 283 | Err-Puigmal | 8 h 57 · 803 km | 622 km | Pyrenees | 29 km | 2,661 m | — |
| 284 | Goulier Neige | 9 h 00 · 854 km | 612 km | Pyrenees | 5 km | 1,800 m | — |
| 285 | Le Mourtis | 9 h 05 · 840 km | 633 km | Pyrenees | 14 km | 1,796 m | — |
| 286 | Porté-Puymorens | 9 h 13 · 824 km | 617 km | Pyrenees | 27 km | 2,476 m | — |
| 287 | Ax 3 Domaines | 9 h 16 · 870 km | 603 km | Pyrenees | 48 km | 2,345 m | — |
| 288 | Peyragudes-Les Agudes | 9 h 32 · 882 km | 659 km | Pyrenees | 43 km | — | — |
| 289 | Peyragudes | 9 h 34 · 883 km | 660 km | Pyrenees | 43 km | 2,360 m | — |
| 290 | Guzet-neige | 9 h 39 · 867 km | 619 km | Pyrenees | 28 km | 2,005 m | — |
| 291 | Saint-Lary-Soulan | 9 h 40 · 892 km | 667 km | Pyrenees | 28 km | 1,607 m | — |
| 292 | Val-Louron | 9 h 41 · 891 km | 664 km | Pyrenees | 16 km | 2,055 m | — |
| 293 | La Mongie Grand Tourmalet | 9 h 42 · 896 km | 665 km | Pyrenees | 55 km | 2,229 m | €55 |
| 294 | Luchon-Superbagnères | 9 h 42 · 886 km | 656 km | Pyrenees | 31 km | 1,450 m | — |
| 295 | Domaine du Tourmalet | 9 h 46 · 901 km | 667 km | Pyrenees | 65 km | 2,456 m | €55 |
| 296 | Piau-Engaly | 9 h 50 · 901 km | 676 km | Pyrenees | 34 km | 2,528 m | €55 |
| 297 | Barèges Grand Tourmalet | 9 h 57 · 910 km | 671 km | Pyrenees | 22 km | 1,950 m | — |
| 298 | Cauterets | 9 h 59 · 932 km | 682 km | Pyrenees | 29 km | 1,850 m | — |
| 299 | Hautacam | 10 h 02 · 928 km | 670 km | Pyrenees | 12 km | 1,726 m | — |
| 300 | Luz-Ardiden | 10 h 12 · 941 km | 680 km | Pyrenees | 26 km | 2,485 m | — |
| 301 | Gourette | 10 h 23 · 947 km | 689 km | Pyrenees | 30 km | 2,429 m | €44 |
| 302 | Gavarnie-Gèdre | 10 h 24 · 956 km | 691 km | Pyrenees | 20 km | 2,258 m | €34 |
| 303 | Artouste | 10 h 40 · 972 km | 697 km | Pyrenees | 9 km | 2,040 m | — |
| 304 | La Pierre Saint-Martin | 11 h 01 · 991 km | 711 km | Pyrenees | 25 km | 2,144 m | €43.50 |
| 305 | Le Somport-Candanchu | 11 h 13 · 1004 km | 713 km | Pyrenees | 77 km | 2,197 m | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest ski resort to Besançon?
La Combe Saint-Pierre, 1 hr 11 by road away (ski area up to 1,044 m). Next come Les Fourgs (1 hr 13 by road), Métabief (1 hr 19 by road), Mouthe (1 hr 31 by road).
What is the closest large ski area to Besançon?
Les Carroz (151 km of pistes) is the first ski area of more than 100 km, 3 hr 17 by road away, ahead of Morillon 1100 Les Esserts (3 hr 24 by road).
Where can you ski cheaply near Besançon?
The cheapest adult day pass recorded within 3 hours’ drive is €20, at Gaschney (2 hr 31 by road).
Can you go skiing by train from Besançon?
Several resorts within 3 hours’ drive have an SNCF station less than 30 minutes away: Les Gentianes (Morbier station, 5 min), Métabief (Labergement-Sainte-Marie station, 11 min), Schnepfenried (Metzeral station, 11 min), Gaschney (Muhlbach-sur-Munster station, 12 min), Les Rousses (Morez station, 13 min). The shuttle between the station and the resort is to be checked on each resort’s official website.
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