Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise
With optimal snow conditions, Super-Besse on the southern side of the Sancy offers a ski area with more than 40 km of pistes for all ability levels.
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If you would like to book a hotel for a stay in Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise, you will find the right starting point here for making your further selection.
Winter
The Besse-Pertuyzat Nordic area offers more than 48 km of cross-country ski trails and four snowshoe routes.
Nature
Lac Pavin is a volcanic maar lake that formed around 6,900 years ago. It is 92 m deep and covers an area of 44 ha.
The Cascades de Chiloza form a series of numerous waterfalls along 1 km of the Couze Pavin. The riverbed contains potholes carved out of the lava.
Puy de Chambourguet is a 1,520 m-high volcanic vent above Super-Besse. Its summit offers views of Lac Pavin, the scree slopes and the surrounding area; marmots can occasionally be spotted. The summit can be reached from the Super-Besse mountain station via a marked two-hour round trip.
History and Culture
Besse emerged in the 12th century as a trading crossroads between the Limagne plain and the mountains of the Massif du Sancy. The medieval and Renaissance town has preserved its architecture, narrow streets and part of its fortifications. In the 15th century, Besse was surrounded by fortifications.
A cultural and historical tour of Besse takes 45 minutes and includes 14 information panels. On Place de la Gayme stands a 16th-century fountain listed as a Monument historique.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Vassivière was built in the 16th century, is an important pilgrimage site and houses the Black Madonna every summer.
Since 1994, the Fête de l’estive has begun with a procession of Salers cattle herds through the medieval streets of Besse. At Lac Pavin, 5 km away, traditional crafts and agricultural activities are demonstrated.
Further Activities
In summer, Super-Besse offers hiking trails accessible by cable car or chairlift, downhill mountain biking trails and an adventure water park at a swimming lake.
Local Character
The Brasserie du Sancy in Besse produces organic beer made from pure malt using products sourced as locally as possible.
Further destinations: Super Besse, Murat-Le-Quaire, Murol, Chambon-Sur-Lac, La Bourboule, Sancy, Picherande, Vertolaye
For the overarching travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.
