Besse: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Besse
Besse-en-Oisans is classified as a “remarkable heritage site”. The houses of Besse-en-Oisans are built with stone from Oisans and wood; this has preserved a distinctive local mountain architecture.
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Culture
The Maison des Alpages in Besse-en-Oisans houses a museum, a screening room and exhibitions on pastoralism. On request, it offers guided tours of the village. There are also interactive, self-guided tours using a smartphone, an accompanying booklet and QR codes, which provide access to audiovisual information about Besse’s architectural and human heritage.
The cultural character of the municipality also includes numerous wayside shrines, chapels and crosses. They were mainly erected by local residents in the 19th century. Their creation was linked to the difficult living conditions resulting from climate-related risks and epidemics, particularly the plague.
Nature
Besse-en-Oisans lies within the accession area of Écrins National Park. The Plateau d’Emparis is connected to Besse-en-Oisans, lies at an altitude of 2,300 metres and is classified as a Natura 2000 site.
Pierre Blanche is an interactive 4.6-kilometre circular hike starting from Besse. QR code stations and a smartphone game convey information about the local heritage, environment and geography.
The Sentier des Oratoires (grande boucle) passes through the alpine meadows of Besse-en-Oisans, offers a panorama of the Grandes Rousses, a mountain in the wider region around Besse, and then leads to the hamlet of Sert.
The Vallée du Ferrand Tourist Office is located in Besse. It is open to the public from mid-June to mid-September and provides information and assistance to visitors.
Geographical location
Cime de Rachas is a summit in the wider region around Besse. Pic du Lac Blanc is also a summit in the wider region around Besse. Mont Savoyat is a mountain in the wider region around Besse.
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (Convent) is a historic site in the wider region around Besse. Fort du Télégraphe is a fortress in the wider region around Besse. Jardin botanique du Lautaret is a botanical garden in the wider region around Besse. Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de la Salette is a sanctuary in the wider region around Besse.
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