Bessans

Bessans is a commune. It is in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the Savoie department in southeast France.[1] It is known for its large Nordic skiing area in the winter and for its trekking and mountain climbing opportunities in the summer.

Bessans

Bessans - La mairie, le monument aux Morts et l'église Saint-Jean-Baptiste.JPG
The town hall, war memorial and church in Bessans
Coat of arms of Bessans
Administration
Country France
Region Rhône-Alpes
Department Savoie
Arrondissement Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Canton Modane
Intercommunality Haute Maurienne-Vanoise
Mayor Jérémy Tracq
(2020–2026)
Statistics
Elevation 1,673–3,752 m (5,489–12,310 ft)
(avg. 1,835 m/6,020 ft)
Land area1 154.01 km2 (59.46 sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 73040/ 73480
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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