The station located at 1300 meters above sea level attracts many visitors on weekends. The fresh snow gives the neighbors Lyonnais and Altiligériens a desire for fresh air.
Unheard of in years
And in our region, Bessat has become “the place to be”. Located in the Loire, at an altitude of 1300 meters, the site does not offer downhill skiing, but a variety of other activities (it is therefore not affected by the closure of the ski lifts). In the end, Bessat even found itself a victim of its own success.
Last weekend for example, it was stormed by visitors from all over the region (Lyon, Nord Isère, plain of Forez, Haute-Loire). “Historically, it was an exceptional weekend. We have seen thousands of visitors visit us, with an influx never seen in years“, says Jean-Marie Reynaud, manager of Cap Oxygène, the equipment rental brand.
People very early in the morning
“Good, because in this difficult period, it balances the heart and we worked at 200%. Whether for snowshoes, cross-country skiing or tobogganing for the little ones. We were robbed at the opening at 8:30 am And given the weather conditions this weekend, it could be the same.“, warns Jean-Marie Reynaud.
So take your precautions if you have planned a winter sports day this Saturday or Sunday. The other side of the coin is returning home in the evening. With monster traffic jams noted last Sunday in Pilat. Especially since the curfew at 6 p.m. comes into effect this Saturday.
