Holiday Apartment in Super Besse

Local Travel Facts

Airport: Clermont Ferrand Auvergne Airport
Flight from the UK: 1 hour
Time Difference: 1 hour +
Local Currency: Euro

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The environment of Super-Besse is very characteristic of the national park Les Volcans, which are very known for including the dead volcanoes Mont Dore and Puy Sancy. You will find in this area a very wide range of activities. At 600 meters there is a lake with a beach and sunbathing area where you can sail and windsurf. There is also an inline skating track but very special, and an off-road inline skating track! Another particular sport biathlon, and also tennis and walking field. From Super-Besse there is a remote cabin to an altitude of 1800 meters, from where lies a magnificent view over the surroundings. You'll also find medieval villages, Romanesque churches, fountains, mills, etc. In short, a region with a beautiful nature, plenty of relaxation and culture. The village is located at 56 km. distance from Clermont-Ferrand in the winter and plenty of opportunities for skiers and cross-country skiers. The ski-lift for Alpine skiing is at 500 m. and returns to the Grand Sancy ski area at an altitude ranging from 1350 to 1885 m. The ski area has a total length of 85 km. 285 days of snow, 42 ski lifts, night skiing, Free-park for snowboarders and Snow-kite (a kite is drawn to the skies). The skiing area has a total length of 120 km. and starts at 200 m. distance from the village. This area is known as the main cross-country skiing area in France in particular by the variation of nature, forests, mountains, volcanoes and frozen lakes. For children from 3 months there is a crèche and for children from 4 years garden of snow at the beginning of the track. You are advised to make reservations. You can also find in the vicinity a super slide with tires, but also the medieval town of Besse-en-Chandesse Murol the medieval castle and of course the volcano. In February there is a snow jazz music festival.