Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise: Ski Resort Community in France
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, France is commune in the Auvergne Rhone Alpes region. Its former name was Besse en Chandesse, and is the town next to the popular Super-Besse, a ski resort. Views of the Rhue River can be seen from most of the Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise hotels. The nearest airport from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise is the Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Time your visit in August for the annual Street Theatre Festival, which lets locals express their talents and skills. Those who wish to watch the shows at the International Short Film Festival should time their visit in January to February each year. Those who wish to visit during the most pleasant weather should time their visit in April to June and September through November. The town becomes filled with more tourists in December for the skiing fare. The slowest months for Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise hotels are in March and August, and travelers can expect cheaper hotel rates during this period.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Hotel The Originals Super-Besse Est Auberge de la Petite Ferme is one of the top hotels in the area, and offers proximity to the attractions of Chateau de Murol and Jonah Cave Site. Travelers can spend their winters in the city and enjoy plenty of skiing activities. The La Bergerie Ski Lift and the La Perdrix 1 Ski Lift are both located within a less than a 20-minute drive from the city. Other hotels worth nothing include the Brit Hotel Les Mouflons and the Hôtel les Charmilles, which offer fully appointed rooms with free internet access.