La Bresse at a glance
- Ideal for
- Families: Hansel & Gretel area, Opoualand run
- Skiing early or late: dawn skiing from 6am, night skiing until 9:45pm
- Eastern France: Nancy 1h38, Strasbourg 1h44
- Less suitable if
- If you want a big ski area: 29 runs, one black
- If you want to ski in April: the season ends on 21 March
- If you want a village at the foot of the slopes: the town is 9 km away
Weather, snow and webcams in La Bresse
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Where to stay in La Bresse
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
What to do in La Bresse besides skiing
La Bresse piste map and ski area
Beginners: Hansel & Gretel area, Opoualand run · magic carpet pass €16 a day (child €13.50)
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
La Bresse lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| La Bresse · 1 day | €41.50 | €35.30 |
| La Bresse · 6 days | €224.10 | €190.60 |
| Night skiing · 5pm to 9:45pm | €34 | €28.90 |
| 1 day XL · 6am to 9:45pm | €60.40 | €51.40 |
2026-2027 prices · Child 5–12 · free for under-5s and over-75s · 6 days with dawn and night skiing · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in La Bresse
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in La Bresse, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: Sports Passion · the operator’s SkiShop rental at the foot of the slopes
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| ESF, 5 adult group lessons of 2h | from €165 |
| ESF, 6 children’s group lessons, ages 5–12 | from €165 |
| ESF, private lesson, ski or snowboard | from €50 |
ESF Club Petits Skieurs for ages 2 to 5, at 88 route de Vologne; Opoualand for play · Outside the February holidays, ESF group lessons are only held at Hohneck.
When to ski in La Bresse
Best time: January and February
Getting to La Bresse
On site
2A rue des Proyes, 88250 La Bresse
Where to eat and unwind in La Bresse
DJ on the Slalom terrace on Saturdays from 3pm to 7pm, then night skiing until 9:45pm
Restaurants in the resort
Andean-inspired hotel-restaurant, listed in the Michelin guide
📍 Basse des FeignesCrêpes, fondues and raclettes
📍 16 route de VolognePizzas, fresh pasta and risottos, also to take away
📍 58 route de VologneSimple, traditional cooking, rue Mougel Bey
📍 La Bresse centreMarcaire meal, sauerkraut, bilberry tart; from €27
📍 1 route des CrêtesSelf-service at the foot of the slopes; burgers and crêpes on the terrace
📍 Foot of the slopesMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Indoor pool, whirlpool bath, sauna, steam room, treatments
900 m² in Ventron: pool at 32°C, whirlpool baths, sauna
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Frequently asked questions
When does La Bresse-Hohneck open?
The resort opens on 19 December 2026 and closes on 21 March 2027, subject to snow conditions.
How much is a lift pass in La Bresse?
A day costs €41.50 for an adult and €35.30 for a child aged 5 to 12. A 6-day pass costs €224.10 and €190.60, dawn and night skiing included. Free for under-5s and over-75s.
Can you ski in the evening in La Bresse?
Yes, 8 runs are floodlit until 9:45pm, on Fridays and Saturdays and every evening in school holidays. The night pass (5pm–9:45pm) costs €34 for an adult.
What is dawn skiing?
The lifts open from 6am on 8 floodlit runs, on Saturdays, Sundays and every day of school holidays. The Dawn pass (6am to 1pm) costs €41.50 for an adult, the day-pass price.
How many runs are there at La Bresse-Hohneck?
29 runs (5 green, 12 blue, 11 red and 1 black), served by 15 lifts, between 900 and 1,350 m altitude.
How do you get to La Bresse without a car?
By TGV to Remiremont (2h50 from Paris), then the TER coach to La Bresse centre (54 min) and the winter bus to the resort (34 min), which only runs in school holidays and some weekends.
Sources and method
Resort profile: labresse.labellemontagne.com, labresse.net, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: labresse.labellemontagne.com
Accommodation: data.classement.atout-france.fr, labresse.net
Ski area: labresse.labellemontagne.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, labresse.labellemontagne.com
Getting there: labresse.labellemontagne.com, labresse.net
Restaurants and activities: labresse.labellemontagne.com, labresse.net
Webcams and reports: labresse.labellemontagne.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Comparison: gerardmer-ski.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Florian Grossir, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Shougissime, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · ManoSolo13241324, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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