What is the weather like in Bessans in France, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Bessans on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Bessans during your winter holiday.
The weather in Bessans
On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Bessans, located in the ski resort of Val Cenis in France. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Bessans? Read on for all this information!
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48-hour weather forecast for Bessans
21 March 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1956 metres
-3°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1991 metres
1°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2129 metres
3°C
Evening
Expectation 1 cm
0-degree limit 1929 metres
-1°C
22 March 2026
Night
Expectation 6 cm
0-degree limit 1784 metres
-2°C
Morning
Expectation 1 cm
0-degree limit 1809 metres
-2°C
Midday
Expectation 1 cm
0-degree limit 1828 metres
-1°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1819 metres
-4°C
21 March 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1973 metres
-11°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1949 metres
-9°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2018 metres
-7°C
Evening
Expectation 1 cm
0-degree limit 1928 metres
-9°C
22 March 2026
Night
Expectation 6 cm
0-degree limit 1773 metres
-10°C
Morning
Expectation 1 cm
0-degree limit 1739 metres
-11°C
Midday
Expectation 1 cm
0-degree limit 1807 metres
-10°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1771 metres
-12°C
14-day weather forecast for Bessans
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Frost line
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Frost line
1920 metres
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Frost line
1801 metres
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Frost line
1868 metres
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Frost line
2150 metres
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Frost line
1725 metres
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Frost line
734 metres
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Frost line
637 metres
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Frost line
898 metres
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Frost line
1304 metres
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Frost line
1294 metres
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Frost line
1444 metres
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Frost line
1443 metres
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Frost line
1417 metres
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Frost line
1276 metres
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Frost line
1926 metres
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Frost line
1775 metres
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Frost line
1858 metres
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Frost line
2127 metres
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Frost line
1725 metres
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Frost line
734 metres
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Frost line
637 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
898 metres
Date
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Expectation
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Frost line
1304 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1294 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1444 metres
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Frost line
1443 metres
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Frost line
1417 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1276 metres
Snow depth in Bessans
Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Bessans. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Val Cenis ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Bessans.
Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley
Mountain: 195 cm
Valley: 25 cm
- Snow depth valley 25
- Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
- Valley descent open Open
- Hiking trails open (km) 0
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Bessans
The weather report for Bessans is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Bessans. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.