In the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, La Bresse is the largest and most dynamic resort in the Vosges massif. Rather than relying on a single site, it offers a plural mountain experience with three alpine ski areas of quite distinct character and a vast Nordic space. From La Bresse-Hohneck, the largest ski area in north-eastern France, to the family-friendly snow fields of La Bresse-Lispach and La Bresse-Brabant, the resort caters to every wish. With its “Famille Plus” label and an exceptional four-season activity offer, La Bresse is a complete destination that has successfully combined high-performance facilities with the charm of its natural environment.
La Bresse
Overview
La Bresse
📏 Altitude: 350 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 30 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 50 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 19 €/day (2024-2025)
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 29 March 2027
Overview of La Bresse
Unlike a classic integrated resort, La Bresse is not simply a ski area base, but a vast mountain commune extending over several kilometres, offering a genuine year-round way of life. The heart of the destination is the La Bresse town centre — a lively market town concentrating the majority of shops, restaurants, services and accommodation. It is the natural starting point for all activities in the valley. Around this centre, life is organised across numerous hamlets scattered in a landscape of forests and meadows. It is in this environment that the various leisure and ski sites are nestled, each a few kilometres from the centre and accessible by road (and shuttles in winter): La Bresse-Hohneck — the largest site — is a true resort at the foot of the slopes with its own services. La Bresse-Lispach is nestled in the preserved and enchanting site of the Lac de Lispach. La Bresse-Brabant is set on the heights, offering panoramic views over the valley. This valley-resort organisation combines the advantages of a dynamic small town with access to specialised skiing sites, offering a complete and varied mountain experience.
Our review — La Bresse
3.7/5
Ski area — key figures — La Bresse
- 🌟 Village resort (Vosges)
- 📏 350 m Village altitude (1340 m Top altitude)
- 👤 24.849 inhabitants
- 🎿 46 runs
🚠 32 ski lifts
Average lift age: 33 years
When to visit
La Bresse in summer
In summer, La Bresse transforms into an immense open-air leisure park. The La Bresse-Hohneck ski area becomes a well-regarded Bike Park, while the Schlitte Mountain rail sledge offers thrills. The surrounding nature is a paradise for hiking (to lakes and ridges) and mountain biking. Adventure parks such as Bol d’Air offer vertiginous activities (zip-line, bungee jumping). The barefoot trail and water activities on the lakes complete a very rich summer offering.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Tree climbing • ✅ Giant zip line • ✅ Summer sledging
La Bresse in winter
In winter, La Bresse is the skiing capital of the Vosges. With its three alpine ski areas, it caters for all skiers from beginner to expert. Its La Bresse-Lispach Nordic ski area is also a reference. The resort stands out for a very complete apres-ski and alternative activities offering: night skiing, rail sledging, ice rink, pool — not forgetting snowshoeing and dog sledding. Labelled Famille Plus, it guarantees quality welcome and entertainment for children.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Ski joëring • ✅ Snow MTB • ✅ Dog sledding • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks • ✅ Giant zip line • ✅ Summer sledging on rails
Skiing
Below are the 4 ski areas accessible from La Bresse: La Bresse – Brabant (alpin), La Bresse – Hohneck (alpin), La Bresse – Lispach (Alpin) (alpin), La Bresse – Lispach Nordique (nordique).
Ski area — La Bresse – Brabant
⛰️ Altitudes: 860 m – 980 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 3 km
💰 Day pass: 19 €
Perched on the heights, La Bresse-Brabant is the valley’s most intimate and convivial resort. It is a small family resort par excellence with 8 daily-groomed alpine runs ideal for children and beginners. Its authentic character and very accessible prices make it a privileged place for those seeking pleasure skiing far from hustle. It has a fine toboggan area and 10-hectare snowkite field.
Ski area — La Bresse – Hohneck
⛰️ Altitudes: 890 m – 1340 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 24 km
💰 Day pass: 41.5 €
La Bresse-Hohneck is the Vosges’ skiing heart and France’s North-East largest ski area. Ranging from 900 to 1,350 m at the Hohneck summit’s foot, it offers a complete, modern 220-hectare playground with 33 all-level runs. Thanks to efficient lift fleet and 360-plus snow-cannon network, it guarantees excellent sliding conditions throughout the season. The domain is particularly renowned for unique skiing experiences. Early risers enjoy dawn skiing from 6 am for first tracks on freshly groomed runs, while evenings enliven with night skiing on several lit runs offering magic atmosphere. Families are especially cherished with Opoualand — a fun themed run where children ski enjoying the gentle Yeti Opoual. Sensation and freestyle lovers meet on the Waouland boardercross. But La Bresse-Hohneck’s appeal doesn’t end at piste closure. The resort developed exceptional four-season offering. Winter, beyond skiing, you can race downhill on Schlitte Mountain — a 900 m rail toboggan working even on snow. Summer, the site transforms into an immense Bike Park and hiking paradise. Minutes away, the Bol d’Air adventure park offers thrilling experiences like the giant Fantasticable zip-line. This versatility makes La Bresse-Hohneck far more than simple ski resort: a complete mountain destination with all services at piste foot.
Ski area — La Bresse – Lispach (Alpin)
⛰️ Altitudes: 910 m – 1124 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 3 km
💰 Day pass: 19 €
Nestled in the enchanting preserved Lac de Lispach setting, the La Bresse-Lispach ski area is a genuine family cocoon, ideal discovering sliding joys in total serenity. Ranging from 910 to 1,120 m altitude, it benefits from excellent natural snow thanks to north-facing exposure, renowned for well preserving snow. The alpine domain is entirely designed for learning and families. Served by 5 drag lifts, it offers 8 varied runs allowing smooth progression. Beginners have dedicated space with 3 green runs and ESF children’s garden, perfect for first traces in safe environment. Intermediate skiers then venture on 3 blue runs before testing on red and unique black for the brave. A snow-cannon network secures main-piste snowfall, guaranteeing good skiing conditions. Beyond alpine skiing, Lispach site is true multi-activity base. There is a toboggan run, pedestrian trail for walks and especially the main starting point for La Bresse’s large cross-country domain. With restaurant, picnic room and complete equipment hire on-site, all is designed for easy, successful days. Perfect destination for those seeking convivial atmosphere and nature skiing far from large domain intensity.
Cross-country ski area — La Bresse – Lispach Nordique
⛰️ Altitudes: 910 m – 1115 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 50 km
💰 Day pass: 9 €
An incontestable reference for cross-country skiing in the Vosges Massif, the La Bresse-Lispach Nordic domain is paradise for gliding-enthusiasts, labelled 3-Sapins by Nordic France. Located at the Lispach lake departure around the lake, the site deploys 50 km trails in preserved forests and peatlands. Its major strength is connection to neighbouring Gerardmer and Xonrupt domains, forming France’s North-East’s largest Nordic network with 100 km cumulative runs. The domain offers 50 km daily-maintained trails for classic and skating. The site has 8 marked runs (3 green, 2 blue, 3 red). Green runs like Tour du Lac (2.5 km) or Decou’Verte (2.5 km) ideal for gentle immersion. More experienced cross-country skiers appreciate red runs, notably Les Champis (16 km) offering 360-degree panorama, or Grouvelin (9 km) assuring Gerardmer and Xonrupt link. The site’s family reputation relies on quality infrastructure. Beginners have free, safe initiation area, the Jardin d’Anice at piste departure. For variety, the Nordic Park (on Decou’Verte run) lets you enjoy bumps, banked turns and jumps. A free Nordic Escape Game, Operation Black Snowflake, is proposed on green runs. The station has complete biathlon stadium with permanent shooting range where ESF offers initiation. The Nordic domain doesn’t forget non-skier companions. A specific paid run, The White Forest (3-6 km), is groomed and secured for pedestrians, snowshoes and fatbikes. Plus, 10 marked snowshoe circuits (free access, unmaintained) and a 1.5 km lake discovery trail allow site exploration. 9 picnic areas dot the runs and free toboggan run (with under-6 zone) is accessible at jump foot. The Nordic lodge at piste departure centralises essential services: equipment hire (cross-country, snowshoes, toboggans), cafeteria, warm room and toilets.
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Ski pass prices — La Bresse
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from La Bresse.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Bresse – Brabant (alpin skiing) | 19 € | 99 € | 245 € | 2024-2025 |
| La Bresse – Hohneck (alpin skiing) | 41.5 € | 249 € | 579.5 € | 2026-2027 |
| La Bresse – Lispach (Alpin) (alpin skiing) | 19 € | 99 € | N/A | 2025-2026 |
| La Bresse – Lispach Nordique (nordique skiing) | 9 € | 42 € | 63 € | 2025-2026 |
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