The only alpine ski resort in the Ardèche, La Croix de Bauzon is a singular destination nestled in the heart of the Tanargue massif, between 1,250 and 1,511 metres altitude. Located in the Monts d’Ardèche Regional Nature Park, it offers a family, friendly alternative to the big alpine resorts. Committed to an ambitious “four-season” transition supported by the Region, the resort is no longer limited to skiing: it has become a genuine nature leisure hub (inflatables, mountain biking, hiking) accessible year-round, offering an exceptional panorama stretching from the Alps to the Cévennes.
La Croix de Bauzon
Overview
📌 Massif Central
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La Croix de Bauzon
📏 Altitude: 1250 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 5 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 16 km
🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort
💰 From 21.5 €/day (2024-2025)
Overview of La Croix de Bauzon
La Croix de Bauzon is not a traditional village but a mountain resort integrated into a wild and preserved environment: the Ardeche Mountains. The site is characterised by its landscapes of windswept ridges, beech and fir forests, and granite chaos. The atmosphere is simple and relaxed — far from any pretension. The resort groups the essential facilities (accommodation, dining, hire) at the foot of the slopes, making stays easy for families. It is a rugged and magnificent territory, marked by a mountain climate with Cevenol influences — capable of heavy snowfall and capricious weather.
Our review — La Croix de Bauzon
2.5/5
Ski area — key figures — La Croix de Bauzon
- 🌟 High-altitude resort ()
- 📏 1250 m Village altitude (1509 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 11 runs
🚠 6 ski lifts
Average lift age: 33 years
When to visit
La Croix de Bauzon in summer
La Croix de Bauzon makes a successful transition to summer tourism. Hiking: the site is crossed by the Tour de la Montagne Ardeche and the GR4. The botanical trail offers an educational discovery of local flora. Mountain biking and cycle touring: marked circuits are available, with the possibility of hiring e-bikes on site. Thrills: the site is a recognised climbing spot (nearby Rocher d’Abraham) and for paragliding. A zip-line is being installed. Leisure: disc golf, orienteering and canicross complete the offering.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Rock climbing • ✅ Canyoning • ✅ Giant zip line
La Croix de Bauzon in winter
The resort plays the versatility card to offset climatic uncertainties. Alpine skiing: a complete family-level ski area, equipped with snowmaking. Nordic: a dedicated area for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through grandiose landscapes. New sliding and leisure: the resort has modernised its offering with a fun area including a snow tubing piste (inflatable rings on snow) accessible via a covered carpet lift, and a secured toboggan piste. A zip-line is being installed. Learning: the Jardin des Farfadets, with its carpet lift and covered tapis, allows ideal initiation for children.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snow MTB • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks • ✅ Giant zip line
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from La Croix de Bauzon: La Croix de Bauzon (alpin), La Croix de Bauzon (nordique).
Ski area — La Croix de Bauzon
⛰️ Altitudes: 1250 m – 1511 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 5 km
💰 Day pass: 21.5 €
Cross-country ski area — La Croix de Bauzon
⛰️ Altitudes: 1250 m – 1480 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 16 km
💰 Day pass: 3 €
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Ski pass prices — La Croix de Bauzon
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from La Croix de Bauzon.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Croix de Bauzon (alpin skiing) | 21.5 € | 118 € | 160.5 € | 2024-2025 |
| La Croix de Bauzon (nordique skiing) | 3 € | N/A | N/A | 2025-2026 |
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