Made famous worldwide by its spectacular Tour de France stage finishes, La Planche des Belles Filles is a unique four-season mountain resort. The highest point in Haute-Saône at 1,148 metres, this site in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park is a family destination par excellence, which has developed a complete, fun leisure offer. In winter, it transforms into a cocoon for authentic skiing and Nordic activities, while in summer, it becomes a paradise for cyclists and gentle-thrill enthusiasts. It’s the ideal resort for a nature-focused, multi-activity getaway.
La Planche des Belles Filles
Overview
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La Planche des Belles Filles
📏 Altitude: 1000 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 3 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 23 km
🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort
💰 From 15 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of La Planche des Belles Filles
La Planche des Belles Filles is a snow area resort that lives intensely to the rhythm of the seasons. Its summit — offering a magnificent panorama over the Alps on a clear day — is accessible via a road made mythical by the exploits of cyclists. The ski area base, at 950 metres, is the heart of the resort, with a restaurant, equipment hire and the departure point for all activities. In winter, it offers an authentic and family skiing experience. Its small alpine ski area is perfect for initiation, while its Nordic ski area — connecting to the Ballon d’Alsace — promises fine escapades. But it is its transformation into a summer leisure park that makes its originality. The resort offers a wealth of fun activities such as tubing (inflatable ring descents), tree-top adventure courses, roll’herbe (grass scooters) and mountain biking — making it a very popular family destination for a day of relaxation and fun in the heart of nature.
Our review — La Planche des Belles Filles
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — La Planche des Belles Filles
- 🌟 High-altitude resort ()
- 📏 1000 m Village altitude (1140 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 6 runs
🚠 5 ski lifts
Average lift age: 38 years
When to visit
La Planche des Belles Filles in summer
In summer, the resort is a paradise for green and fun leisure. The star activity is cycling — with the famous Tour de France summit finish. The site also offers mountain biking, hiking (GR533), a tree-top adventure park (Accro’Planche), tubing descents and roll’herbe. An ideal destination for a day of family activities.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Tree climbing
La Planche des Belles Filles in winter
In winter, the resort transforms into a cocoon for family skiing. Alpine skiing on its 6 runs is perfect for beginners. The Nordic ski area, with 23 km of trails, offers a fine link to the Ballon d’Alsace. Fun activities such as snow tubing and tobogganing are very popular, as are snowshoe walks on the marked trails.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from La Planche des Belles Filles: La Planche des Belles Filles (alpin), La Planche des Belles Filles (nordique).
Ski area — La Planche des Belles Filles
⛰️ Altitudes: 980 m – 1139 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 3 km
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 23 km
💰 Day pass: 15 €
The alpine domain is ideal family playground. It has 6 runs (2 green, 2 blue, 1 red, 1 black) served by 3 drag lifts and 1 carpet. A drag rope for tots and handicap-friendly chairlift complete equipment.
Cross-country ski area — La Planche des Belles Filles
⛰️ Altitudes: 860 m – 1170 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 23 km
💰 Day pass: 6 €
The Nordic space offers 23 km trails groomed for classic and skating. Its main asset is the connecting run reaching the vast Ballon d’Alsace Nordic domain, offering exceptional Nordic hiking possibilities.
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Ski pass prices — La Planche des Belles Filles
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from La Planche des Belles Filles.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Planche des Belles Filles (alpin skiing) | 15 € | 90 € | 150 € | 2025-2026 |
| La Planche des Belles Filles (nordique skiing) | 6 € | 30 € | 93 € | 2025-2026 |
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