Le Bessat

Le Bessat

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLe BessatTarentaise at 3.7 km (4 min)
Insee code42017Graix at 5.4 km (6 min)
Postcode42660La Valla-en-Gier at 9.1 km (10 min)
Latitude45.3759820Colombier at 10.9 km (12 min)
Longitude4.5156870Planfoy at 12.5 km (14 min)
AltitudeFrom 700 to 1308 metersSaint-Genest-Malifaux at 13.7 km (15 min)
Surface10.06 km²Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette at 14.4 km (16 min)
Population436 inhabitantsBourg-Argental at 15.6 km (17 min)
Density44 inhabitants/km²Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds at 18 km (23 min)
Chief townSaint-Etienne (at 18.4 km, 23 min)Saint-Étienne at 18.1 km (28 min)
DepartmentLoireLa Versanne at 18.7 km (18 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Le Bessat is located at 1241 m altitude and is a hub for scenic walks. It is also a visit with many tourist restaurants.


SIGHTSEEING

Old ski jump.

Pyramid of the Madonna (1856).

From the center of the village of Bessat you can make walks: 3 marked trails: the balcony Rochettes, Thoil the castle ruins, the water sources.

Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Le Bessat

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Market every Sunday at the Cross of Chaubouret.

Village festival the first weekend of August.

Semi trail the third Sunday in September.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

In the vicinity of Bessat, you can:

Take the D8, left side, towards the Jasserie to discover a wonderful view (there is paragliding) and taste the blueberry pies, specialty of the region.

Filer to Saint-Etienne by the collar of the Republic, stunning views, the N82.

Get off on the right, by the D8 Graix - Saint-Julien-Molin-wheel through the mountains and woods towards Bourg-Argental.

Go straight towards the D63 Pélussin through Pilat to discover the Cret de la Perdrix, the neck of the Oeillon ... If you like strange paths go through the saws.

Return to Saint-Chamond by D2 and lakes of Valla-en-Gier.

PHOTOS
The Jasserie
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 12 February
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Min. -13°C - Max. -6°C
Monday 13 February
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Min. -10°C - Max. -5°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. -1°C
RESTAURANTS 
A la ravarine  
9
Saint-Genest-Malifaux
To 1000 meters altitude summer terrace parking 2 large rooms inside and a pub for dancing (fried, frog, fondue, sauerkraut, pizza, steak and grilled chicken has 6.90 children's men...
Located 4.8 km from Le BessatFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 
Mon jardin secret
Saint-Étienne
- It is good to sit in this restaurant. My Secret Garden offers a haven of tranquility for all gourmets and gourmands with its patio makes lunches were so sweet and tenderly outdated...
Located 11.4 km from Le BessatFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 
Le yucca
Aurec-sur-Loire
Restaurant kitchen market terrace house in summer desserts menus 11 € a 22 €
Located 25 km from Le BessatFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambre d'hôtes des Chaumasses  
Saint-Régis-du-Coin
You will be seduced by this beautiful room over 30 m² spacious, bright, a real invitation to relax. Nothing is missing: bathroom with shower and bath, all tastefully decorated, beamed...
Located 8.4 km from Le Bessat55 € the double room 
La boutarie chambres d'hôtes    
9.1
Farnay
In a small village in the Parc Naturel du Pilat, easy access 5 minutes from the motorway St-Étienne/Lyon, Pascale welcomes you in an old farmhouse renovated in 2008. You will love the...
Located 14.9 km from Le Bessat70 € the double room 
Croix blanche  
Cellieu
Situated between Lyon and St Etienne, 10 minutes from the A47, White Cross offers a beneficial combination of green space stop and stay hungry.
Located 16.2 km from Le Bessat60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Tuile aux Loups  
9.6
Monestier
Ancient typical Ardèche, fully renovated. Cottage very comfortable located in a picturesque village in mountainous 15 km Annonay and 100 km south of Lyon. Located between the Pilat...
Located 19.8 km from Le Bessat 
Les Tilleuls  
9.6
Saint-Romain-en-Jarez
Gite in converted stone barn (2006) adjoining owner's home in hamlet. 100 sq m on ground and 1st floor, living room with fitted kitchen, lounge, fireplace. 3 bedrooms (2 single beds,...
Located 20 km from Le BessatFrom 220 € to 410 € per week 
Gite campagne
Saint-Denis-sur-Coise
1 km from the village, with beautiful countryside views, detached house of stone, development of quality, exposed beams, stone arches. Beautiful outdoor spaces: wooded, private (400...
Located 28 km from Le Bessat230 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Bel'epoque du pilat  
Pélussin
45 km from Lyon, In the Pilat Regional Park; the camping site is a family camping, natural near the foot and mountain bikes tracks.
Located 14.4 km from Le BessatFrom 16 € to 20 € per day 
Camping du Bas Larin  
Félines
Located 370 meters north of the Ardèche, Camping Lower Larin offers in a green, a friendly and comfortable, shaded and bounded 67.
Located 19.6 km from Le BessatFrom 14 € to 17.50 € per day 
Camping Val de Coise à St. Glamier    SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Galmier
The valley of coise awaits you on a hilly site between the magnificent mountains of Drill and Mountains Lyonnais. La St. Galmier of town, offers all the benefits of a spa and charm...
Located 28 km from Le BessatFrom 11 € to 15.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Fondue     
7.4
Le Bessat
This hotel is located in the centre of Bessat village in France's Loire region. It offers a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and en suite rooms with a desk and TV. La Fondue’s restaurant serves...
Located in Le BessatRoom from 40 €
Mercure Saint Etienne Parc de L'Europe     
7.2
Saint-Étienne
The hotel is located 5 minutes from the city centre and the Convention Centre, near the Mont Pilat Regional Park and opposite the Parc de l’Europe. Mercure Saint Etienne Parc de L'Europe...
Located 9.2 km from Le BessatRoom from 54 €
Inter-Hotel Astoria     
8.1
Saint-Étienne
This hotel is located at the entrance of a regional park and provides rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. It is located close to...
Located 9.8 km from Le BessatRoom from 79 €

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Adagio Saint-Etienne Centre
This Adagio residence is located in the historic centre of Saint Etienne in the Rhone-Alpes region. It offers studio and...
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