The Mauselaine stadium is the competition heart of the La Bresse resort. Cut into the Vologne valley, it hosts each winter regional slaloms, FFS races and Vosges ski club training, while remaining open to leisure skiers.
A stadium to national standards
The slalom piste is FFS homologated with a vertical drop of around 150 metres over 500 metres long. Permanent timing, safety netting and night lighting make it one of the few stadiums in the Grand Est at this level of equipment.
Typical competition calendar
The Mauselaine stadium hosts a regular competitive calendar throughout the winter season:
FFS competitions (French Ski Federation). Grand Est FFS regional events are held in giant slalom and special slalom, generally in January and February. These races bring together competitors from Vosges, Alsatian and Lorraine clubs across youth (U10 to U16) and senior categories.
French Youth Cup. In some years, Mauselaine appears on the French Youth Cup calendar, a national event gathering several hundred athletes. These are the most important appointments of the stadium season.
Regional challenges. Outside the FFS calendar, regional challenges between Vosges clubs are organised in December and January, often open to leisure adults as well as licence holders. These races are more accessible and let you experience competition atmosphere without being a high-level athlete.
Detailed calendar. Exact dates are published each autumn on the Grand Est Ski Committee site and on the La Bresse Ski Club social media.
How to watch the races
Races at Mauselaine are free for spectators. How to organise your visit:
Access. The Vologne sector is accessible by car from La Bresse centre (10 minutes). During race days, specific signage indicates spectator zones, separate from arrival and technical areas. It is essential to stay behind the orange safety nets.
Timings. Races generally start between 9 and 10am. The first run ends around 12:30pm, a one-hour lunch break, then the second run restarts at 1:30 to 2pm. Prize-giving ceremonies take place at the piste foot between 4 and 5pm.
Family tip. Spectator access paths are not groomed; wear walking shoes or ski boots. The atmosphere at youth races is relaxed and welcoming.
Local clubs that train here
Two major structures regularly use the Mauselaine stadium:
La Bresse Ski Club. The resort’s historic club, affiliated to the FFS, has been training competitors for generations. Gate training (special and giant slalom) takes place mainly on Wednesdays and weekends from December to March. The club regularly sends athletes to regional championships and national youth events.
ESF La Bresse (French Ski School). In addition to group lessons across the full resort, the ESF runs “competition improvement” camps at the stadium, open to children and adults who want to discover the discipline or sharpen their gate technique.
Carving training for adult skiers
The Mauselaine stadium is not reserved for competitors. Adult carving lessons are one of the best ways to progress rapidly, whatever your previous experience.
Why carving on a stadium? The stadium offers a consistent, perfectly groomed slope with no crossings from other skiers. These ideal conditions let you work on edging, angulation and speed management in the best pedagogical circumstances.
How to book. The ESF offers level-group lessons (maximum 8 skiers per group) and private lessons with a state-qualified instructor. Specific adult carving slots are generally available in the morning (9am-12pm), before the clubs take over in the afternoon. Price: around 35 € for a 2-hour group lesson, 80 to 95 € for a 1-hour private lesson.
Mauselaine sector vs Hohneck sector: when to choose which?
Choose Mauselaine if:
- You are at the start of the week or in a period of high footfall (shorter queues than the Hohneck)
- Your group mixes beginners and confident skiers (gentle runs allow beginners to progress while confident skiers work their turns on the stadium)
- You want to maximise effective sliding time: lifts are shorter and less busy
- You are coming as a family with young children for whom the Hohneck gradient is still too demanding
- You want to do night skiing in the evening
Choose the Hohneck if:
- You are a confident skier in search of vertical and variety (40 km of runs, 500 m max vertical)
- Conditions are good and the full domain is open (the Hohneck benefits from higher altitude, better snow cover in March)
- You want to enjoy altitude restaurants and Vosges panoramas
- You want to combine with Lispach in the same day (combined pass available)
Recommended week strategy. Start the first two days at Mauselaine to get your legs back and adapt to Vosges snow. Dedicate the following days to the Hohneck for the vertical. Reserve one mid-week night skiing slot at Mauselaine.
Shuttles and parking
From La Bresse centre. A free ski shuttle serves the Vologne-Mauselaine sector from the village’s main stops (hotels, residences, campsite). Frequency every 20 to 30 minutes at peak times (8-9:30am and 4-5:30pm). Timetables from the La Bresse Tourist Office or the resort app.
Parking. Large free car park at the foot of the Mauselaine lifts, accessible via the Lac des Corbeaux road. Capacity of several hundred places. In very high season (Christmas and February holidays), additional relay car parks open 500 metres away with an internal shuttle. Avoid arriving after 9:30am on school-holiday weekends to find a close spot.
Who for?
- Clubs and racers: regular training, camps, races on the regional and national calendar.
- Families: gentle wide runs, ideal to progress away from Hohneck crowds.
- Night owls: the stadium is one of the best Vosges spots for skiing under the floodlights.
Practical
ESF and ESI offer lessons at the stadium, especially for competition introduction and technical refinement. Equipment rental on site. Bar and small catering at the pistes’ foot, full restaurants five minutes by car in the village.
The Mauselaine sector is particularly recommended for the first ski days of a week: quieter runs than the Hohneck, an even slope and fast lifts that maximise effective sliding time.
Stay at our La Bresse chalet, 5 min from the Mauselaine car park.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Mauselaine stadium?
The stadium is on the Vologne sector of the La Bresse resort, accessible by car via the Lac des Corbeaux road or directly from the pistes.
Can you ski freely on the stadium?
Yes outside slots reserved for competitions and club training. A blue and a red run stay open to all pass holders.
Is there night skiing at Mauselaine?
Yes, the stadium has approved lighting. Several evenings a week let you ski until 9pm in high season.
Is it a good spot for beginners?
Yes, the gentle wide runs of the sector are ideal for the early learning phase, less crowded than the Hohneck.