Practical info for La Bresse

Everything you need to organise your stay in La Bresse, from getting there to on-the-ground essentials.

La Bresse is in the Vosges department (88), postcode 88250, Grand Est region, in the heart of the Vosges massif. The village sits at around 636 m altitude; the ski domain reaches 1,363 m at the Hohneck summit, the highest point in the Vosges.

By car from the UK: take Eurostar to Paris, then the A4/A31 motorway towards Remiremont and the D417 (total around 5-6 hours driving from Calais). From Strasbourg (1.5 hours): follow the D417 via Munster and the Col de la Schlucht. In ski season, winter tyres or snow chains are required at the Col de la Schlucht when conditions demand it.

By train: TGV Paris-Est to Remiremont in 2.5 hours, then regional bus or shuttle to La Bresse (45 minutes). From Strasbourg, regional trains reach Cornimont (30 minutes by car from La Bresse). Seasonal ski shuttles sometimes run from nearby stations.

Climate: continental mountain weather. Summers are mild (18-22°C in July-August) with frequent afternoon storms. Reliable snow cover from mid-December to late March, supplemented by snowmaking. Winters can be cold with sub-zero temperatures at altitude. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer). Currency: euro. Emergency numbers: SAMU 15, fire brigade 18, police 17. The local tourist office can be reached on +33 3 29 25 41 29 for real-time snow and activity information.