La Bresse

La Bresse (French pronunciation: [la bʁɛs] ) is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France. The area is known for its ski resorts and outdoor activities.

La Bresse
The centre of La Bresse, seen from the Roche du Daval
Location of La Bresse
La Bresse
La Bresse
Coordinates: 48°00′24″N 6°52′36″E
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentVosges
ArrondissementSaint-Dié-des-Vosges
CantonLa Bresse
IntercommunalityCC Hautes Vosges
Government
  Mayor (20202026) Maryvonne Crouvezier
Area
1
57.94 km2 (22.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
4,041
  Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
88075 /88250
Elevation580–1,366 m (1,903–4,482 ft)
(avg. 635 m or 2,083 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

La Bresse is located about 45 km west of Colmar and 55 km north west of Mulhouse in the valley of the Moselotte river within the Vosges regional park.

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