Val Cenis is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Haute-Maurienne, Savoie. The ski area spans 125 km of runs between 1,400 m and 2,800 m, served by 29 lifts. Day pass 50€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Val Cenis is a Haute-Maurienne resort at 1,400 m, grouping several villages including Lanslebourg and Lanslevillard. Its 125 km ski area is one of the sunniest in Savoie. Gateway to the Vanoise and its national park, it offers varied skiing in a magnificent high-mountain setting.
- 5 authentic villages linked by skiing
- Bessans Nordic area, 133 km nearby
- Wild Haute-Maurienne
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Val Cenis offers 125 km of well-marked runs, a mid-sized ski area that is ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 29 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the crowds in high season. Val Cenis's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. With a summit at 2,800 m and a village at 1,400 m, snow reliability at Val Cenis is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause tension early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. At 50€, the day lift pass places Val Cenis among the mid-range resorts on price: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies the cost for most skiers. In short: Val Cenis is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincere family atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. It's hard to have a bad stay here.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
