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Ski Holidays in Val Cenis
Situated in the heart of the Savoyard Alps on the Italian border, Van Cenis is a charming ski resort with traditional villages, cosy chalets and access to a ski range between 1,400 and 2,800 metres. The picturesque resort has surprisingly good snow conditions for a non-glacier destination, as most of its terrain lies above 2,000 metres. There’s also plenty to do off the slopes, with free cross country runs, dog sledding, ice skating and a lively apres ski atmosphere.
- Language
French - Currency
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Why Ski in Val Cenis?
Val Cenis is located in the Maurienne valley in France at 1400m with a ski range between 1400m and 2800m it offers 80km of piste serviced by 20 lifts.
The main village are Lansiebourg and Lansievillard with lifts departing from both and criss cross the valley between. The main gondola departs from Lansievillard. Above the mid station the runs are mainly open and above the tree line, below the mid station there are some pretty tree lined runs.
Most of the run face north so tend to hold their snow well through out the season, good snow cannons cover the lower homeward runs.
Ski Line offers self catered apartments and hotels, we only have a limited selection of catered chalets so early booking is recommended if you want a chalet.
- Upper Piste depth
- Lower Piste depth
- Weekly Snowfall
Based on weekly average snowfall data November 2000 - April 2018
Pistes
- Km of Piste
125km
- Black
5 - Red
23 - Blue
28
Altitudes
- Resort Altitude
1450m - Highest Piste
2800m
Expert Ratings
Beginners skiing in Val Cenis
For beginners the tree line runs on gentle greens are perfect once the basics have been mastered on the villages nursery slope. Progression blue slopes are well within the reach of most by the end of a weeks lesson. There are 9 green runs and 18 blue.
Intermediates skiing in Val Cenis
There is some great vertical drops the longest being some 1400m and is there are some ideal cruising to be found for all levels of intermediate skier and snowboarders. The vast majority of the runs are designed with intermediates in mind. Val Cenis is a good choice for all intermediates who prefer smaller ski areas.
Advanced skiing in Val Cenis
There are 5 black runs in Val Cenis and 23 reds so plenty to keep most advanced skiers happy. The off piste skiing is limited but when the snow is good can be very good, but generally this is a resort for beginners and intermediates rather than experts.
Snowboarding in Val Cenis
Boarders are well catered for in Val Cenis, there is a snow park and boarder cross, but you should note that 11 of the 27 lifts are drag lifts. The off piste is very good after fresh snow fall.
Après ski in Val Cenis
Val Cenis has a number of lively bars and a disco open until late, the night life is quieter than in many French ski resorts.
Activities off the slopes in Val Cenis
Val Cenis has an indoor swimming pool, free cross country runs, dog sledging, a 900m long sledging run, great for children. There is also ice skating and bowling great for bad weather days.
Accommodation in Val Cenis
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