Val Cenis Ski Resort Guide
Val Cenis, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 80km |
| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
| Resort Height | 1,400m |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Caselle and Annecy |
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Val Cenis
The ski area of Val Cenis is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,400m, with 80km of marked runs.
Summary
Val Cenis has direct access to 80km of downhill skiing, with 43 marked pistes, served by a total of 22 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,800m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Val Cenis offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Val Cenis offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Val Cenis.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Val Cenis is 10km long and the most difficult run is the 'Michèle Jacot'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Val Cenis?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm, expected on 2 January, with around 18cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,479m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Val Cenis Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 18 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 9 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 80km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Val Cenis Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,800m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,400m |
| Resort Altitude (Val Cenis) | 1,400m |
| Max Vertical | 1,400m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, W
Val Cenis has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Val Cenis?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Val Cenis is Turin Caselle, 86 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Chambery, Turin Cuneo, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Grenoble, Milan Malpensa, Genoa and Milan Linate airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 23,309 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 8km of ski runs, with 84 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Val Cenis open?
Opened (since 15 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
