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Val Cenis is a charming traditional resort in the Haute Maurienne, offering excellent skiing for beginners and intermediates alongside authentic alpine character.
Accommodation ranges from apartments at the foot of the slopes to high-quality chalet-style residences and comfortable hotels, many with spa facilities. With scenic tree-lined slopes, three welcoming villages that together make up the resort and great value, it’s an ideal choice for families, relaxed ski holidays and those wanting a more authentic French alpine experience.
Excellent for beginners and intermediates with long scenic pistes
A real hidden gem with authentic charm and welcoming atmosphere
Wide range of apartments and a hotel, many with spa facilities
Great value accommodation with family-friendly appeal
Tree-lined slopes offering shelter and excellent snow conditions
Access to nearby ski areas included in your lift pass for added variety
All our ski holidays packages include a return standard Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing.
Ferry crossings can be arranged on request as an alternative travel option to our standard return Eurotunnel Le Shuttle crossing.
We can help you get from your arrival airport or train station to your resort.
Train travel to the French Alps is a convenient, low-stress alternative to flying or driving.
All our ski holidays packages include a return standard Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing.
Ferry crossings can be arranged on request as an alternative travel option to our standard return Eurotunnel Le Shuttle crossing.
We can help you get from your arrival airport or train station to your resort.
Train travel to the French Alps is a convenient, low-stress alternative to flying or driving.
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Val Cenis-Termignon - VAL CENIS
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 8
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
Val Cenis-Termignon - VAL CENIS
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 16
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
VAL CENIS
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 14
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
Val Cenis-Termignon - VAL CENIS
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 14
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
VAL CENIS
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 12
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
Val Cenis-Termignon - VAL CENIS
Star rating:
Sleeps: 1 - 8
Type: Self Catered
Accommodation: Apartments
Val Cenis really stands out, however, because it is significantly quieter than its bigger, noisier neighbours. While the slopes of the nearby mega resorts like Val Thorens, Val d’Isere and Tignes are rammed with people, Val Cenis is much less densely populated.
In fact, it is mostly local French tourists visiting the resort, mainly because prices here are noticeably lower than in the bigger resorts.
Of the very few UK tourists we meet, one couple jokingly plead with us not to tell anyone how good the Haute-Maurienne Vanoise is.
The scenic “Escargot” green run, one of the longest in Europe, was ideal for being able to ski together as a family with a 4 and 7-year-old. It intersects other runs so you don’t always have to do the whole thing if you do want to. It’s a good way of feeling like you’ve covered a lot of ground as a beginner skier.
Our friends who are advanced skiers really enjoyed skiing over at Termignon which is all covered under the same lift pass. With one child in ski school and one in the ESF nursery, they were able to get their morning fix of really good skiing.
A visit to nearby Bonneval-sur-Arc is a must - whether exploring the picturesque village by foot or on the slopes (included in your Val Cenis lift pass).
Val Cenis was perfect for a trip with my young family. There’s a manageable size ski area, fun slopes like the Mickey Mouse run, and slopeside cafés to refuel (or reward) with hot chocolate or ice cream! The ski pass is great value and lets you ski one day in a choice of five other local resorts.
Ideal for our needs as families and beginners/intermediates. The accommodation was good - would advise taking your own little gadgets as not a massive stock of equipment.
We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the holiday, and it was excellent value for money.
Swimming pool and aauna at Les Alpages were definitely worth using.
Val Cenis was excellent for anyone on first time ski trip. Lovely green runs to practice on for adults & children... Thank you Peak Retreats for your recommendation on resort for first time skiing grandchildren. Couldn't have been any better.
The accommodation was first class, plenty of space and ski back to the door and booking in staff were great.
Val Cenis is a lesser known smaller resort, good for families.
Everything was brilliant. We loved our holiday.
Very family-friendly, quiet resort, minimal queues.
Val Cenis is the only resort I have been to that has no significant lift queues at half term. This alone makes it the perfect family ski trip. The ambience, terrain and culture are an added bonus.
A superb family resort with local shops and a pool for those relaxing evenings. Very friendly people in the village, great variety of slopes and very highly recommend Val Cenis.
Cross country skiers and walkers should visit Bessans and Bonneval-sur-Arc. For higher altitude skiing try a day at Bonneval. Good also for photographers.
ESI private lessons were excellent. Our grandchildren made amazing progress.
Val Cenis is perfect for young families. We had the best holiday! Thank you Peak Retreats.
Great resort for couples & families. Very easy slope access. Village is easily accessible by car. Definitely recommend the resort overall.
As always the service from Peak Retreats was fantastic and the accommodation was as advertised. Overall the holiday was perfect and everything that we had been looking forward to for the previous three years!
Platinum Les Balcons was superb accomodation.
Really good beginners and intermediates. No lift queues to speak of in half term, slopes really quiet. Going to ski for a day in Bonnevall sur arc - included in the lift pass was wonderful - highly recommend
Accommodation in Val Cenis is mainly self-catered apartments with some hotel options. Properties such as Les Chalets de Flambeau, Les Balcons residences and Les Alpages de Val Cenis offer high-quality stays with good facilities. This variety suits couples, families and groups looking for comfortable accommodation with easy access to skiing and village amenities.
Several residences are in excellent locations at the foot of the slopes, so that you can easily ski home, including Les Chalets de Flambeau and Les Alpages de Val Cenis, while Les Balcons de Val Cenis Village is very close to lifts and ski school, making daily skiing easy and convenient.
Family-friendly accommodation includes Les Chalets de Flambeau and Les Alpages de Val Cenis, offering spacious apartments, pools and proximity to ski school meeting points. The resort itself is ideal for families due to gentle slopes and a welcoming atmosphere.
Many properties offer excellent wellness facilities. Les Chalets de Flambeau, Les Balcons Platinium Val Cenis and Hotel St Charles all feature spa areas with pools, saunas and steam rooms, ideal for relaxing after a day on the slopes.
Larger apartments at Les Balcons Platinium Val Cenis and Les Balcons de Val Cenis Village sleep up to 16 guests. Self-catered Chalets Turra and Arcelle also provide spacious layouts with multiple bedrooms, making them ideal for group ski holidays.
Hotel St Charles and Les Balcons de Val Cenis Village are well located near lifts, shops and restaurants in Lanslebourg and Lanslevillard. These offer easy access to village life as well as skiing.
Les Chalets de Flambeau is located in Plan des Champs, between the two main villages that make up Val Cenis. This area has developed to have everything you need just a stone's throw away - a ski school office, lifts, restaurant/bar, mini-market and ski shop - making it convenient. It's also central in the sense that it's a pleasant walk in either direction to the other village centres.
Les Balcons de Val Cenis le Haut provides great value accommodation with basic apartments but good slope access. More premium options like Les Chalets de Flambeau offer extra comfort and facilities for those wanting a higher standard stay.
Overall Val Cenis is excellent value compared with some more well-known resorts with a similar amount of skiing.
Les Chalets de Flambeau stands out for convenience, with ski school, lift pass office and chairlift all on-site. This makes it especially appealing for families and beginners wanting an easy, stress-free ski holiday.
Val Cenis combines traditional alpine charm with modern ski facilities. Its quieter setting and authentic villages set it apart from larger, busier resorts. It's also relatively undiscovered by the wider British ski market so retains a French feel that can be hard to find.
Lift passes for Val Cenis provide access to over 125km of slopes. 6-day passes also include access to the wider Termignon area and offer one-day skiing in nearby resorts such as La Norma, Valfréjus and Aussois. These can be pre-booked with us, helping you avoid queues and plan your ski budget in advance.
We recommend ESF Val Cenis, offering lessons for children and adults of all levels. Group and private lessons are available and can be booked through us. It is important to book early, especially during peak periods, as availability can become limited and lesson times may change.
It is important to book ski essentials early, particularly ski lessons and peak holiday weeks. Lesson availability can be limited and morning slots fill quickly. Pre-booking also helps secure equipment and lift passes at fixed prices, giving you peace of mind before travel.
Blog
Nicola, from the Peak Retreats team, headed to Val Cenis with her family and two other families in March 2025. Read all about their trip including their first time self-driving, where they stayed, what the skiing was like and her favourite bar and restaurant recommendations…
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Peak Retreats' Alison talks about the best pistes in Val Cenis for family skiing.
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