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Malvern group to Val Cenis
This is a single page for news, information, and links for the Maurienne
Valley resort of Val Cenis.
(The buttons on the left take you to the
La Thuile site.)
If you have any requests, then please
email.
Please note: Most of the information below is obtainable from the
excellent skiinfo.fr
The Skiing
The skiing in Val Cenis can be described as excellent for most abilities.
There are beautiful scenic runs above the tree line, and also the runs down
through the trees are fabulous. Pistes to 2800m, two snow parks, and exceptional
of off piste fun to be had. There is also one of the longest green runs in
Europe, which descends for 10kms through forest. Advanced skiers who want a
challenge should enjoy off piste opportunities all the way up to 3400m (a
vertical drop of 4600ft back to the village).
Any negative points? If the snow is poor then the main run back to the
village may take the surfaces off your skis (it turns into a bit of a
motorway and by afternoon the snow gets thin. Also, the main restaurant up on
the slopes is situated on a fairly steep drop which would be difficult for
beginners to ski to.
Weather 
Après Ski
Val Cenis is divided into an upper and a lower village. Both have plenty of bars
and restaraunts. I have to recommend my favourite, the Chalet Hotel Bar
Nanook. The food is
excellent (but book for large groups as this is a small family run
establishment).
They have a webcam, which they have kindly given me permission to include on
this page:
Webcams
Click here
to open a page full of Val Cenis live webcams NEW
View from the official Val Cenis webcam:
View from the Hotel Nanook webcam:
DIY Bookings
The nearest airport is Turin (110 Kilometres away). And the nearest ferry
port for access from the UK is Calais (620 miles)
Accommodation only:
As well as the 18 bedroom family run Chalet Hotel Nanook mentioned above, try looking at the following two apartments
and check with them locally to make sure that the prices are correct:
- Résidence Les Terres Grases
Apartment sleeps 5: (28 m2)
Living room with two sofa beds, a bedroom (or mezzanine) with a double, 2 single
or bunk beds.
Apartment sleeps 7: (35m2) Living
room with two sofa beds, two bedrooms and/or a mezzanine with 3 singles, 2
singles or bunk beds.
Pay locally: Refundable deposit €76, towels €5 per kit, tourist
tax €1 pp per night, end of stay cleaning from €32.
- Les Balcons de Val Cenis (My favourite of the
resort)
Apartment sleeps 6: (36m2)
Living room with double sofa bed and a bedroom and cabin room with twin beds.
Apartment sleeps 7: (49m2) Living
room with double sofa bed, twin bedroom and a mezzanine floor with three single
beds.
Apartment sleeps 11: (72m2) Living
room with sofa bed, Austrian fireplace, 4 twin/double bedrooms and 2 cabins, 2
bathrooms, Jacuzzi, 2 separate wc’s and 1 shower.
Apartment sleeps 15: (98m2) as apt
11 but with 2 twin bedrooms and 2 triple bedrooms plus 1 cabin, 2 bathrooms, 1
shower, 2 wc’s.
Pay locally: Refundable deposit €460, tourist tax €1 pp per
night, end of stay cleaning €46, indoor parking €43 per week (pre booking
required).
Package holiday bookings:
Listed in order of my personal preference... We
(members of the Malvern group) have
used both of these companies in the past, and they are both helpful and
knowledgeable.
I give top marks to Peak retreats because of the better than excellent
service I received from them. Contact Xavier Shcouller via their website link
below... He will be able to answer your questions. (Tell him that they were
recommended to you by valcenis.co.uk)
General Info
| Season info: Start: December
2003 End: April 2003 |
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Slope facts |
Number of lifts |
Number of blue 10
Number of green 9
 Number
of red 18
Number of black 6
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Number of T-lifts: 24
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Altitude: |
Address: |
Top: 2800 m
Bottom: 1400 m
Drop: 1400m |
Maison de Val Cenis
04 79 05 23 66
04 79 05 82 17
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Where is it on the map?
Not the best quality map available, but....
Piste Map
Click on the map for a really large clear piste
map... but it will take ages! (Worth the wait!)
Access to The Three Valleys
There appears to be a (nearly) direct link to the 3 Valleys! (Well
spotted Nick) It involves a short bus trip up the valley from the resort,
then an express chair takes you directly to the Val Thorrens network.
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