Val Cenis today
Temp. top / bottom1° / 12°
The season starts on 13 Dec 2026.
Forecast data:
Conditions and forecast
Val Cenis weather forecast for 7 days
Temperature on the mountain and in the valley, wind and fresh snow.
| Day | Today31 Oct | Sun1 Nov | Mon2 Nov | Tue3 Nov | Wed4 Nov | Thu5 Nov | Fri6 Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | |||||||
| Top, 2,800 m | 2° | 0° | 0° | −1° | −3° | 2° | 2° |
| Valley, 1,300 m | 13° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 6° | 10° | 13° |
| Snow (top) | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind (top), km/h | 10 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 5 |
Snow in centimetres, average wind speed on the mountain in km/h. Forecast run 31 Oct, 08:55 CET.
Pistes and lifts
125 km of pistes between 1,300 and 2,800 m
Pistes by difficulty
- Blue easy73 km
- Red intermediate42 km
- Black difficult10 km
- Cross-country
- 12 km
Altitude
2,8001,300
- 2,800 m highest point
- 1,300 m lowest point
Vertical drop of 1,500 m.
29 lifts
- T-bars14
- Chairlifts13
- Gondolas2
For skiers
- Snow park
- Children's area
Ski pass prices 2026/27
How much is a ski pass in Val Cenis
Prices, 13 Dec to 16 Apr.
| Group | 1 day | 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| Adultsaged 12 to 64 | €50 | €150 |
| Childrenaged 5 to 11 | €41.50 | €124.50 |
| Seniorsaged 65 to 74 | €46.50 | €139.50 |
Children born in 2022 or later ski free.
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026
When to go
When is the snow best in Val Cenis
Average snow depth on the mountain, month by month.
Val Cenis: average snow depth
Average of 10 seasons, 2016 to 2026
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
Most snow on average: March and April
Season dates
- Ski area: 13 Dec 2026 to 16 Apr 2027
About the resort
About Val Cenis
A summer and winter resort in Savoie, in the Haute Maurienne, 23 km from the nearest railway station and motorway, with 8,500 guest beds. Across 1,400 m of vertical, Val Cenis offers 80 km of downhill pistes with snowmaking up to 2,350 m. Snow park, swimming pool, cultural heritage. Accommodation in apartments, tourist residences, hotels and holiday centres. Ski passes, ski schools, equipment, entertainment, incentive stays for companies, conferences (week-long and short-stay packages). Works with tour operators and individual guests. Val Cenis is ideal for children ("Les P'tits Montagnards" quality label). Good value for money. New for winter 05/06 * Opening of a balneotherapy and beauty centre (with a choice of treatments) and of a fitness centre. * The first 2 ** residences: Les Balcons de Val Cenis and Les Alpages, plus the opening of the second part of the * Les Valmonts residence. * 2 new lifts: a 4-seater chairlift and a gondola with 10-person cabins.
Nearby resorts
Aussois
55 km of pistes · 1,500 to 2,700 m
La Norma
65 km of pistes · 1,350 to 2,750 m
Val d'Isère
150 km of pistes · 1,850 to 3,197 m
Tignes
150 km of pistes · 1,550 to 3,456 m
Val Cenis: frequently asked questions
How much is a ski pass in Val Cenis?
In the 2026/27 season a one-day adult pass costs €50 (prices, 13 Dec to 16 Apr).
When is the ski season in Val Cenis?
The resort plans to open on 13 December 2026 and to close on 16 April 2027.
How high is Val Cenis?
The pistes run from 1,300 m to 2,800 m, a vertical drop of 1,500 m.
How many kilometres of pistes does Val Cenis have?
Val Cenis has 125 km of pistes, served by 29 lifts.