Val Cenis, infinite disconnection

Sunlit peaks, charming villages, turquoise lakes, and endless trails: in Val Cenis, summer has that simple taste of freedom.

Fort de montagne au-dessus du lac du Mont-Cenis

Val Cenis: The essentials

Between France and Italy, the mountains are experienced in a natural, authentic, and generous way.

 

Max altitude
Up to 2,800 m

Area
Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Activities
Hiking, mountain biking, Mont-Cenis pass, lakes, via ferrata, paragliding, kayaking…

Val Cenis: summer in nature and serenity

 

When the snow melts, Val Cenis reveals magnificent landscapes: flower-filled alpine meadows, high-altitude lakes with turquoise reflections, larch forests, and peaks brushing the clouds… The air is pure, the trails are countless, and the desire to slow down comes naturally.

In summer, you can hike facing Lake Mont-Cenis, climb up to panoramic forts, or explore waterfalls and hidden valleys in the Vanoise National Park. Cycling enthusiasts are also in for a treat: iconic Alpine roads, mountain biking through pastures, or gentle e-bike rides—everyone can go at their own pace.

And then there is the spirit of the place:

 

  • stone villages
  • alpine chapels
  • farmers’ markets
  • fountains
  • local cheese dairies

 

Val Cenis embodies living tradition and warm hospitality, offering a big-scale summer experience without any artifice.

To relax? A bench facing the mountains, feet in the grass, a local drink in hand… and time slowing down. Val Cenis is summer on a grand scale, always in a gentle way. Simple, authentic, rejuvenating.

Bouquetins dans les montagnes de Val Cenis

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