Why Val Cenis
Why Val Cenis
The Skiing
Val Cenis has something for everyone, whatever your ability or experience.
The Village
Val Cenis is made up of three traditional mountain villages in the High Maurienne valley:
Lanslevillard, at 1450m, where MGS is situated.
Lanslebourg, at 1400m.
Termignon, at 1300m.
Half ski resort, half National Park, the village is run by locals who genuinely care about their home. No big hotel chains, no busy high streets, just an authentic French mountain resort doing what it does best.
Close to everything you need:
- Bakeries and supermarkets
- Restaurants and bars
- Swimming pool and ice rink
- Cinema and bowling alley
- All within easy walking distance of the piste front
Village Map
Our village map will be in your accommodation on arrival, but you can explore it below in advance.
Click on any restaurant dot to see a photo
We will make requested restaurant reservations prior to arrival.
Popular restaurants fill up quickly during busy weeks, so it’s worth planning ahead
SNOW SURE RESORT
With the village being at 1450m and the North-facing ski area going up to 2800m, Val Cenis has an excellent track record for snow from Christmas through to Easter.
Weather
Even on a poor weather day, there is always somewhere good to ski.
Tree line reaches up to 2000m, giving great visibility in low cloud
North-facing aspect keeps conditions consistent even in warmer spells
Every week throughout the season we post a weather update on our social media channels so you can plan ahead and get excited about your trip
France weather forecast: accuweather.com
Webcam
Check in on the mountain any time using the webcam links below. Great for keeping an eye on conditions in the run-up to your holiday.
Snow-Forecast.com
The site and app we recommend for keeping an eye on conditions before and during your trip. Bookmark it before you travel.
What it does:
Detailed snow forecasts for Val Cenis updated four times daily
Live snow reports and current conditions on the mountain
Upper and lower snow depth readings so you know what to expect
Weather maps showing snowfall across the whole Alps
Webcams so you can see the resort in real time
Available on iPhone and Android. Visit snow-forecast.com or download the app before you travel.
Further Information
Useful links for planning your trip:
Local area guide: haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
France weather forecast: accuweather.co
Electric car charging: www.eborn.fr
Local Restaurants:
Client testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it
“We cannot thank MGS enough for such a wonderful holiday, Val Cenis is a magical place”
“As always our holiday has been enhanced by the personal service, and as always, we will be back!”
“A brilliant week – thank you – rare to have such an incredible service for such a good price”
“A massive thank you for your brilliant service. The accommodation was lovely, the weather was lovely and the kids absolutely loved every minute. Superb as always”
“Once again we had a fantastic week with MGS – will continue to recommend you guys, wish continued success to the whole team”
“Thank you for yet another lovely year skiing in Val Cenis – we shall be back again!”
“We all had a fantastic holiday, yet again! Thank you for all your assistance in providing a great experience”
“There are not enough words to praise MGS enough, we have had such a brilliant time, as we always do. See you next year!”
“We had a fantastic week, thank you for all that MGS provided! It was great to see for ourselves everything Val Cenis offered after all we had heard about it!!”
“Just a quick note to say thank you so much for another wonderful week in Val Cenis! It’s such a special place and just keeps on drawing us all back…”
Latest news
News from the mountain
Weekly updates from resort throughout the season. Snow conditions, village news, and a look at what the team have been up to.
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