Val Cenis, a family resort located close to the Vanoise National Park and just a stone’s throw from Italy, is packed with activities for all ages, making for an unforgettable summer holiday.
Located at an altitude of 1450m, it’s an ideal playground for discovering the great outdoors, with panoramic views of the peaks, wild lakes, mountain pastures and a wealth of flora and fauna.
The resort also offers a wide range of activities: zipwire, walking, mountain biking, climbing, etc. You won’t get bored in Val Cenis in the summer!
With the activities pass, you can discover and try out as many activities as possible at a preferential rate.
When you stay in Val Cenis, you’ll have the chance to discover an authentic heritage and sample many Savoyard specialities.
You can learn about local know-how, visit emblematic historic sites and take part in a wide range of cultural activities. Crossing the Col du Mont Cenis, you’ll soon be in Italy for a pizza or an aperitivo!
Val-Cenis’ historical heritage, exceptional environment and outdoor leisure activities make it a must-see destination in the summer.
You can also discover Val Cenis in the winter.
How to come
In the heart of Haute Maurienne in Savoy, Val Cenis is easily accessible, no matter what your way of transportation is. Located at 522km of Paris, 234km of Lyon, 155km of Grenoble and 84km of Chambery, Val Cenis is a welcoming station in which it’s nice to live in. The Mont-Cenis mountain pass is usually open from May to October and allow you to pass from France to Italy.
This way, you can discover some of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Alps. Follow our guide to answer all you question in a matter of transportation to your destination.
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Road to follow if you are coming by car :
Highway A43 following Turin (Fréjus tunnel, Italiy), exit n°30 – Modane, Haute Maurienne, then departmental road 1006 (was named RN6 before)
Pass through Modane and continue following Val Cenis which is at 23km of Modane.
Traffic conditions, mountain passes opening : http://www.savoie-route.fr/
Think about carpool with : https://www.blablacar.fr/
Car rental around Val Cenis :
Avis Location : +33 (0)4 56 42 80 05
Taxis available around Val Cenis :
Taxi Modane Vanoise :+33(0)4 79 05 08 93
http://www.taxi-vanoise.com/index.php/contact.html
Taxis Marius : tel : +33 (0)4.79.83.33.20
portable : +33 (0)6.15.19.13.55
https://taxi-marius.fr/
Taxis Burdin : +33 (0)4 79 05 92 62
https://www.taxiburdin.com/
Haute Maurienne Ambulance Taxis : +33 (0)4 79 20 51 57
https://www.taxis-haute-maurienne.com/www.taxis-haute-maurienne.com/contact
Closest train station to Val Cenis : Modane train station
https://www.oui.sncf/gares/modane
Shuttle bus between Modane and Val Cenis :
Altibus : https://www.altibus.com/gare/modane-rg13.aspx
Transdev Savoie : https://www.transdevsavoie.com/fr/destinations/val-cenis
Shuttle bus only during winter season
We advise you to book your seat before your arrival to insure a spot
Taxis available around Val Cenis :
Taxi Modane Vanoise :+33(0)4 79 05 08 93
http://www.taxi-vanoise.com/index.php/contact.html
Taxis Marius : tel : +33 (0)4.79.83.33.20
portable : +33 (0)6.15.19.13.55
https://taxi-marius.fr/
Taxis Burdin : +33 (0)4 79 05 92 62
https://www.taxiburdin.com/
Haute Maurienne Ambulance Taxis : +33 (0)4 79 20 51 57
https://www.taxis-haute-maurienne.com/www.taxis-haute-maurienne.com/contact
Closest airport to Val Cenis :
Lyon Saint Exupery airport : https://www.lyonaeroports.com/
Chambery Savoie airport : https://www.chambery-airport.com/
Geneva Cointrin airport : https://www.gva.ch/fr/
Grenoble airport : https://www.grenoble-airport.com/
Here are the links where you can book a seat in one of the shuttle bus from those airports
Chambery airport : https://www.altibus.com/aeroport/aeroport-de-chambery-ra1.aspx
Geneva Cointrin airport : https://www.altibus.com/aeroport/aeroport-de-geneve-ra2.aspx
Lyon Saint Exupery airport : https://www.altibus.com/aeroport/aeroport-de-lyon-saint-exupery-ra6.aspx
You can also book a taxi that will pick you up at your arrival and drop you directly to your accomodation :
Taxi Modane Vanoise :+33(0)4 79 05 08 93
http://www.taxi-vanoise.com/index.php/contact.html
Taxis Marius : tel : 04.79.83.33.20
portable : 06.15.19.13.55
https://taxi-marius.fr/
Taxis Burdin : +33 (0)4 79 05 92 62
https://www.taxiburdin.com/
Haute Maurienne Ambulance Taxis : +33 (0)4 79 20 51 57
https://www.taxis-haute-maurienne.com/www.taxis-haute-maurienne.com/contact
*For a stay of a minimum amount of 500€