Val Cenis, family-friendly station near the National Park of the Vanoise and two steps away from Italy is full of numerous activities that suits everybody for some fun summer holidays. With the Pass’activités “HMV Liberté” and “HMV Altitude”, you can discover and try a lot of activities with a sweet price.
Val Cenis offers numerous activities ; Zip Line, hiking, mountain biking, pools, climbing, … Impossible to be bored during the summer in Val Cenis ! (Check here for winter activities)
When you talk about mountain, you think about the landscapes on the peaks, the wild lakes, the alpine pastures. Located at the foot of the National Park of the Vanoise and Italy, the Val Cenis station is an ideal playground to discover wild spaces.
By staying in Val Cenis, you will have the occasion to discover an authentic heritage.
You will be able to familiarize with a local know-how, visit historical sites and participate in the numerous cultural activities.
Its historical heritage, its exceptional environment and its outdoor leisure activities makes Val Cenis a chosen summer destination.
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 to do the transfer between Modane train station and Val Cenis :
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
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€