Ski holidays in Val Cenis

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Val Cenis Ski Holidays - A Family Ski resort

One of the best known family last minute ski holiday destinations on the international circuit, Val Cenis has one of the best range of skiing opportunities and an amazing uplift capacity which overshadows many other cheap ski holiday destinations of it's size. Contrary to common French tradition, over half of the lift fleet consists of Gondola and chairlifts, this even includes a large amount of high speed six-seaters. The snow holds well on the North facing slopes and there is adequate snow-making cover with fleet of 172 cannons operating from below the tree line (2,100 metres). Above the tree line there are numerous runs on wide, open, sunny slopes that descend the 700 metre vertical down to the tree line.

Last Minute Ski Holidays in Val Cenis - A Variety of Ski Runs

The last minute ski holiday resort is divided quite evenly and the 56 runs are spread evenly over the 125 km of piste offering great beginner, intermediate and advanced skiing. There are some perfect nursery slopes beside the village which allow beginners to get the basics down away from the faster pistes while intermediate skiers on a cheap ski holiday in France will enjoy the whole area with 23 reds and 18 blues. Expert skiers on hoilday in Val Cenis have a choice of 5 blacks and some exciting runs like Michele Jacot e la Met that descends the full 1,400 metre vertical on black and red slopes. Off piste skiing is particularly good in this area in February and there are guided tours available with Agence Montagne, the local mountain service for guides.

Cheap Ski Holidays to Val Cenis - Over a Dozen of Ski Centres and Areas

Val Cenis is included in the Maurienne Ski Pass which allows skiers access to over a dozen cheap ski holiday centres and areas around Val Cenis. With the ski pass you can get supplemented access to the Three Valleys ski area through Val Thorens, or you can get free or discounted meals in some of the last minute ski holiday centres' mountain restaurants.

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