Nature and skiing at Val Cenis
Are you a skier with an environmental conscience?
Children and families, come and join us at Val Cenis from April 6 to 13, 2024, for some enriching discoveries!
The "Nature & Ski" event at Val Cenis is designed to be educational and participative, and will feature highlights such as group ski lessons, walks and awareness-raising workshops in collaboration with the Vanoise National Park, the ONF and other local players involved in the ecological transition, film screenings, conferences and nature events throughout the week.
The program
Free and open to all!Monday, April 8th
09:00-12:00 : cours de ski avec l’ESF– 30 minutes offertes avec chaque jour un thème différent sur la montagne, la nature, la faune et la flore.
14:00-17:00 : Sortie accompagnée en raquettes (sur inscription auprès de l’Office de Tourisme, places limitées)
20:00-22:00 : Rencontres à l’Auditorium Laurent Gerra avec au programme :
• Projection du film “Le Pari” ⏯ Bande annonce
• Conférence de restitution d’expérience sur le projet européen Bird Ski (protection du tétra lyre sur le domaine skiable)
• Moment d’échange entre le public et les intervenants
Tuesday, April 9th
09:00-12:00 : cours de ski avec l’ESF– 30 minutes offertes avec chaque jour un thème différent sur la montagne, la nature, la faune et la flore.
13:30-16:30 : Village de stands au Sommet de la télécabine du Vieux Moulin à Val Cenis Lanslevillard
Wednesday, April 10
09:00-12:00 : cours de ski avec l’ESF– 30 minutes offertes avec chaque jour un thème différent sur la montagne, la nature, la faune et la flore.
14:00-16:00 : Quizz sensoriel – Sommet de la télécabine du Vieux Moulin à Val Cenis Lanslevillard
20:00-22:00 : Rencontres à l’Auditorium Laurent Gerra avec au programme :
• Projection du film “À l’ombre des glaciers alpins” ⏯ Bande annonce
"[Film/discussion] In the shadow of the Alpine glaciers: Come and explore the evolution of the giants of the Alps and understand the stakes involved in their disappearance with Mathieu Crétet (co-director of the film and Mountain Wilderness protected areas officer) and Jean-Baptiste Bosson (glaciologist and Ice&Life project coordinator). The film will be followed by a presentation on the evolution of glaciers in the Haute-Maurienne region, and discussions with the public on ways to protect glaciers and the ecosystems that follow them."
- A moment of exchange between the audience and the speakers
Thursday, April 11
09:00-12:00 : cours de ski avec l’ESF – 30 minutes offertes avec chaque jour un thème différent sur la montagne, la nature, la faune et la flore.
09:30-11:30 : Quizz sensoriel – Front de neige de la Ramasse à Val Cenis Lanslebourg
12:00-13:15 : Atelier cuisine sur le thème des planches apéritives (sur inscription auprès de l’Office de Tourisme, places limitées) – Salle des fêtes de l’Office de Tourisme de Lanslebourg
15:00-18:00 : Village de stands – Front de neige de la Ramasse à Val Cenis Lanslebourg
Friday, April 12
09:00-12:00 : cours de ski avec l’ESF– 30 minutes offertes avec chaque jour un thème différent sur la montagne, la nature, la faune et la flore.
14:00-17:00 : Atelier Plante ton arbre avec l’ONF (sur inscription auprès de l’Office de Tourisme, places limitées)
18:00-19:30 : Après-ski pour les enfants et les familles à l’Auditorium Laurent Gerra avec :
• Projection de courts-métrages du Parc national de la Vanoise
• Moment d’échange entre le public et les intervenants et quizz
Plant your tree and help renew the forest of tomorrow
Nature and ski resorts: a theme with a long history at Val Cenis
- Val Cenis, the 2nd largest commune in mainland France, boasts a wealth of protected communal territory (50% is in protected areas). Only 1% is devoted to skiable terrain.
- Val Cenis is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park.
- Since 2014, the Val Cenis ski area has been equipped with an environmental observatory to better understand and thus better preserve the exceptional natural heritage of its territory.
- Val Cenis is the first resort in the Maurienne to be awarded the Flocon Vert label. In November 2021, Val Cenis was awarded the "Flocon Vert" label by the Mountain Riders association. This marks the start of a collective adventure to make Val Cenis a sustainable destination, reconciling economic activities with respect for the environment.
Val CenisMaurienne's 1st Flocon Vert-labeled resort
On Friday, November 26, 2021, Val Cenis was awarded the "Flocon Vert" label. Green Snowflake "awarded by the Mountain Riders association.
This is the start of a collective adventure to make Val Cenis a sustainable destination, reconciling economic activity with respect for the environment.
The label was obtained for a period of 3 years, with an intermediate audit. This is the beginning of a process whose objective is, of course, continuous improvement!
That's why the 1st edition of the "Nature & Ski" event took place last winter at Val Cenis .
In line with its commitments, Val Cenis suggests the most environmentally-friendly transport solutions to reduce CO2 emissions.
Bonus tip:
To thank you for contributing to its eco-responsible approach by reducing the carbon footprint of your transport, the Val Cenis ski area is offering a €20 discount per person on the 6-day or more ski pass for all bookings made on directvalcenis.com (train + bus only).
