Nature and ski in Val Cenis
From April 9 to 14, 2023
Are you a skier with an environmental conscience?
Children and families, join us in Val Cenis from April 9th to 14th 2023 for enriching discoveries!
The "Nature & Ski in Val Cenis" event, with a pedagogical, participative and educational aim, will be punctuated with highlights, group ski lessons, walks and awareness-raising workshops, in collaboration with the Agents of the Vanoise National Park, the ONF and other local actors involved in the ecological transition, film screenings, conference-debates and nature animations throughout the week.
Nature and Ski Offer
Starting at 224€*.THE BENEFITS OF YOUR STAY
- 50€ refunded! For the purchase of this "Nature and Ski" stay from April 8 to 15, 2023, we will refund 50€ if you come by train! (Offer subject to conditions, valid for the purchase of a complete package, 1 time per family on presentation of proof of purchase of train tickets in the name of the occupants of the package)
- Plant your tree: On Friday April 14th, you will leave your mark by planting a tree! (Approximately 1h30 of walking accompanied by our partners from the ONF and the Parc National de la Vanoise)
The price includes :
- Accommodation (according to the chosen formula)
- 6-day ski passes for Haute Maurienne Vanoise for all occupants (depending on the package chosen)
- A guided snowshoeing outing (upon registration)
- Priority access to activities and evenings, including the "Plant Your Tree" workshop (upon registration)
- Service fees
* Prices based on an apartment for 4 people (2 adults 2 children).
Nature and ski resort, a theme that already has a long history in Val Cenis
- Val Cenis, the 2nd largest commune in France, is rich in protected communal territory (50% is located in a protected area). Only 1% is dedicated to the ski area.
- Val Cenis is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park.
- Since 2014, the ski area of Val Cenis has been equipped with an environmental observatory to better understand and thus better preserve the exceptional natural heritage of its territory.
- For several years conferences-debates on the theme of tourism and the environment are organized.
On the program!
Sunday, April 9, 2023
- 9h30-12h00 | Ski lessons (Supervisors: ESF instructors)
- 15h30-18h30 | Village of stands (Val Cenis Termignon snow front)
Stands:
- Who has been there? What do the animals do in winter? - Vanoise National Park
- The false ideas - Val Cenis ski area
- Forestry management, mountain wood development and treasure hunt - ONF (Office national des forêts)
- Hydroelectricity - FACIM
- Artisanal soaps - Alpamaya
- Wine tasting - Haute Maurienne Vanoise Cooperative
- Wooden games - Tourist Office
Monday, April 10, 2023
- 9h30-12h00 | Ski lessons (Supervisors: ESF instructors)
- 14h00-17h00 | Accompanied outings (Supervisors: AMM) - On registration at the Tourist Office (04.79.05.99.06)
- 20h30-21h15 | Preview of the film " Neige " by Jacqueline Farmer and Cyril Barbançon (Auditorium Laurent Gerra)
- 21h15-22h30 | Conference-debate with the speakers : Jacqueline Farmer and Cyril Barbançon (directors), Patrick Plaisance (host), Snowmakers SEM of Val Cenis (Auditorium Laurent Gerra)
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
- 9h30-12h00 | Ski lessons (Supervisors: ESF instructors)
- 15h30-18h30 | Village of stands (Val Cenis Lanslebourg snow front)
Stands:
- Who has been there? What do the animals do in winter? - Vanoise National Park
- The false ideas - Val Cenis ski area
- Hydroelectricity, 1st of the renewable energies - EDF
- Your resort in 2023 - Mountain Riders Association
- Animal photography - Olivier Trompette
- Artisanal soaps - Alpamaya
- Organic craft beers - Source de la Vanoise Brewery
- Tasting - Haute Maurienne Vanoise Cooperative
- Wooden games - Tourist Office
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
- 9h30-12h00 | Ski lessons (Supervisors: ESF instructors)
- 14h00-17h00 | Accompanied outings (Supervisors: AMM) - On registration at the Tourist Office (04.79.05.99.06)
- 20h30-21h30 | Film preview (Auditorium Laurent Gerra)
Films:
- First screening of the short film " Vanoise, un autre regard " for the 60th anniversary of the Vanoise National Park (directors: Anne and Erik Lapied)
- Screening of the film Hors-piste (director: Guillaume Collombet)
- Conference-debate with the directors, the Val Cenis ski area and the Vanoise National Park
Thursday, April 13, 2023
- 9h30-12h00 | Ski lessons (Supervisors: ESF instructors)
- 15h30-18h30 | Village of stands (Val Cenis Lanslevillard snow front)
Stands:
- Who has been there? What do the animals do in winter? - Vanoise National Park
- The false ideas - Val Cenis ski area
- Sewing/maroquinerie workshop using recycled materials - Fibr'éthik
- Wildlife photography - Olivier Trompette
- Wildlife photography - Vanoise Pulsation Nature
- Artisanal soaps - Alpamaya
- Organic craft beers - Source de la Vanoise Brewery
- Wooden trees - Tourist Office
Friday, April 14, 2023
- 9h30-12h00 | Ski lessons (Supervisors: ESF instructors)
- Afternoon | Plant your tree workshop supervised by the ONF agents - (Supervision: ONF agents) - On registration at the Tourist Office (04.79.05.99.06)
- 18h30-20h00 | Screening of the program "La danse des glaciers" from the program C'est toujours pas sorcier (Auditorium Laurent Gerra)
Conference-debate with the presenter of the program C'est Toujours pas Sorcier and scientific popularizer Mathieu Duméry
Val Cenis, 1st resort in the Maurienne to receive the Flocon Vert label
On Friday, November 26, 2021, the Val Cenis resort obtained the " Green Snowflake "awarded by the association Mountain riders.
This is the beginning of a collective adventure to make Val Cenis a sustainable destination, reconciling economic activities and 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!
This is why the 1st edition of the "Nature & Ski in Val Cenis" event took place last winter.
The strong points of the station
that mark the distinction!- A WWTP
A wastewater treatment plant by phyto-treatment with local plants from Mont Cenis.
- Support to agriculture through GIDA
Diversification of agricultural activities and irrigation systems.
- The Children's House
A service to families committed to waste reduction, and offered to children with disabilities without making any difference to the activities.
- The advance fee system
The earlier the visitor buys a season or stay package, the more advantageous the package price.
Morgane Gauché
Communication officer for the Val Cenis ski area
Why this event, this winter?
"This is an event that the Domaine Skiable has been planning for several years now. It follows the conference-debates organized every winter in Val Cenis on the theme of tourism and the environment. The project was mature and the obtaining of the Green Snowflake label in November 2021 has reinforced our position. In fact, raising visitors' awareness is one of the key themes that emerged during the working groups carried out as part of the Flocon Vert approach. The creation of this event is therefore one of the concrete actions put in place".
What are the expectations for the resort?
"The resort has the heart to educate its customers (families and children in particular) to the local environment, because better knowledge is better respect. It also wishes to make known all the actions that have been carried out for the protection of the environment in Val Cenis for many years".
Can you imagine what happens next?
"I hope this edition is just the beginning of a great adventure! The goal would be to extend this "Nature & Ski" event to a full week for future editions. This first edition is a shorter version that will allow us to test the format and content to see if it meets the expectations of customers."