Our Efforts to Protect the Planet

Preserving the mountains while ensuring their vitality: this is the challenge that Val Cenis has been tackling for many years. Local wood-fired heating, hydroelectric power, biodiversity conservation, sustainable transportation, and energy savings in the ski resort: here, commitments to protect the planet aren’t just promises—they’re concrete actions.

How " Val Cenis " Works in Everyday Life

Between economic activities, agriculture, tourism, and remarkable natural areas, balance is essential. That is why the municipality, the ski area, the Tourist Office, and many local stakeholders are working together to envision a mountain region capable of meeting the challenges of the future.

The goal: to protect the planet while building a vibrant, attractive, and sustainable mountain resort.

A Sustainable Mountain: A 360° View

 

At Val Cenis, this commitment encompasses all aspects of life in the region:

 

Local Economy

Support local businesses, artisans, producers, and stakeholders who contribute to the vitality of the valley.

Heritage and culture

Showcase the history, expertise, and traditions that define the destination’s identity.

Governance

Involve elected officials, residents, professionals, and partners in shaping the region’s major policy directions.

Environment

Preserve natural resources, reduce consumption, promote sustainable transportation, and protect biodiversity.

With the Flocon Vert label, Val Cenis is committed to protecting the environment and natural resources.
Wood-fired boiler

3 Examples of Initiatives Undertaken at Val Cenis to Protect the Planet

Heating with Wood from Local Forests

In Val Cenis, several buildings are heated by a district heating network that uses wood from local forests. The wood chips travel only a few kilometers before being put to use, reducing transportation and supporting the local economy.

Learn About Locally Sourced Wood Heating

 

Turning Mountain Water into Renewable Energy

For decades, the torrents and dams of Haute Maurienne have contributed to the production of renewable electricity. This locally generated energy harnesses a historic natural resource of the region.

Learn more about hydropower

 

Roches Blanches chairlift 

To replace a lift built in 1989 with a new-generation lift, Val Cenis opted for reuse. Inaugurated in March 2025, the new detachable chairlift at Les Roches Blanches is primarily made up of used parts purchased from other resorts. This approach reduces the use of raw materials by 90% and cuts greenhouse gas emissions by a factor of 10.

Our initiatives in the ski area

A commitment recognized with the Flocon Vert label

In December 2025, Val Cenis received its second Flocon Vert certification, an award given by the Mountain Riders association to mountain destinations committed to ecological and social transition.

This recognition honors in-depth work conducted across more than twenty criteria: mobility, energy, water management, preservation of natural areas, inclusion, governance, and residents’ quality of life.

December 2025: Val Cenis a second Green Flake
Poster explaining how to sort your trash at Val Cenis

And what does that mean for your vacation?

Behind these commitments lies, above all, a different way of experiencing the mountains.

When you choose Val Cenis, you'll enjoy:

  • a destination that preserves its landscapes and natural areas;
  • a region where local producers, artisans, and stakeholders are valued;
  • infrastructure designed to minimize its environmental impact;
  • a living mountain, inhabited year-round and looking toward the future.

Every action counts, including those of visitors. By adopting a few simple eco-friendly habits during your stay, you, too, can help preserve this exceptional region.

 

Learn about eco-friendly habits at Val Cenis

Players committed to Flocon Vert

Val Cenis 's commitments come to life thanks to the women and men who bring the region to life every day.

Accommodation providers, restaurant owners, producers, tour guides, shop owners, and organizations are all contributing, each in their own way, to the region’s transition and to protecting the planet.

Are you a professional in the field of Val Cenis and interested in getting involved in this initiative? Join us!

 

Unique Accommodations in Val Cenis , in Winter
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