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.

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How " Val Cenis " Works in Everyday Life

Entre les activités économiques, l’agriculture, le tourisme et des espaces naturels remarquables, l’équilibre est précieux.

C’est pourquoi la commune, le domaine skiable, l’Office de Tourisme et de nombreux acteurs locaux travaillent ensemble pour imaginer une montagne capable de répondre aux défis de demain.

 

 

« Le but ? Protéger la planète tout en construisant une montagne vivante, attractive et durable ».

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A Sustainable Mountain: A 360° View

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

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

• Patrimoine et culture

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

• Gouvernance

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

• Environnement

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.

3 exemples d'actions menées à Val Cenis pour protéger la planète

Wood-fired boiler
1 – Se chauffer avec le bois des forêts locales

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

 

2 – Transformer l’eau des montagnes en énergie renouvelable

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

 

3 – Télésiège des Roches Blanches

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.

En savoir plus sur le label Flocon vert

December 2025: Val Cenis a second Green Flake
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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.

 

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