Backstage of ski resort - Technical snow making

A snow expert explains all about producing artificial snow.
Meet at the Vieux Moulin gondola.
Registration at the Tourist Office before 12 noon on Wednesday (places are limited).
Duration: 1 hour

Description

How is the snow used to supplement natural snowfall on the slopes produced? A snowmaker from Val Cenis explains in practical terms how artificial snow production works.

Artificial snow is produced by spraying water in very fine droplets into air that is cold enough for the droplets to turn into ice crystals before falling to the ground. No chemicals or additives are used—only water and air.
Learn about the role of snowmaking machines, the conditions required for them to operate, water management, and the work of the teams that oversee production and distribute the snow across the ski area.
This event is open to everyone and offers a chance to better understand what happens behind the scenes even before the slopes open, as well as the expertise of the professionals who work every winter to prepare the ski area.

Meet at the Vieux Moulin gondola station.
Duration: 1 hour.

Environments

• Mountain location
• Ski resort

Rates

Free of charge.

Opening period

From 19/12/2026 to 09/04/2027 on Wednesday between 4 pm and 5 pm.

Spoken languages

• French

Location

From Val Cenis Lanslebourg, 50m on the right after the roundabout. Shuttle bus stop next door and parking nearby.

Animals

Pets allowed : No