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Mont-Cenis alpine garden

Val-Cenis
Mont-Cenis Alpine Garden - OTHMV
  • Mont-Cenis Alpine Garden - OTHMV
  • Mont-Cenis Alpine Garden - OTHMV

The Alpine Garden, located in the magnificent site of Mount Cenis presents more than 250 species of flowers and plants of the Alps. In addition to the thematic itinerary, it offers every summer numerous activities for a family audience

Description

The alpine flora, and more particularly that of Haute Maurienne, is exceptional, with endemic species, particularly on the Mont Cenis site. On nearly one hectare, the Alpine Garden presents these flowers and plants in free access. For those wishing to find out more or have fun discovering them in the company of a ranger, a full program of visits and activities is offered from mid-June to early September.

Additional welcome

  • Minimum age: 3 years

Services

  • Unguided group tours
  • Guided group tours
  • Unguided individual tours

Environments

  • Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 10/06 to 07/09/2025, daily.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Adapted tourism

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
  • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site

Location

Arriving at the pass, continue to Plan des Fontainettes.
The Alpine Garden is below the Pyramid.

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Guide dogs accepted

Mont-Cenis alpine garden
  • Alpine
  • Medicinal/healing plants
  • Terraced
Plan des Fontainettes Le Mont-Cenis Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis 73480 Val-Cenis