Mont-Cenis Pyramid Museum

Val-Cenis

Built to commemorate Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign, the Pyramide du Mont-Cenis is a reminder of this idyllic place, where the history of the pass, local life, famous people, transport, villages and the dam are all narrated.

Description

The Mont Cenis Pyramid, built in 1967, houses the memory of this idyllic spot. It was built to commemorate Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign. It is one of the highest museums in Europe, located at an altitude of 2,100 m, and covers many aspects of the history of this historic route, as well as local life: famous people, transport, villages and the dam that marked the history of this site.

Take the opportunity to discover the Alpine garden at the foot of the Pyramid, then climb up to the Ronce fort.

Services

Pets welcome
Unguided group tours
Shop
Unguided individual tours

Environments

Mountain location

Rates

Adult: 4 €
Group adults: 3.50 €.

Free entry for children under 18.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Activity Pass advantage: -2€ on adult admission.

Payment methods

Check
Cash

Opening period

From 15/06 to 01/09 on Wednesday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm. Weekends between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

Spoken languages

English
French
Italian

Adapted tourism

Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

Location

After 15 km from Val Cenis Lanslebourg, follow the direction of Susa - Italy. The Pyramid is on the shores of the Mont-Cenis Lake, just before the border.

Itinerary