Accessibility and handiskiing at Val Cenis : skiing for all

At Val Cenis, the resort is committed to making skiing accessible to all, with adapted lifts, special ski passes and instructors specialized in handiskiing.

Skiing in Val Cenis for people with reduced mobility

Whether you ski sitting, standing or in a wheelchair, Val Cenis ski resort is committed to ensuring that you can enjoy the pleasures of skiing in an exceptional setting in the heart of Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Wheelchair-accessible lifts for sit-skiing, ski schools and instructors specialized in accompanying disabled skiers, reduced rates: all the information you need to prepare your day on the slopes.

Handiski Val Cenis, wheelchair skiing, ESI ski school, skiing for people with reduced mobility

Reduced rates for handiski packages

-50% discount on ski passes on presentation of the CMI "Invalidité" card.
Accompanying person: -50% on passes if the disabled person's CMI card mentions the need for an accompanying person (passes must be of the same duration and purchased simultaneously in a single payment).
Reduced-rate purchases of handiski passes are only available from sales offices in the resort.

Ski lifts

Gondolas and chairlifts accessible to people with reduced mobility

At Val Cenis, 14 lifts are accessible for seated skiers. For example, it's possible to reach the summit of the resort, at 2800m, for a huge descent in a wheelchair.

Wheelchair-accessible lifts

- Val Cenis le Haut gondola lift
- Vieux Moulin gondola lift

Lifts suitable for sit-skiing

- Gondolas: Val Cenis le Haut, Vieux Moulin
- Chairlifts: Colomba, Arcelle, Solert, Ramasse, Turra, Girarde, Pré Novel, La Met, Plan Cardinal, Pont des Chèvres, Sources, Roches Blanches

🛈 These lifts are accessible and their staff are trained to accompany disabled riders.

Ski schools and instructors for disabled skiers: adapted lessons for all!

Accessibility and handiskiing at Val Cenis : skiing for all

Ski schools and handiski instructors

The right course for everyone

In Val Cenis, the ESI and ESF ski schools offer courses specially designed for people with reduced mobility.

- Sitting or standing skiing: progress supervised by trained instructors.
- Personalized sessions: adapted to your condition and objectives.
- Two possible approaches: gain in autonomy or let yourself be guided to experience unique sensations.

Handiskiing in Val Cenis makes skiing accessible to all!

Find out more about ESI Val Cenis

More about ESF Val Cenis

Accessible public places

Parking lots, tourist offices, accommodation, banks... Find easily accessible places, whatever your handicap, on the collaborative accessibility platform.

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Handisport and para-ski competitions in Val Cenis

Val Cenis is recognized by handisport and para-ski teams for the quality of its facilities dedicated to people with disabilities. The resort regularly hosts competitions and training courses for the French Handiski team.

Val Cenis handisport competition, French handisport team

Physical activities for the elderly and disabled

The association aims to develop and promote physical activities for the elderly and disabled, and offers equipment rental.

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Chalet de la Fontaine, Tourisme et Handicap label accommodation in ski resort, Val Cenis

Tourism and Handicap accredited accommodation: Le Chalet de la Fontaine

In Val Cenis. PMR access on first floor: living room with sitting area and fully-equipped kitchen, bedroom with double bed, bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet.