The Nordic areas of Val Cenis
Val d'Ambin Nordic ski area
1230m - 1800mA Nordic area for walkers and snowshoers: for winter hiking enthusiasts, the Bramans and Planay plateaus offer numerous snowshoe itineraries as well as groomed trails for walkers.
The routes are optimized every year to give you even more pleasure in discovering Maurienne's oldest church, Saint-Pierre d'Extravache, or the marvellous Planay plateau, opening onto wild and magnificent Vallons such as Etache.
A vertiginous 60 m Himalayan footbridge was launched in 2023 over the Ambin gorges. The footbridge, accessible via a path that starts behind the Nordic chalet, is suspended almost 100 m above the torrent at its highest point. It provides access to 2 belvederes with 2 completely different views of the valley, and above all a chance to admire the spectacular "Glacenost" icefall that forms in January-February.
* Opening and closing dates vary according to snow conditions
The Val d'Ambin Nordic ski area is free for all!
Facts and figures...
- 29 km of trails.
- 1 green of 1 km, 1 blue of 10 km, 1 red of 5 km and 1 black of 13 km.
- 1 free shuttle service to the Planay plateau.
Aussois Nordic ski area -Val Cenis Sardières
1500m - 1600mIt owes its name to a 93 m-high geological curiosity made of cargneule, a sedimentary rock, located in the forest near the pistes, which resembles a needle or a huge menhir.
Once you've got your skis on, the plateau around the Chalet Nordique is the perfect place for children and beginners to discover their first gliding sensations in classic style, or to learn straight away how to skate.
For more experienced skiers, this area is a good warm-up before setting off to conquer the numerous ascents and descents in the area.
Want to discover biathlon? Find out more at the Chalet nordique or contact our biathlon instructors, who offer laser biathlon introductions by appointment.
Want to improve your classical/alternative skiing or skating skills?
Contact one of our instructors, and they'll give you all the tips you need to get the most out of your skiing: miles of fun!
* Opening and closing dates vary according to snow conditions
- 39 kms of skating and alternating trails.
- A 15-minute walk from the village in the direction of Sardières is all it takes to get to the start from La Croix (also accessible by car, shuttle bus).
- 7 days a week, a Nordic chalet at Val Cenis Sardières welcomes you during the season to provide all the information you need for cross-country skiing.
- 2 green runs - 3 blue runs - 3 red runs - 1 black run
- Val Cenis Sardières and Aussois benefit from privileged sunshine thanks to their southern exposure.
- 1 picnic room, very popular for picnics in bad weather, and toilets. This is often the meeting place proposed by cross-country skiing and biathlon instructors.
- 1 "Le Mag d'Oé" food and beverage outlet, where you can enjoy homemade hot chocolate on the sunny terrace.
Information
To buy your ski pass for the Aussois-Val Cenis Sardières Nordic ski area, go directly to :
- Aussois Nordic Hostel-Val Cenis Sardières
4167 Rte de Sardières, 73500 Val-Cenis
- To the Aussois ski lifts
43 Rte des Barrages, 73500 Aussois
Anticipate and save!
Book your Val Cenis packages now for winter 2024-2025.By anticipating, you benefit from discounts...
up to -57% off
The online sales site www.valcenis.ski constantly displays prices, discount percentages and the number of packages still available.
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