Little known ski area behind Val Thorens and above a string of road-side villages (none called Val Cenis), the largest being Lanslebourg. A good vertical, uncrowded sunny slopes and a modern lift system, so no queues .Centred on two traditional villages close to the Italian border in the southern French Alps, Val Cenis has a good snow record thanks in part to its comparatively high altitude skiing on north facing slopes. The two resort villages, Lanslebourg and Lanslevillard, are largely unspoilt with a relaxed atmosphere. The two bases are of a similar size and only a few kilometres apart. Lanslebourg, reached first as you travel up the valey, is perhaps slightly more compact; the ski area accessed by a high speed six-seater chairlift from the edge of the village. Lanslevillard is spread out between 1400 and 1500m with a wider range of village level nursery slopes and routes up to the main ski area, including a six seat gondola. Off slope facilities including shops, restaurants and apres ski attractions are divided reasonaby evenly between the two. A bus servie runs every 20 minutes throughout the day around and between the two villages. Apres Ski Quiet but good value for money with a small range of bars and restaurants. Eating Out Bars, 14 restaurants in Lanslevillard, 11 in Lanslebourg, 2 cinemas, 2 night clubs. Les Glieres leisure centre (new) with indoor ice-rink, swimming-pool, jacuzzi, outdoor climbing wall. Activities Indoor and natural ice-skating rinks • Cross-country skiing • Snow-shoeing • Dog-sledding • Paragliding • Leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, indoor ice rink and Jacuzzi Other Amenities • Shops • Supermarkets • Banks |
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