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How to get to Val Cenis?
Every year, hundreds of travellers choose Val Cenis to enjoy its majestic scenery and outdoor activities. Located in the French Alps, this resort is a paradise for skiing, hiking and nature enthusiasts.
🚆 Train: the most convenient option
About 80% of travellers reach Val Cenis by train. Modane station, located 25 km from the resort, is served by:
- Direct TGVs from Paris (around 4h)
- Italian Frecciarossa trains from Turin and Milan
From Modane, a direct bus (line S53) or regular shuttles (lines S52 & S53) provide the connection in 30 minutes. Taxis are also available.
🚌 Bus: an affordable option
The bus accounts for around 20% of journeys to Val Cenis. Several companies, including BlaBlaCar Bus and Altibus, run regular services from Paris, Lyon, Chambéry or Modane.
🚗 Carpooling: flexible and sociable
Carpooling is an economical and eco-friendly solution, ideal for those seeking more flexibility. Journeys are offered daily on platforms such as BlaBlaCar, notably from Modane.
✈️ Flying: a solution for international travellers
Several airports are located about 2h30 by road away:
- Chambéry (115 km)
- Grenoble
- Geneva
- Lyon
- Turin
From there, you can rent a car, take a taxi or use shuttles to reach Val Cenis.
💰 Average prices for a journey to Val Cenis
Fares vary depending on the mode of transport, the period and the company. Here's an estimate:
| Mode of transport | Company | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | BlaBlaCar Bus | €10 - €50 |
| Train | SNCF, Frecciarossa | €50 - €100 |
| Plane | Airlines | Varies by season |
🚉 Stations for getting to Val Cenis
The main station remains Modane, but here are the rail options mentioned:
| Station | Address | Company | Trains/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modane | Place de la Gare, 73500 Modane | SNCF, TGV, Frecciarossa | ~20 |
| Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis | Rue de la Gare, 73480 Lanslebourg | SNCF (regional) | ~10 |
| Modane-Avrieux | D84, 73500 Avrieux | SNCF | ~10 |
🚍 Bus stations
The main bus stations serving Val Cenis are:
| Bus station | Address | Buses/day | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanslebourg | 73480 Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis | ~10 | BlaBlaCar, Altibus |
| Modane | 73500 Modane | ~10 | BlaBlaCar, Altibus |
| Chambéry | Place de la Gare, 73000 Chambéry | Varies | BlaBlaCar |
🌍 Responsible travel
Choose the train + bus combination to reduce your environmental impact. The resort encourages this approach by offering discounts on ski passes for travellers arriving by public transport.
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The history of Val Cenis
Val Cenis, a true gem nestled in the heart of the Alps, is a mountain municipality located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the Savoie department.
Identified by postal code 73480, it covers nearly 121.5 km² and is home to just over 2,000 residents, known for their warm hospitality and strong attachment to their land.
Its history is as rich as its landscapes are grand. Here are some key milestones:
- 1815: Val Cenis becomes a strategic stop on the route to the Mont-Cenis pass, thanks to the road built under Napoleon.
- 1871: Inauguration of the Mont-Cenis railway tunnel, the first major alpine tunnel, marking a major turning point in exchanges between France and Italy.
- 1967: Birth of the Val Cenis ski resort, propelling the municipality among the most attractive tourist destinations in Savoie.
- 2008: Merger of the municipalities of Lanslebourg and Lanslevillard, giving rise to the modern municipality of Val-Cenis.
Every stay in Val Cenis is an opportunity to relive this unique history, while enjoying breathtaking natural surroundings and preserved authenticity.
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