At a time when resorts are redefining their relationship with the mountains, Val Cenis has just sent out a strong signal. Four years after its first Flocon Vert award, the Haute Maurienne resort has been awarded a second distinction, along with the congratulations of the jury. This is a first for the Haute Maurienne region, confirming a long-standing but profoundly renewed commitment to more responsible tourism.
The new label not only recognises the current state of affairs, it also underlines the progress that has been made. On the heights of Lake Mont-Cenis, where winter sculpts a silent and grandiose landscape, the resort has a clear vision: to preserve, transmit and imagine a mountain inhabited differently.
This national recognition is the culmination of a collective effort by the Town Hall, the ski area and the Tourist Office, three players who have been working towards a common vision for several years.
An in-depth commitment that is bearing fruit
The Green Snowflake is awarded to resorts that are building a coherent, sustainable model. At Val Cenis, this DNA is reflected in the diversification of four-season activities, the ongoing improvement of the mountain offering and the enhancement of the resort's heritage, as well as a focus on mobility and the rational use of resources. It's not a theoretical programme, but an approach that's applied and tangible on the ground.
Jérémy Le Moing, from the Mountain Riders association, insists on this concrete and collective aspect. In his opinion, the unanimity of the jury shows the extent to which the resort has been able to mobilise its forces to drive forward a shared transition process. It's a reminder that the Green Snowflake is never an end in itself, but rather a milestone.
A living, exemplary mountain
Winter in Val Cenis reveals a gentle immensity, shaped by mountain pastures and light. Beyond the slopes, the resort is committed to preserving the very essence of its soul. Winning the second Flocon Vert confirms our constant desire to maintain a balance between tourism development and respect for the environment.
The award also raises the profile of an area already renowned for the quality of its welcome and the beauty of its environment. For several seasons now, Val Cenis has been asserting itself as one of the Alps' transition laboratories, where people experiment, adjust and share solutions for a more responsible future.
On the ridges, a skier observes the immense horizon overlooking the frozen lake. The image sums up the spirit of the place: a mountain sublimated, but never sacrificed. Val Cenis is moving forward with determination, and its second Flocon Vert is the best proof of that.
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