Arêches-Beaufort vs Val Cenis

Arêches-Beaufort (Savoie) and Val Cenis (Savoie) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatArêches-BeaufortVal Cenis
Vertical drop4,255 ft (1,297 m)4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Summit elevation7,608 ft8,980 ft
Base elevation3,353 ft4,285 ft
Lifts1533
Runs66142
Beginner terrain66%71%
Intermediate terrain30%24%
Expert terrain4%5%
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Val Cenis has the bigger vertical (4,695 ft vs 4,255 ft); Val Cenis has more runs (142 vs 66); Val Cenis skews more expert (5% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arêches-BeaufortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Val CenisNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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