Col de Plainpalais vs Val Cenis

Col de Plainpalais (Savoie) and Val Cenis (Savoie) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCol de PlainpalaisVal Cenis
Vertical drop912 ft (278 m)4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Summit elevation4,754 ft8,980 ft
Base elevation3,842 ft4,285 ft
Lifts133
Runs3142
Beginner terrain67%71%
Intermediate terrain33%24%
Expert terrain0%5%
Night skiing--

Val Cenis has the bigger vertical (4,695 ft vs 912 ft); Val Cenis has more runs (142 vs 3); Val Cenis skews more expert (5% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Col de PlainpalaisNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Val CenisNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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