La Norma vs Val Cenis

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

StatLa NormaVal Cenis
Vertical drop4,498 ft (1,371 m)4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Summit elevation8,934 ft8,980 ft
Base elevation4,436 ft4,285 ft
Lifts1333
Runs43142
Beginner terrain53%71%
Intermediate terrain40%24%
Expert terrain7%5%
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Val Cenis has the bigger vertical (4,695 ft vs 4,498 ft); Val Cenis has more runs (142 vs 43); La Norma skews more expert (7% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
La NormaNot 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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