Val Cenis vs Val Thorens

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

StatVal CenisVal Thorens
Vertical drop4,695 ft (1,431 m)4,587 ft (1,398 m)
Summit elevation8,980 ft10,568 ft
Base elevation4,285 ft5,978 ft
Lifts3328
Runs142133
Beginner terrain71%68%
Intermediate terrain24%26%
Expert terrain5%6%
Night skiing--

Val Cenis has the bigger vertical (4,695 ft vs 4,587 ft); Val Cenis has more runs (142 vs 133); Val Thorens skews more expert (6% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

Stay near Val Cenis

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Val Cenis

Related comparisons

Arc 2000 vs Val CenisArc 2000 vs Val ThorensTignes vs Val CenisTignes vs Val ThorensLa Plagne vs Val CenisLa Plagne vs Val ThorensLa Rosière vs Val CenisVal Cenis vs Valmorel

More detail: Val Cenis stats · Val Thorens stats