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Skiing in Val Cenis, France: Pure as snow

Skiing in Val Cenis, France: Pure as snow

Uncrowded pistes, uninterrupted views and a distinctly sleepy après-ski scene… Head to Val Cenis in the French Alps for a stripped-back winter sports trip with added tranquility, old-school charm and some spectacular powder

by Sam Haddad

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