Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensBase nautique du Mont Cenis
Val-Cenis
Perched at 2,000 meters between an alpine lake and border peaks, this botanical garden conserves over 300 rare species adapted to extreme mountain conditions, including the prized Artemisia genipi.
High-altitude alpine garden
Rare endemic flora
Mountain lake setting
Self-guided nature walk
Tips
🌿look for Artemisia genipi among the scree slopes
🏔️interpretive panels explain how plants survive harsh altitude
🪨recreated rock gardens mimic natural alpine habitats
Base nautique du Mont Cenis
Val-CenisOpens Friday at 11:00 AM
Parks & GardensParks & GardensPerched at 2,000 meters between an alpine lake and border peaks, this botanical garden conserves over 300 rare species adapted to extreme mountain conditions, including the prized Artemisia genipi.
High-altitude alpine garden
Rare endemic flora
Mountain lake setting
Self-guided nature walk
Tips
🌿look for Artemisia genipi among the scree slopes
🏔️interpretive panels explain how plants survive harsh altitude
🪨recreated rock gardens mimic natural alpine habitats