Ski touring in Valfréjus

Discover ski touring in the direction of the refuge du Thabor and Italy... Pure white, the silence of wide open spaces... Valfréjus offers a wide range of ski touring possibilities. The refuge du Thabor is one of the world's leading ski touring destinations.

Mythical routes

Tour du Thabor, Grand Argentier...

The heights of Valfréjus offer a wealth of ski touring opportunities. Take advantage of them from the resort or from the Thabor refuge.

Ski touring can be enjoyed from the autonomous season to spring at Valfréjus. Before the lifts open, many enthusiasts put on their skins at the Lavoir, or even directly from Valfréjus, heading for the Thabor, the Grand Argentier... In winter, some take advantage of the Punta Bagna gondola and chairlift to start higher up and reach their goal more easily.

Ski touring is also linked to the Thabor refuge, on the heights of Valfréjus. The refuge is guarded from mid-February to the end of April, and is the ideal site for exceptional outings for all levels: beginners on the Pointe de Terre Rouge side, north-facing on the Gran Bagna side, ski mountaineering on the Roche Bernaude or the Modanais couloir... As for Mont Thabor, it offers an exceptional site and sumptuous panoramic views.

A century of ski touring in Valfréjus

At Valfréjus, ski touring has been practiced since the early 20th century: the area was one of the first to be surveyed on skis by Alpine hunters. The practice soon spread, and it was here that one of the first ski crossings of the Alps was made, between Modane and Bardonecchia. The Traversée des Rois Mages, a ski-touring event that brings together hundreds of skiers on the last Sunday in March, is a reminder of this historic epic.

Safety first

The mountains are a place of freedom and adventure. But before you leave the open, safe slopes to put on your skins, always make sure you've followed the safety rules: check the quality of the snowpack with the professionals, check the weather report, and bring your shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver.
Be accompanied and tell at least one person about your itinerary. The easiest way is to call on the resort's professional instructors and guides, who will accompany you in complete safety to enjoy the fresh snow and wide-open spaces. In the mountains, you also have to know when to give up. It's sometimes tempting to take on a virgin face, but if the safety conditions aren't right, always err on the side of caution and turn back or choose a less exposed slope.

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Ski passes

Find all the prices and information you need to buy your ski pass at Valfréjus or Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise.

The Valfréjus

Located between 1,550 m and 2,737 m (Punta Bagna), the Valfréjus ski area offers all types of winter sports on 70 km of pistes.

Ski schools in Valfréjus

Experience the family atmosphere of the Valfréjus ski schools and make the most of your stay with the ESF, ESI and the resort's independent instructors.

Freeride

Amateurs, don't hesitate to surround yourself with professionals in this discipline! The complete whiteness, the silence of wide open spaces... Let yourself be tempted!