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 is practiced 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 mountain is a place of freedom and adventure. But before leaving the open and secure slopes to put on the skins, always make sure you have respected the safety rules: check the quality of the snow cover with the professionals, weather report, shovel, probe, ARVA.
Be accompanied and tell at least one person about your itinerary. The easiest way is to call on the professionals, instructors and guides of the resort who will accompany you in complete safety to enjoy the fresh snow and wide open spaces. In the mountains, you must also know how to give up. It is sometimes tempting to go for a virgin face but if the safety conditions are not met, always play it safe 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.

The freeride

Amateurs, do not hesitate to surround yourself with professionals of this discipline! The complete white, the silence of the great virgin spaces... Let yourself be tempted!