Ski touring in Valfréjus
Mythical routes
Tour du Thabor, Grand Argentier...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.
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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