Located at 1,550 metres altitude in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, Valfréjus is a modern ski resort, opened in 1983, which has retained a human scale and friendly atmosphere. Backed against the Mont Thabor massif, on the Franco-Italian border, it benefits from a remarkable natural setting and is known for its often generous snow cover, favoured by easterly weather patterns. Valfréjus stands out for its pioneering spirit in new snow sports, having given birth to skwal and contributed to the rise of speed riding. In winter, it offers a varied, accessible ski area, while in summer, it provides a vast playground for hikers and mountain bikers, with breathtaking alpine panoramas and privileged access to preserved natural sites such as Mont Thabor.
Valfréjus
Overview
Valfréjus
📏 Altitude: 1550 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 65 km
🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort
💰 From 43.6 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 9 April 2027
Overview of Valfréjus
The architecture of Valfrejus is characteristic of integrated resorts of the 1980s, with chalet-style residences and shops grouped functionally around the ski area base, allowing a greatly appreciated ski-in ski-out experience. Though modern, the resort blends into a larch forest setting, creating a pleasant atmosphere. An iconic feature of Valfrejus is the Chapelle Notre-Dame du Charmaix, a 15th-century sanctuary clinging to the cliff face, housing a Black Madonna and serving as a place of pilgrimage. The Arrondaz plateau and the summit of Punta Bagna (2,737 m) are key points of the ski area, offering spectacular views and access to varied runs. The resort is designed for practicality, with all amenities within easy reach.
Our review — Valfréjus
2.8/5
Ski area — key figures — Valfréjus
- 🌟 High-altitude resort (Savoie)
- 📏 1550 m Village altitude (2720 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 6.953 tourist beds
- 🎿 22 runs
🚠 12 ski lifts
Average lift age: 21 years
When to visit
Valfréjus in summer
Summer at Valfrejus means adventure and discovery in the heart of nature. The resort is an ideal starting point for numerous hikes, including the ascent of Mont Thabor (3,178 m) — an emblematic summit with a panoramic view over the French and Italian Alps, accessible via the GR5. Mountain bikers are equally well served with enduro routes and trails for all levels, with the gondola providing easy access to the descents. Activities such as tree-top adventure courses, the via ferrata of the Gorges de l’Arc (nearby) or simply contemplating the preserved landscapes of the Thabor massif attract visitors in search of sport and relaxation. The proximity to Italy also opens up day-trip possibilities.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Via Ferrata • ✅ Tree climbing • ✅ Paragliding • ✅ Giant zip line
Valfréjus in winter
In winter, Valfrejus impresses with its varied ski area and convivial atmosphere, particularly well suited to families and skiers of all levels. With 70 km of runs (including the long Jeu piste at over 12 km) and a summit at 2,737 m (Punta Bagna), the resort offers fine descents, often in a pleasant forest setting. It is recognised as a freeride spot and has been a testing ground for speed riding and skwal. In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding (with a snowpark), Valfrejus offers guided snowshoe outings to explore the mountains differently, a toboggan area (Bob Park with banked turns) and even Moonbike (electric snowbike) initiation sessions. Its quick access from Modane and the motorway is a real advantage.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snow MTB • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks • ✅ Giant zip line
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Valfréjus: Valfréjus (alpin), Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise (multidomaine).
Ski area — Valfréjus
⛰️ Altitudes: 1550 m – 2720 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 65 km
💰 Day pass: 43.6 €
Located in Savoie in the Haute Maurienne Vanoise valley, the Valfrejus ski area offers 70 kilometres of runs. Ranging from 1,550 to 2,737 metres altitude, it has a total vertical drop of 1,200 metres. The ski area stands out for its modern ski lifts — notably two efficient gondolas (Arrondaz and Punta Bagna) — and for its dual character, blending forest skiing with high-altitude atmosphere. The heart of the ski area is accessible via the Arrondaz gondola, which leads to a vast plateau at 2,200 metres. This sector is much appreciated for its wide runs through a larch forest, offering pleasurable and family-friendly skiing. From there, the Punta Bagna gondola takes skiers to the summit at 2,737 metres, offering a high-mountain atmosphere, spectacular panoramas and access to black runs and freeride routes. In total, the ski area has 24 runs (3 green, 11 blue, 6 red and 4 black) served by 10 ski lifts. Valfrejus is also known for its fun areas, including the Bob Park — a 2 km toboggan run. The Valfrejus lift pass includes access to the neighbouring resort of La Norma, the two sites being linked by a free shuttle. 6-day (and over) passes give access to the entire Haute Maurienne Vanoise domain (350 km), with one day at each of Aussois, Val Cenis, Bessans and Bonneval-sur-Arc.
Ski area — Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise
⛰️ Altitudes: 1370 m – 3000 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 350 km
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 200 km
In the Alps heart, the Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise is exceptional skiing territory federating 6 authentic village resorts offering XXL gliding experience. With 350 km alpine runs and 200 km Nordic skiing, it is among Maurienne valley’s largest domains. Access to this entire space is included in resort 6+ day passes, inviting genuine ski safari between Vanoise National Park and Italian border. Born from 6 station union — Valfrejus, La Norma, Aussois, Val Cenis, Bessans and Bonneval sur Arc — the space offers rare richness and diversity. This domain’s intelligence lies in its concept: offering freedom discovering daily new panoramas and atmosphere while preserving village-resort charm. Here, no overloaded links but free shuttle network transporting between sites letting you taste very different skiing experiences. From Valfrejus technical runs to La Norma family forests, from Aussois sunny plateau to Val Cenis varied grand domain, through Bessans Nordic skiing temple and Bonneval sur Arc high-altitude skiing — classified among France’s Most Beautiful Villages — each day is new adventure.
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Ski pass prices — Valfréjus
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Valfréjus.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valfréjus (alpin skiing) | 43.6 € | 228.2 € | 880 € | 2026-2027 |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise (multidomaine skiing) | N/A | N/A | 860 € | 2025-2026 |
Additional information
- Valfréjus: Le forfait de ski donne accès au domaine skiable de La Norma (26 minutes de route)
- Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise: Le forfait Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise est avant tout une réciprocité lors de l’achat de votre forfait de ski. Son prix est donc variable par station pour le forfait 6 jours. Si vous achetez un forfait 6 jours, il vous permet de skier dans d’autres stations et de découvrir d’autres domaines skiables sans alourdir votre budget : un jour à Bonneval-sur-Arc, l’autre à Aussois… Avec le même forfait, vous pouvez tout aussi bien rester sur place ou vous offrir une seule journée d’excursion. C’est juste plus de liberté. À noter qu’à Aussois et Val Cenis, les forfaits sont vendus moins chers en ligne. Vous pouvez donc faire de grosses économies en anticipant votre achat !
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