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Valfrejus Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Near Italian border
  • Classic looking village
  • ESKIMO ski pass

Great for

  • Tree-line skiing
  • Quiet ski holidays
  • Off piste

Ski Holidays in Valfrejus

Brushing against the Italian border, lovely Valfrejus is easy to reach by air, road and rail. There are 70km of pistes in the local ski area, with a handful of nearby resorts accessed by the ESKI-MO pass.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Valfrejus Stats

Top Altitude
2737m
Bottom Altitude
1550m
Resort Altitude
1550m
Total Piste
24 runs / 70km
Longest Run
12km
Slope Orientation
N
Vertical Drop
1187m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

You’ll find Valfrejus in Terra Modana, near the Frejus tunnel to Italy and up above the town of Modane. This pretty village of timber and stone chalets is surrounded by woodland, facing the Vanoise National Park in the Thabor massif. From the highest point, Punta Bagna, you can look over the French and Italian Alps. Don’t forget your camera.

As a ski resort this one’s a newbie…. But as a settlement it’s been here for donkey’s years. Valfrejus grew around the old hamlet of Charmaix, where historic sites include the 15th century Notre Dame du Charmaix chapel, built into the cliffside and accessed by a narrow stone bridge. The powers that be insist any new builds match the appearance of the old ones, which has resulted in a good looking and convenient place to stay.

In the village, the Arrondaz gondola whisks you from Place du Thabor to the Plateau d’Arrondaz for the main ski area, while the Charmasson chairlift serves a blue piste and the Bob Park for sledging. There’s a lot of self-catered accommodation, besides a B&B and a couple of hotels as well as supermarkets, ski shops and childcare facilities.

The ease of getting here is one of our favourite things about Valfrejus. Paris is only four hours away by rail, and if you’re driving, the resort is just a quarter of an hour off the A43. Both Chambery and Turin airports are an hour and a half’s drive away.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Valfrejus Transfer Times

Chambéry Airport 1.5 hours
Turin Airport 1.5 hours
Lyon St Exupéry 2 hours

The nearest airport to Valfrejus is Turin at 110 km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Valfrejus?

On its own, Valfréjus has 70km of pistes – most beginner and improver oriented, with a few red and black runs for more experienced skiers and snowboarders. It’s also part of the ESKI-MO group, where a total of 300km pistes are covered in the nearby resorts of Aussois, La Norma, Val Cenis Vanoise and Bonneval sur Arc. They aren’t all lift linked, but the ESKI-MO pass includes a shuttle bus between them for easy access. There are rumours about a link to the Italian resort of Bardonnechia which would be amazing… Watch this space!

Which other ski resorts are near to Valfrejus?

The nearest ski resorts to Valfrejus include Bardonecchia, Valmeinier.

Ski Area Facts

LocationMaurienne Valley, France
Established1969
Downhill24 runs / 70km
Lift Pass€148 (adult 6 day Valfrejus) €173 (adult 6 day Eski-Mo)

Beginner Slopes

14 runs

Intermediate Skiing

6 runs

Advance & Expert Terrain

4 runs

Snowboarding Trails

24 runs / 70km100%

What is Valfrejus like for Beginner skiers?

The ski schools tend to meet in the main village, and an unintimidating run for beginners is the tree-lined Escargot green trail. Learners will be keen to progress quickly, with some lovely blues to cruise down – like the scenic Lac and Combe runs from Punta Bagna which have smashing views over Italy. The longest piste in the area is the blue graded Jeu, which trails through the forest back to Valfrejus over 10km, passing a WWII bunker.

What is Valfrejus like for Intermediate skiers?

For an all-red descent, ski the Pas du Roc run from Punta Bagna, then take the Argentier down to Pas du Roc itself. Featuring narrow bits demanding concentration and wide-open bits where you can really build up a rhythm, it’s a sunny and exhilarating run with gorgeous views.

What is Valfrejus like for Advanced skiers?

Experts can tackle the black Punta Bagna run, and the Corniche which branches off from the blue Crete. In the Plateau d’Arrondaz area, the Souches trail has trees to the right and a drop on the left-hand side.

What is Valfrejus like for snowboarding?

The boardercross served by the Petit Vallon lift has bumps and jumps for freestylers.

What is Valfrejus like for off-piste skiing?

Off piste, there are some good couloir and forest runs, or you can head over and explore the famed powder terrain in nearby Bonneval.

What is Valfrejus like for cross country skiing?

There is a lot of cross-country in this area specifically , near Val cenis, with abotu 200km of trails. There are stunning views over the Vanoise National Park.

Valfrejus Restaurants

Food-wise, Piccolina is a favourite for pizzas (and when you’re this close to the Italian border, you can expect proper pizzas). Go to Le Petit Charmaix for fondue or Val Frais for more local cuisine. On the mountain, La Bergerie serves carby comfort food to fuel you up for an afternoon on the pistes.

Valfrejus Après Ski

The Celtic is an Irish pub in the village with a games room and a good selection of whiskies and draft beers. Genius Bar is popular for DJ’s and dancing, with outdoor seating for sunny days.

Valfrejus Activites for Non-skiers

Bob Park takes top spot when it comes to other activities here, with sledding runs featuring tunnels that are usually open in the afternoons and evenings. There’s an ice rink in the village centre, and also the Charmaix zipline to really ramp up the adrenaline.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Best Time to Visit Valfrejus

The resort’s geographical location by the Franco-Italian border usually sees good snowfall, with averages of 2-3 metres and 76 snow cannons to provide extra cover if necessary. The tree lined runs back to the base are handy in cases of low visibility, and keep the snow shaded in the warmer months.

What's Valfrejus like at Christmas?

Spend Christmas in Valfréjus and enjoy a pretty Alpine setting, with an excellent mix of French and Italian cuisine to feast on.

What's Valfrejus like in the New Year?

Start January 1st gawping over French and Italian peaks over the New Year in Valfréjus.

What's Valfrejus like in Half-Term?

Childcare facilities and a relaxed environment make Half Term in Valfréjus a cracking option for families.

What's Valfrejus like at Easter?

North facing slopes tend to stay in good nick for Easter in Valfréjus - swap chocolate eggs for hot chocs on the mountainside and soak up the sights and sunshine.

Valfrejus Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Valfrejus snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Valfrejus snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Valfrejus snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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The Baby Club Les Diablotins (part of the Chalet Club building) looks after tots from 1-3 years, keeping them entertained with snow fun, music, games and crafts. If your youngsters are ready for ski school, the ESF Piou Piou Club and ESI Mouse Club take 3 year olds and up for fun lessons assisted by easy lifts and gentle slopes. If parents are seeking some time off to unwind, head to the Darjeeling Club spa for hammam, sauna and wonderful massages.

Whether you’re skiing on a budget and sticking to the local slopes or setting off to explore a different bit of the ESKIMO area each day, there are some great offerings for groups here. Gather together in the Irish Celtic pub for evening games of pool or head to the Bob Park to zoom down the mountainside on a sledge. Non-skiers can visit the Cheese factory and Notre Dame chapel or head down into Modane for the tunnel and museum, bringing back tales of local history and culture to go with skiers’ stories from the slopes.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Valfrejus

Maximum and minimum adult Valfrejus lift pass prices ranged from €155 to €155 for 6 days access to the Valfrejus ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Valfrejus holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €24 - €24 €30 - €30 N / A
6 Day Price €129 - €129 €155 - €155 N / A
Age Range 6 - 12 13 - 64 65+

Getting to Valfrejus

Most of our ski holidays to Valfrejus packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Valfrejus from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Valfrejus from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Valfrejus from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Turin 110 km 1 hour 30 minutes
Genève 204 km 2 hours 30 minutes
Chambery - Lyon 110 km 1 hour 30 minutes

How long does it take to drive to Valfrejus from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Valfrejus?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Valfrejus transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Modane 7 km 7 minutes

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Going to Valfrejus under your own steam

For independant travel to France, compare accommodation only with Valfrejus self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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