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Valfréjus Ski Resort Guide

Valfréjus, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall.
Total Piste Length52km
Highest Lift2,740m
Resort Height1,550m
 Nearest AirportsChambery and Grenoble
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Valfréjus

The ski area of Valfréjus is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,550m, with 52km of marked runs.

Summary

Valfréjus has direct access to 52km of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,550m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,740m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Valfréjus offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Valfréjus offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Valfréjus.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Pigniers'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Valfréjus?

The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 21 November, with around 19cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Valfréjus Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 9km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 2 10km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1037km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 4 9km
Downhill
Total Length
52km
Cross Country
Total Length
2km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
12

Altitudes & Slopes

Valfréjus Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,740m
Lowest Piste1,550m
Resort Altitude (Valfréjus)1,550m
Max Vertical1,190m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Valfréjus
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Ski Lessons in Valfréjus

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Valfréjus Ski Schools and Valfréjus Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Valfréjus?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Modane, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Valfréjus is Chambery, 70 minutes drive away.

Grenoble, Turin Caselle, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon Bron, Turin Cuneo, Lyon St-Exupéry, Genoa and Milan Malpensa airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Valfréjus open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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