A skiing holiday to Les Chalets du Thabor means a great time in a great location. These semi-detached chalets are located directly by the Escargot green piste; it's just a matter of strapping on your skis in the morning and off you go. The chalets are comfortable and stylishly furnished, and each has a beautiful view over the slopes and the surroundings.
The nearby centre of Valfréjus features some great restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal. Restaurant La Cordée is small but has perfected its selection of dishes, or head to restaurant La Piccolina for a truly delicious pizza. Still have energy left after an active day on the slopes? You will find a number of atmospheric bars nearby, where you can end the day in style with your favourite drink.
Valfréjus is a small, atmospheric ski area in the Maurienne Valley, close to the Italian border. It features 70 kilometres of slopes (mainly blue slopes) and offers great off-piste opportunities for advanced skiers. Another advantage of this somewhat smaller ski area is that its prices are relatively affordable.
From the village of Valfréjus, which is located at an altitude of 1,550 metres, two ski lifts connect to the sunny Plateau d'Arrondaz. You can then take a gondola to the highest point: Punta Bagna, which is located at an altitude of 2737 metres. From there, there is an amazing black piste and many off-piste trails that lead back to the plateau. For those who like a bit of excitement, there is also a boardercross slope and two bobsleigh slopes to enjoy. If that's not enough, you can go heli-skiing just across the border in Italy: a truly unique experience!
Unlimited skiing
In addition to skiing in Valfréjus, you can also enjoy unlimited skiing in La Norma. A total of 135 kilometres of slopes await your arrival! With a ski pass of 6-, 7-, or 8-days duration, you can also ski for 1 day in Aussois, 1 day in Val Cenis, 1 day in Bonneval Sur Arc, and 1 day in Bessans (within the validity of your ski pass).
Aussois
The Aussois ski area covers a total of approx. 55 kilometres of slopes. These lie between an altitude of 1350 - 2750 metres. From the village, two chairlifts can take you to the top. For advanced skiers, the Balmes black slope is a great descent. From the top, there are several amazing red slopes that you can take back to the village. Closer to the village, there are also several blue and green slopes to enjoy. Aussois offers something for everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers.
La Norma
The ski area of La Norma is largely surrounded by forest and is very snow-sure since most of its slopes are north-facing. It consists of approximately 135 kilometres of varied slopes between 1350 - 2750 metres altitude, for both beginners and advanced skiers. Advanced skiers can enjoy the Mezelet descent or the La Norma II black slope. The Repose run is suitable for skiers of all skill levels, and you can test your agility on the slalom run.
Val Cenis
Val Cenis has a total of 125 kilometres of wonderful slopes, for beginners and advanced skiers, from an altitude of 1300 metres. For example, there is l'Escargot, the longest green slope in Europe. By the Col de Mont Cenis, on the border between France and Italy, 19 ski lifts connect the villages of Val Cenis Lanslebourg and Lanslevillard. The lower slopes are easy and mainly run through forests. From the middle station at an altitude of 2,100 metres, spacious, varied slopes offer a snow-sure area up to an altitude of 2,800 metres. The Arcelle is highly recommended: a beautiful itinéraire from l'Ouillon de la Tomba, the top of the area, back down to Lanslevillard. Snowboarders can enjoy themselves in one of the two snow parks, located on the Familiale and St. Pierre slopes. Val Cenis also has a number of beautiful off-piste descents.
Capital:
The capital of France is Paris
Time:
France is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT+1).
Language:
The official language is French.
Money:
The euro (€) is the official currency of France
Emergency number:
The local emergency number is 112.
Service charge (tip) in restaurants and bars :
It is not likely that the service charger will be added to the bill automatically. If you are pleased with the service you can round off or leave a tip of 10%.
Power:
The voltage is 220 and the socket is different compared to the general UK sockets. You can buy an European adapter in most airports and supermarkets.
Mobile:
A UK mobile phone should work in France. The setup for this may differ per provider, so it is best to inquire about this before hand.
Safety on the slopes:
In France, wearing a helmet is not mandatory but recommended (especially for children). In ski classes (for all ages), it is often compulsory.
Travel documents:
You must be in possession of a valid passport in order to travel to France.
Food and Drinks:
Cheese, croissants, baguettes and wine! It is possible to drink tap water.
Opening hours:
As a general rule, the shops are open on Monday/Friday from 09:00 to 19:00. However, some shops may close over lunchtime. On Sunday and Monday, a selection of shops are closed. Some supermarkets are open on Sunday mornings.
Public Holidays:
Christmas Day: 25 December, 2014 (Thursday)
Boxing Day: 26 December, 2014 (Friday)
New Year’s Day: 1 January, 2015 (Thursday)
Good Friday: 3 April, 2015
Easter Sunday: 5 April, 2015
Easter Monday: 6 April, 2015
Travelling by car:
Most motorways in France require you to pay a toll fee. The Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed the whole winter (November - June). Always check the locat weather reports before departing.
In some cities and towns it is obligaroty to have a "environmentsl sticker". It is not possible to buy these stickers en route. You will have to order them online before you leave home. French authorities advise you to print out the form and the confirmation of the sticker if it does not arrive at your home in time. You can find the form on:
https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu
You will fly into Geneva Airport (GVA). Flight times can be seen during the booking process, based on your choice of regional airport.
Transfer
During the booking process, it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. The average transfer time to Valfréjus is approx. 2.5 hours.
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A Valfréjus & La Norma ski pass is included in the holiday price.
You can see the surcharges and discounts for extending your ski pass or no ski pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which ski pass is included in your travel time? Take a look at our FAQ .
With a lift pass of 6 - 8 days duration, you can also ski for one day in Aussois, one day in Val Cenis, one day in Bonneval Sur Arc, and one day in Bessans for free (within the validity period of your ski pass). These ski areas are only accessible by car from Valfréjus. You can now also ski unlimited in La Norma. A free shuttle bus runs between Valfréjus and La Norma on weekdays. At weekends, La Norma can only be reached by car.
Ski passes for children up to 4 years old are free. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the ski pass.
Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem the ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of the ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further into the booking steps. The discount for “no ski pass” can also be found in the booking process.
The following equipment can be booked:
This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.
This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.
These skis and snowboards are made of high-quality material and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.
These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.
Ski and snowboard lessons start on Sunday.
When booking ski lessons, you will be asked for your level of experience:
Beginners: Only opt for beginners lessons if you have never skied before.
Average: Can you already brake/make a turn? Then choose average and beginners.
Advanced: Can you already ski, but you want to develop your technique further? Then choose advanced.
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