Valfrejus, France

Visitor reviews for Valfrejus

• October 14, 2008
  miro from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Seasonal lift passes for us this time round-so cheap!! Great value if planning being at least 2 weeks in there.
  Escapism from the doom and gloom.
  Just praying for a lot of the white stuff.
  See you at the opening!
  Valfrejus and Maurienne here we come!!

• September 18, 2008
  Mark from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Last season was a great one for us, not only good snow but managed to go to Valfrejus twice. If you are thinking of buying a place in the Alpes you could do a lot worse than here. We had the good fortune to buy a place last year and can't wait to go out again this season. For value, I believe there is nowhere better in the Alpes. You will not be disappointed. If you are looking for somewhere to stay the chalet de florence is very and close to the main lift, bars and restaurants all not bad at all.

• March 25, 2008
  georgiev from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  This winter (in Feb) the ski runs were in top condition. Snow bashers were out every night to prepare them. I saw brand new snow tracker on the 14th Feb. Something tells me this resort is on the up and has a BIG future. Maybe not immediately but soon. The clientele is getting better, the place is lively and, at the same time, is preserving the mountain feel with very strict building planning laws enforced so the views are cosy.
  The only negative was the closure of the Charmasson and together with Ramoure on the Saturdays, with NO CLEAR REASONS. This is the 3 sat in Feb. Suspect they were doing it for savings. Unlucky for all those staying in this end of the resort on these days because they have to walk to Gondola although having ski-to-door accommodation. But that is a small moan compared with the overall experience which is 9 out of 10 for us. Definitely will go there again.

• March 24, 2008
  miro from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Actually the runs this February were prepared very well. New piste basher was delivered in Feb to complement the 3-4 already in action. Every night I could hear the bashers doing the runs and every morning every run was in perfect condition. One moan is the state of the lifts on Saturdays. On 3 occasions I have found that the Charmasson Ramoure and few on top end of the resort were NOT WORKING-when asked for reasons -the staff gave a reason-problems with the cable on one sat on the other -another one- but heard that this is done on purpose to do some savings and with this to annoy the people staying in the Charmasson end of the resort. Otherwise, everything else was good: the runs, no queues, friendly people, no crowds-on Saturdays and we had the ski runs to ourselves. I sense there will be a lot of improvement for this resort. It has to happen because it is the closest place you can reach from a motorway in the Alps. The resort is very charming and the off-piste skiing is very good. Will definitely go there again.

• January 08, 2008
  Paul from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Colin, I appreciate your response and always felt it was probably down to a lack of vision/investment from the management company. As I said the resort has plenty of potential and if the right investment is made in the ski area and lift system, then it will be a very good place to visit.

• November 28, 2007
  miro from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Thanks Colin. My Family has a special feel for Valfrejus. Small but not so small and good skiing on upper slopes. A quiet resort where you, more or less, get to know everybody during the week. Good base for other resorts. Very strategically placed between Italy and France. Good road to resort. We have been to a lot of places around the ski world but Valfrejus is a special one and does it for me. Even thinking of buying something there. Will be going again once or twice this season. lets pray for a lot of snow though.

• November 24, 2007
  colin from FRANCE
  

  In Valfrejus there are 5 snow machines not 1 and it is not the fault of the drivers or workers that they have had poor piste conditions and maintenance in the past but a fault with the useless upper management and the managers of the resort..
  But all is set to change as the old cronkey set of stick in the muds who didn't want to spend money and improve Valfrejus have now gone (Hooray) and the resort is now ready to be managed by the commune itself with the help of others. Given the good snow conditions that look promising for this season there is no better place to be than VALFREJUS; the powder paradise. So come and fill your boots.

• October 26, 2006
  Mark from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Hi,
  I have just read Paul's review on Valfrejus and must agree with his comments concerning the poor piste maintenance. However I do believe that he is wrong when stating that they have only one 'basher' as I have seen two, although never both working at the same time. I have stayed at Valfrejus five times but use it as a base primarily for the easy access to the many other resorts in the valley. Valfrejus has a lot of potential especially if the village employed the same company that delivers perfectly groomed pistes in the nearby resort of La Norma. I like the village, bars, restaurants and when the snow (piste) conditions are good, the skiing. My biggest moans about this resort are why the resort officials tend to close the runs back to the village for no apparent reason and as I have previously said, the poor piste maintenance

• October 26, 2006
  Paul from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Have been travelling to Valfrejus for the last 4 years with friends for a 4 day break. As a resort it has a lot of potential, but unfortunately one of the worst lift companies I have seen. The sight of 'the' (I say 'the' because there can only be one) piste basher at work is rare and generally the piste is in very poor condition. To give you an idea, in the 16 days we have spent in this resort, we have only bothered to ski it for 1.5 of those and the .5 was because we had no choice, as the road down to the valley was unpassable. The town however does act as a good base for some of the better resorts in the area, with Val Thorens, Valloire/Valmeinier, Val Cenis and the always excellent La Norma are all within easy drive of Valfrejus.

• April 15, 2006
  Farbod from GERMANY
  

  Hi to everyone,
  The conditions of the lower lopes are very bad(impossible to ski). The higher slopes are all ok till 2:00 PM. Great place for beginner skiers. There are also a few runs for advanced people. There are 3 bars and 2 discos but the prices are much higher then in Austria. I was also one day in Val Thorens and I loved it. Great runs, snow, villige and people.

• April 02, 2006
  Farbod from GERMANY
  

  Hello to everyone.
  Me and my friends are going to Valfrejus in a week. It's the first time we are visiting Valfrejus. I'm the only advanced skier, the other ones are all beginners.
  So could someone tell me how the snow conditions are in Valfrejus. And how the runs are for beginners or advanced skiers.
  Since we are all 18 years old, we would like to also go in bars or discos. So it would be nice if someone could tell me how the bars are.
  Thanks a lot
  Farbod

• February 03, 2006
  Oliver from GERMANY
  

  Dear Miro,
  No problem. Skiing the runs was possible. Not so much ice on it.
  If you are searching for good conditions, somebody told us to go to Val Thorens. There are good conditions and snow machines over the mountain. But I don't know anything about quietness and so on.
  Valfrejus is nice and quiet with one special pub. Good music and friendly people.
  For more information contact me on download <at> karkutt <dot> de
  Bye
  Oliver

• February 02, 2006
  miro from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Thanks Oliver. Much appreciated the valuable information and photos on the situation above Valfrejus.
  Looks like at least the weather was nice and sunny. The snow looks a bit thin and crusty. Was is possible to ski away from the runs or was the snow just too thin on top? Don't know what is up with the weather in recent years in the western Alps.
  Only one thing is left for us before we hit the mountain slopes-PRAY FOR SNOW!! and lots of it. This year I wanted something quiet for my family and friends with good snow and skiing down on the blacks there but I think we have to settle for only the views and here and there a little skiing.
  Thanks again
  Miro and Co

• February 02, 2006
  Oliver from GERMANY
  

  Hello everyone.
  We went to Valfrejus from 21-28.01.2006. The snow was only in good condition at the top. On the middle station the snow was melting on some piste, so there where some stones. In the morning the pistes were in good condition a little bit icy but good. Over the day the conditions got bad.
  The best prepared piste was that at Charmasson. There the sun is after the rock and they have snow machines.
  Here you can see some photos.
  http://www.amaroq.homeip.net/valfrejus2006/valfrejus-2006-mini/002.jpeg
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  http://www.amaroq.homeip.net/valfrejus2006/valfrejus-2006-mini/PICT0027.jpg
  http://www.amaroq.homeip.net/valfrejus2006/valfrejus-2006-mini/PICT0089.jpg
  http://www.amaroq.homeip.net/valfrejus2006/valfrejus-2006-mini/PICT0098.jpg
  In Winter 2004 we had been there and it was much better.
  Bye
  Oliver

• February 01, 2006
  miro from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Hi there. Second time we are going to Valfrejus. 3 years ago or so the snow was plenty and we could ski everywhere. This year though ,looking at the snow reports up to now , it sounds it is pretty bad with ice everywhere. It is difficult to judge the snow cover only from one web camera placed on the middle station. Can anyone tell me first hand what the snow is like at the moment please? Is it sheet ice or just here and there? How about from the top? I know the resorts don't like it when the snow is limited and are trying to tell less. Please email me on time2wakeinbg@yahoo.co.uk. Or maybe I will get lucky and will receive some photos.:)Thanks in advance.

• January 02, 2006
  A person from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I went to Valfrejus in March 2005. It was good, though the lower runs back to the resort were closed so the snowboarding was limited. We managed not to get too bored over the week helped by the free day at La Norma that our holiday company arranged to compensate for the lack of snow n Valfrejus.
  I Wouldn't mind going back again.

• December 30, 2005
  echter from NETHERLANDS
  

  In a few weeks i'll be leaving for my second vacation in Val Frejus. I have been in many resorts, big and small and this one is very cute. we are going there again for the off piste terrain and one of us is learning so a small resort makes your friends easy to find. It is pretty small an area but as soon as there is enough snow it is a haven for beginner and intermediate off piste snowboarding. Also it is a very easygoing town.

  Hasta la Pista people!

• November 12, 2005
  HtR from FRANCE
  

  A thoroughly enjoyable skiing experience. Although it is a relatively small resort it has a friendly athmosphere and plenty of activities. Some good restaurants and pubs are located round the village square. It has an ice-rink and childrens toboggan slope in the village. The skiing is for all ages groups and levels on well groomed runs. On the higher slope you can find a children's ski village and plenty of challenging runs for the adults. Also, close to the various runs, are restaurants and a small mountain-cabin where one can rest and enjoy the view. In all a relaxing but challenging experience.