Sainte Foy Tarentaise Ski Holidays have more and more people revealing a passion for it. The resort stays incredibly unaffected and also has actually maintained its genuine appeal and also regional design, once again in comparison to several of its much better recognized neighbours; so this is the perfect time to make an appearance. The resort is expanding fairly rapidly as well as currently flaunting some leading high quality lodging as many of the accommodations are brand name as well as functionally developed with skiing in mind – lots of shower rooms & storage space, excellent sights throughout to the mountains with under flooring heating, saunas and jacuzzis.

Sainte Foy is an outstanding base for those with a need to go to several of France’s traditional ski locations, within a half an hour drive, consisting of Val d’Isere, Tignes as well as Les Arcs along with the stations on the French/Italian border such as La Rosiere/La Thuile.

The French Ski Resort of Sainte-Foy Tarentaise has accessibility to 30km of downhill skiing, with 14 specific pistes, offered by 5 ski lifts.

Sainte Foy Tarentaise Ski Holidays

The ski resort itself is over 1500m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is typically feasible. With pistes over 2500 metres, skiing and also snowboarding is guaranteed throughout the winter period.

There are 4 Flight terminals within a 2 hours drive, so ski weekend breaks, snowboard breaks as well as brief ski vacations to Sainte-Foy Tarentaise are completely practical.

Sainte Foy Ski Resort

Sainte Foy ski resort is a treasure trove tucked away in the renowned Tarentaise Valley in France. It’s highly privileged in its location which is surrounded by skiing behemoths like Tignes, Val d’lsere and Les Arcs making it a top list destination as far as snow goes.

This quiet resort is perfect for families, purist skiers as well as peaceful slope-seekers. Situated above the Route des Grandes Alpes and overlooking the astounding Thuria Glacier, this fabulous resort offers long, steep slopes, tree-lined skiing plus some of the finest backcountry skiing in the French Alps. Old and new buildings blend together to create a stunning backdrop for a ski holiday.

41 km of slopes might sound small but don’t let the number fool you, the relaxed atmosphere in both the resort and on the mountain means it’s unpressurized place to learn how to ski.

There is a good variety of terrains ranging from open runs to those that weave via the beautiful forests. Additionally, ski instructors from the nearby world-class resorts visit on their day off so that should tell you the quality of the skiing on offer.

Though the number of marked slopes is limited anyone willing to hire a car (or bring their own) can easily access the neighbouring ski resorts on a day trip. Tignes and Val d’lsere are both under 30 minutes’ drive and you can reach La Plagne, Les Arcs in less than an hour.

Sainte Foy is highly regarded as family and children friendly due to its uncrowded blue and green runs. Although they are limited, they’re quiet enough to wet your feet on skiing as a new hobby.

There are two nursery slopes where novices can introduce themselves to the snow before getting on the three consecutive chairlifts that can elevate you to Col de L’Aiguille at 2620m serving lots of marked and unmarked slopes in the wide bowl.

Due to its northerly oriented slopes, the snow is pretty reliable in Sainte Foy. In addition, the tree-lined slopes shelter and preserve its fresh powder which helps it stay in season for longer. The snow cannons also do a pretty cool job.

Ski Resort Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Ski Resort Sainte Foy Tarentaise may seem like a small resort, but it offers a wide range of activities when you’re off the mountains. The resort offers non-skiing activities such as ice-diving, ice skating, paragliding, swimming, helicopter rides and many more.

St Foy Ski Resort

St Foy ski resort offers great accommodation options to favour all flavours and budgets. Here is a perfect example of some great accommodations found in Sainte Foy ski resort:

Les Fermes de Sainte Foy Tarentaise is a beautiful complex located right at the foot of the slopes and the ski lifts. Situated at the heart of the resort, all facilities are within an easy reach including ESF ski school and snow kindergarten which is located only 50 m away.

The accommodation amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool sauna, and steam room. It’s also close to bar and restaurants where you can relax after skiing.

Sainte Foy Tarentaise Ski Chalets

Sainte Foy Tarentaise is really a conventional French ski resort fantastic for skiers and non-skiers. There’s a fantastic choice of ski accommodation in Sainte Foy Tarentaise which can accommodate ski groups of any size.

The Sainte Foy Tarentaise ski chalets have variety from 4 sleepers towards the biggest sleeping 16.

Sainte Foy Tarentaise Ski Holidays

Sainte Foy Tarentaise ski holiday prices are per person, based on full occupancy of rooms.

Prices may vary subject to availability, flight/room supplements and/or changes.

Images from the Sainte Foy Tarentaise Tourist Office.

Skiing in Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Beginners

In spite of the perception those restricted statistics could offer, for lots of blended capability skiers and boarders and also those with young family members, it supplies an excellent mix of an intimate neighborhood hillside, where runs are uncrowded and also lift lines practically unheard of.

Intermediates

In spite of the little range of the regional lifts system, the vertical of over 1,000 metres is more than ample and also there’s a great mix of surfaces with 15 varied pistes to fit all degrees. The Morion and also Crystal Dark blacks that run down from the Col de l’Aiguille top at 2620 metres are appropriately tough, whilst a complete top to lower descent is feasible by taking a sequence of reds such as L’Aiguille down to Creux de Formeian completing with La Savonette.

Advanced

Where Sainte Foy Tarentaise comes into its own is the incredible off-piste skiing and snowboarding. It is so good, that the instructors of the surrounding ski resorts come here to experience some of the best and most undisturbed powder in Europe. There are plenty of off-piste possibilities for intermediates through the trees and in between the pistes. However, the off-piste opportunities surrounding the resort are truly for the experienced and seasoned skiiers and boarders.

Many thanks to its boundary with the Italian valley of Aosta, Sainte Foy is one of the couple of locations in France where heli-skiing, currently prohibited in the nation, is still feasible. The skiing is from 3500m to 1200m with helicopter landings over 3400m.

Sainte Foy Tarentaise Ski Holidays

Boarders have a park all to themselves by Cret Serru (2040m). Yet St Foy is an all-natural play area for snowboarders with many declines and also hits. The top 50% off the pistes are in a treeless powder playground, whilst the lower tracks are to be found in the woodland allowing for unlimited chances.

There is a huge selection of quickly available off-piste surfaces however; see to it you take an overview so you do not lose out on the thrills of the Fogliettaz with its amazing, 1500m descent. Sainte Foy is additionally popular for its ski-touring paths with possible summits between 3000m and 3800m.

Unbeatable skiing offers