Winter in Sainte-Foy
Sainte-Foy ski resort (also referred to as Sainte-Foy Station) is around 4km above the Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise village. It’s approximately 1550m above sea level in the Tarentaise Valley in Savoie, France. The resort was once an old farming hamlet and has been sympathetically developed utilising existing farm buildings with all new chalets constructed from local wood and stone.
The resort has four chair lifts and two magic carpets for beginners, around 20 slopes and a selection of cafes and restaurants in the resort are dotted along the ski routes.
The ski resort of Sainte-Foy was awarded a place in the top five ski resorts in the world by the Sunday Times. Regularly voted one of the world’s top resorts (Sunday Times, FT, Ski magazine etc), Sainte-Foy is a hidden gem. Well groomed and uncrowded pistes are surrounded by fantastic and easily accessible off-piste skiing. Everything from great powder yards from the slopes, through to the unforgettable expert descent of the ‘Face Nord de la Foglietta’.
Sainte-Foy is well known as the place the instructors from Tignes and Val D’Isere come on their days off. It is also endorsed by Jenny Jones (Olympic Snowboarding Gold Medallist) who runs clinics here up to three times a season.
The resort has some wonderful walks with well signposted routes through the mountain woodlands. It’s possible to get a walking pass to the first station and from there either ascend to other parts of the mountain or descend to the base, this takes about 30 minutes.
You can also view and download a hiking map of the area here:
There are always events taking place too, so it’s worth visiting the Saint-Foy-Tarentaise tourist office website to see what’s on:
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Tourist Office
However, if all you want to do is relax and take in the scenery then there is no better place than sat on the balconies at Chalet Hibou and Apartment Hibou.
Sainte-Foy Piste Map
Useful Information
Ski Passes
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise ski resort offers a wide range of ski passes so you can discover the snowy ski run of the region, with special rates for students, seniors and groups.
Find out more about Sainte-Foy ski passes here
Ski Hire
The inter sport ski-hire shop in Sainte-Foy is really close to the Chalet and gives a discount for our Chalet Hibou and Apartment Hibou guests.
Ski Instruction & Mountain Guides
ESF Sainte Foy Tarentaise
Sainte Foy offers you nature, ESF Sainte Foy takes care of the rest. Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our passionate team of professionals who will share their love of skiing and the mountains with you. We believe that a personalised and friendly service is key to a successful holiday. Whether you are skiing or snowboarding, on the slopes or off piste, our friendly and professional instructors are here to help you have fun and improve.
SNOCOOL
The Snocool team is made up of meticulously selected professional instructors and guides who convey their passion with pleasure. They are professional, kind, patient and friendly. Our customers appreciate our small ski groups and our personalised approach. At Snocool we have one goal: to make your holiday a success!
Evolution 2
Evolution 2 has become one the most reputable ski and outdoor activity schools in the French Alps. We believe in learning in small groups, supervised by qualified and professional instructors, who will help you to improve your practice whilst having fun.
Tarentaise Tours
In collaboration with Mountain Guide Office, Tarentaise Tours offers winter and summer outdoor activities, tours and adventures in the Alps. Accompanied by our Mountain Professionals, you’ll enjoy unique and adrenaline-filled experiences in the wild. From start to finish, we will organise every detail and leave you only the pleasure of having fun.
Other Useful Links
Information
Visit the official tourist office website for plenty of information about the town of Sainte-Foy (in English):
Tourism Office de Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
Map
View the tourist office’s interactive map showing activities, routes, shops, restaurants and events – enter your holiday dates or just focus the search by season:
Webcams
View the webcams on the tourist office website to get a snapshot of current conditions in the resort and on the slopes:
Reference & Articles
The perfect ski holiday in Sainte Foy, the small but perfectly-formed French resort
Where to stay, eat, drink and ski in this family-friendly French gem
Friends of Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
Join the Friends of Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Facebook group to connect with other visitors, get tips and recommendations, and share photos and videos.