Sainte Foy

Nestled in the Tarentaise Valley, Sainte Foy is quiet and unspoilt, but home to some fantastic skiing.

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: 10.4 °c
Min temp: 1.7 °c
Last snowed: Fri 20 Feb

Last Updated: Wed 25 Feb

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: 10.4 °c
Min temp: 1.7 °c
Last snowed: Fri 20 Feb

Last Updated: Wed 25 Feb

23%Beginner

63%Intermediate

14%Advanced

Although there are only four lifts, the 43km of varied slopes make this an attractive resort for any skier or snowboarder – especially as crowds are rare.

However, there is much more to the ski area than the marked trails and this is really where Sainte Foy comes into its own. There are fantastic touring opportunities directly from the lift system and the powder often lasts much longer here than further up the valley, plus access to the mega-resorts of Tignes, Val d’Isère, Les Arcs, La Plagne and La Rosière is incredibly quick and easy.

This is precisely why this is one of Ski Club Freshtracks’ favourite backountry resorts. Two holidays are heading out to the resort this winter to make the most of the incredible access to the Tarentaise region.

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Pros and cons

Great off piste potential, within and away from the lift system
Ideal base to explore the rest of the Tarentaise
Really good value (especially lift pass, accommodation, food)

Limited local ski area, but off piste makes up for this
Two of the four lifts are still slow
Little to do away from the slopes

On the Slopes

The four lifts climb from the village at 1550m to an altitude of 2622m, meaning most of the slopes are snowsure and a long vertical drop can be gained from top to bottom. For beginners there are some good nursery slopes in the village and progression on to longer blues is good – three of the four lifts have summit to base blues. Intermediates will also enjoy these long, winding slopes and the network of reds, which can be joined together to make over 1000m of vertical.

Despite its size, Sainte Foy has some fantastic opportunities for advanced and expert skiers and boarders. In particular, the “Natur” routes off the L’Aiguille chairlift are a popular place to head after fresh snowfall. By clipping on a pair of touring skins, your options suddenly become even bigger – book on to a Ski Club Freshtracks holiday to really make the most of the fantastic local terrain. And don’t forget, the rest of the Tarentaise is within easy reach of Sainte Foy, with ski pass discounts available at other resorts if you hold a six day or longer local pass.

In the Resort

Sainte Foy is a complete resort in miniature, but it has everything you could need including a decent selection of bars and restaurants. The resort’s buildings are all built in the traditional Savoyard style of wood and stone making this an attractive, traditional resort – certainly in comparison to Tignes or Les Arcs.
As such a compact, quiet resort, this makes it an attractive option for families looking to escape the crowds and sprawl of the nearby resorts. This does unfortunately mean that the après scene is rather quiet, but there are some good local options for a quiet drink at the end of the ski day.

Getting to Sainte Foy

The transfer to Sain te Foy is shorter than for the bigger resorts up the valley. Chambéry is the closest airport at around one and a half hours away, whilst Geneva sits approximately two and a half hours away. Several companies will offer shared transfers, especially from Geneva.

A great option is to travel by train, catching the Eurostar and connecting TGV to the town of Bourg St Maurice in the valley before grabbing a quick bus transfer up to the resort.

Chambéry airport: 1.5 hours (driving)
Geneva airport: 2.5 hours (driving)
Train: 8-10 hours from London
Calais: approximately 12 hours driving (618 miles)

Season Dates

Opens: Saturday 7 December 2024
Closes: Monday 21 April 2025

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Sainte Foy Piste Map

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Min temp	-0.5°c	0.6°c	-0.4°c	-0.9°c	-0.2°c	-1.2°c	-1.4°c	-0.2°c	-1.8°c	-2.6°c	-1.6°c	-2.3°c	-3°c	-2.2°c	-3.2°c	-4°c	-2.2°c	-2.8°c	-3°c	-1.5°c	-2.2°c	-2.2°c	-0.6°c	-1.6°c	-2.2°c	-0.9°c	-2°c	-2.5°c	-1°c	-1.9°c
Feels like temp	-0.5°c	3.2°c	0.5°c	-0.9°c	2.5°c	-0.2°c	-1.4°c	2.1°c	-0.2°c	-2.6°c	0.5°c	-1.6°c	-3°c	-0.6°c	-2.2°c	-4°c	-0.3°c	-2.2°c	-3°c	0°c	-1.5°c	-2.2°c	1.1°c	-0.6°c	-2.2°c	1.1°c	-0.9°c	-2.5°c	-2.8°c	-4.9°c

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Feels like temp	-0.5°c	3.2°c	0.5°c

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Min temp	-1.4°c	-0.2°c	-1.8°c
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Max temp	0.6°c	0.6°c	-1.6°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-1.6°c	-2.3°c
Feels like temp	-2.6°c	0.5°c	-1.6°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-0.6°c	-0.6°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-3°c	-2.2°c	-3.2°c
Feels like temp	-3°c	-0.6°c	-2.2°c

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Max temp	-0.3°c	-0.3°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-4°c	-2.2°c	-2.8°c
Feels like temp	-4°c	-0.3°c	-2.2°c

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Max temp	0°c	0°c	-1.5°c
Min temp	-3°c	-1.5°c	-2.2°c
Feels like temp	-3°c	0°c	-1.5°c

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Max temp	1.2°c	1.2°c	-0.6°c
Min temp	-2.2°c	-0.6°c	-1.6°c
Feels like temp	-2.2°c	1.1°c	-0.6°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.2 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	1.2°c	1.2°c	-0.9°c
Min temp	-2.2°c	-0.9°c	-2°c
Feels like temp	-2.2°c	1.1°c	-0.9°c

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Min temp	-2.5°c	-1°c	-1.9°c
Feels like temp	-2.5°c	-2.8°c	-4.9°c

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Min temp	1°c	5.2°c	2.1°c
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Min temp	0.7°c	3.9°c	1.3°c
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Max temp	7.8°c	8.1°c	4.4°c
Min temp	-0.1°c	4.4°c	1.6°c
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Max temp	8.5°c	8.8°c	5.5°c
Min temp	1.6°c	5.5°c	3°c
Feels like temp	1.5°c	7.9°c	5.2°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	20/02/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	No information
Depths	Upper piste depth	200 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	140 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	6 out of 6
	Resort opening date	Sat 13 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

France

Updated 17/02

Strong snowfall continues into this week after last week’s incredible numbers – with the avalanche risk remaining very high as a result, with Level 4 (High) and Level 5 (Very High) dominating across the French Alps. Around 25cm of snowfall is coming down on Tuesday with flurries continuing into Wednesday, with cloud and obscured conditions in play. This will reach most elevations as the freezing line remains close to 1,000m throughout, taking a long walk off a short pier overnight as it hits sea level.

Another large snowfall is due on Thursday, continuing to bring excellent snow but maintaining this avalanche cycle – this new snow is sitting on a persistent weak layer dating from December that has been causing issues all winter, and remains a severe risk now.

Temperatures remain cold, with the freezing line holding fast at around 1,500m. This means that around 70cm of snowfall will hit upper slopes, with decent totals of 20cm reaching lower slopes, too.

Cloud clears – as does the snow – over Friday and into Saturday, meaning those of you still skiing may well experience amazing conditions now that this new loading of snow has had a chance to sinter and bind to the layers below; although with a persistent weak layer in play this will remain dangerous for some time.

Conditions take a marked turn towards spring, with sun during the day and cold temperatures overnight, creating a distinct freeze-thaw cycle.

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