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Forecast today: Generally clear
- Max temp: 8.3 °c
- Min temp: -1.1 °c
- Last snowed: Fri 20 Feb
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.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
Advanced- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
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
Resort holidays
Sainte Foy Piste Map
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Sainte Foy PDFTop (2622m)
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| Max temp | 0.4°c | 0.6°c | -2.4°c | -0.8°c | -0.6°c | -2.2°c | 0.7°c | 0.9°c | -0.6°c | 0.8°c | 1°c | -1.6°c | -0.3°c | -0.2°c | -2.3°c | -1.3°c | -1.2°c | -2.2°c | -0.8°c | -0.5°c | -1.6°c | -0.2°c | 0°c | -1.4°c | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -1°c | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -0.8°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -2.4°c | -4.9°c | -4.2°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c | -2.5°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c | -2.6°c | -1.6°c | -3.5°c | -4.5°c | -2.3°c | -3.6°c | -3.9°c | -2.2°c | -3°c | -3.4°c | -1.6°c | -3.2°c | -3.9°c | -1.4°c | -2.7°c | -3.2°c | -1°c | -2.3°c | -3°c | -0.8°c | -1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | 0.4°c | -2.4°c | -4.2°c | -0.8°c | -2.2°c | -2.5°c | 0.6°c | -0.6°c | -2.6°c | 0.7°c | -1.6°c | -4.5°c | -0.3°c | -2.3°c | -3.9°c | -1.3°c | -2.2°c | -3.4°c | -0.8°c | -1.6°c | -3.9°c | -0.2°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c | 0.4°c | -1°c | -3°c | 0.4°c | -0.8°c |
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| Max temp | 0.4°c | 0.6°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -2.4°c | -4.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | 0.4°c | -2.4°c |
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| Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.6°c | -2.2°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.2°c | -0.8°c | -2.2°c |
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| Max temp | 0.7°c | 0.9°c | -0.6°c |
| Min temp | -2.5°c | -0.6°c | -1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.5°c | 0.6°c | -0.6°c |
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| Max temp | 0.8°c | 1°c | -1.6°c |
| Min temp | -2.6°c | -1.6°c | -3.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.6°c | 0.7°c | -1.6°c |
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| Max temp | -0.3°c | -0.2°c | -2.3°c |
| Min temp | -4.5°c | -2.3°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.5°c | -0.3°c | -2.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -1.3°c | -1.2°c | -2.2°c |
| Min temp | -3.9°c | -2.2°c | -3°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.9°c | -1.3°c | -2.2°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.5°c | -1.6°c |
| Min temp | -3.4°c | -1.6°c | -3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.4°c | -0.8°c | -1.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -0.2°c | 0°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -3.9°c | -1.4°c | -2.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.9°c | -0.2°c | -1.4°c |
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| Weather | Light snow shwr |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -1°c |
| Min temp | -3.2°c | -1°c | -2.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.2°c | 0.4°c | -1°c |
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Mainly fair | Generally clear |
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Broken clouds | Mainly fair |
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Mainly fair | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 9.5°c | 9.7°c | 3.8°c | 7.9°c | 8.3°c | 4.1°c | 8.6°c | 9.1°c | 5.2°c | 8.6°c | 9.1°c | 4.4°c | 7.7°c | 8.2°c | 4.1°c | 7.1°c | 7.6°c | 4.3°c | 7.4°c | 8.2°c | 4.3°c | 8°c | 8.5°c | 4.4°c | 8.8°c | 9.2°c | 5.2°c | 8.6°c | 9.1°c | 5.2°c |
| Min temp | -2.1°c | 3.8°c | 0.6°c | -1.1°c | 4.1°c | 2.6°c | 1.3°c | 5.2°c | 2.5°c | 0.5°c | 4.4°c | 0.3°c | -1.6°c | 4.1°c | 0.9°c | -0.7°c | 4.3°c | 1.9°c | -0.1°c | 4.3°c | 1.2°c | -0.5°c | 4.4°c | 1.4°c | 0°c | 5.2°c | 1.8°c | 0°c | 5.2°c | 2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.1°c | 8.7°c | 1.7°c | -1.1°c | 7.3°c | 3.8°c | 1.2°c | 8°c | 4.9°c | 0.5°c | 7.9°c | 4°c | -1.6°c | 6.9°c | 3.7°c | -0.7°c | 6.5°c | 4°c | -0.1°c | 6.8°c | 4°c | -0.5°c | 7.3°c | 4.1°c | 0°c | 8.1°c | 4.9°c | 0°c | 7.9°c | 4.8°c |
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| Max temp | 9.5°c | 9.7°c | 3.8°c |
| Min temp | -2.1°c | 3.8°c | 0.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.1°c | 8.7°c | 1.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.9°c | 8.3°c | 4.1°c |
| Min temp | -1.1°c | 4.1°c | 2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.1°c | 7.3°c | 3.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.6°c | 9.1°c | 5.2°c |
| Min temp | 1.3°c | 5.2°c | 2.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.2°c | 8°c | 4.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.6°c | 9.1°c | 4.4°c |
| Min temp | 0.5°c | 4.4°c | 0.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.5°c | 7.9°c | 4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.7°c | 8.2°c | 4.1°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | 4.1°c | 0.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.6°c | 6.9°c | 3.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.1°c | 7.6°c | 4.3°c |
| Min temp | -0.7°c | 4.3°c | 1.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.7°c | 6.5°c | 4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.4°c | 8.2°c | 4.3°c |
| Min temp | -0.1°c | 4.3°c | 1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.1°c | 6.8°c | 4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8°c | 8.5°c | 4.4°c |
| Min temp | -0.5°c | 4.4°c | 1.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.5°c | 7.3°c | 4.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.8°c | 9.2°c | 5.2°c |
| Min temp | 0°c | 5.2°c | 1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 0°c | 8.1°c | 4.9°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 20/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 200 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 105 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 |
France
Updated 04/03
After the madness of the last few weeks – which has seen large amounts of snowfall combined with quickly rising temperatures – things are settling down over the French Alps. Sun through the early part of this week gives way to cloud and overcast conditions, which will help elevate temperatures as warmth is trapped below this cloud cover.
The freezing line will climb from around 1,500m to the mid-2000s, entering a spring-like freeze thaw pattern overnight and throughout the day. The freezing line will peak at 2,500m before, on average, dropping again into the weekend.
The long term forecast will see a flurry of snowfall into the beginning of next week, followed by fine, dry and bright conditions as high pressure moves over the region.
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