Sainte Foy

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.

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)