SAINTE FOY SKI HOLIDAYS

Sainte Foy en Tarentaise is the last resort on the road to Tignes and Val d'Isere and has for years been overlooked by the convey of traffic that clogs the road that ends in Val d'Isere. For years however the locals of Val d'Isere have been using its great off-piste terrain, good snow record and un-crowded lifts in the days after fresh snow, whilst the masses are fighting for lift access and first tracks further up the valley. The Sainte Foy en Tarentaise ski area is tiny compared to regional giants and its 5 lifts seem paltry. Yet the ski area punches well above its weight when it comes to off-piste skiing. The two highest lifts service 4 main runs but crucially a huge off-piste bowl. Below that there is tree skiing that after a good snow fall is shielded from the sun.

SAINTE FOY SKI HOLIDAY INFO

For on piste skiing the Sainte Foy en Tarentaise is distinctly limited with 5 lifts and 35km of piste. For off-piste skiing then Sainte Foy is superb, with far fewer fighting for powder than Val d'Isere. The village of Sainte Foy en Tarentaise is authentic charming and was seemingly forgotten. Things are changing though and despite the new developments being attractive the village is certainly growing. For families wanting a charming break in an authentic village then Sainte Foy is a good option. Amenities are very limited however, as is the on-piste ski area and accommodation is fairly scarce.

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Rated as some of the best off-piste skiing in the region

  We don`t like:
The actual ski area and lift system is small

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