Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Tarentaise, Savoie. The ski area covers 43 km of runs between 1,550 m and 2,620 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass 46€ per adult. On Saturdays, the adult day pass drops to 30€.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is a low-key, natural resort at 1,550 m in Tarentaise, popular with freeriders for its untouched slopes. Its small 25 km ski area is deliberately kept on a human scale. Between Val d'Isère and Les Arcs, it is the best-kept secret in the Alps for off-piste skiing.
- Hidden secret between Les Arcs and Val d'Isère
- Legendary off-piste, powder guaranteed
- Authentic atmosphere preserved
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise focuses on the warmth of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 43 km of runs suit a stay of 3 to 4 days perfectly, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Technical terrain is king at Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise: with 4 black and 11 red runs on offer, confident skiers will find plenty to test themselves. Off-piste and freeride are practised in often excellent conditions thanks to the altitude and the aspect of the slopes. With a summit at 2,620 m and a village at 1,550 m, snow reliability at Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause tension early in the season, but conditions recover quickly once the first serious snowfalls arrive. At 46€, the day lift pass places Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise among the intermediate resorts on budget: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise doesn't compete with the ski giants, and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
