Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Gets Ready For Winter 25-26

Nestled in the heart of the Haute Tarentaise Valley, Sainte-Foy is a charming Savoyard village, made of pretty chalets. Sainte-Foy has chosen to not become a big resort like its neighbours to preserve its authenticity and tranquillity.

For the second winter, Sainte Foy offers dynamic pricing discounts. Ski pass prices change based on demand and other factors such as the expected number of visitors, the season, and weather conditions. This type of pricing rewards early booking by offering lower prices to those who book early. Visitors can plan their stay according to their budget, with lower prices during less busy periods. An adult day pass costs from €28, or €175.50 for a 7-day pass.

The lift pass is free for children under 8 years old. Sainte-Foy is an excellent resort for beginners and children, but also for experts and freeriders. The resort has 6 ungroomed but safe slopes called ‘Nature Rides’. Marked in orange on the piste map, they can be easily identified and are perfect to learn and practice freeriding.

The ski area, which can be divided into three levels of diffculty, is ideal for progression. The frst few days, beginners learn the basics of skiing at the bottom of the ski area, near the Grand Plan chairlift, which they will use in the following days to practice their frst blue runs. Once they have mastered the turning technique, the Aiguille chairlift will take them to the red runs to progress to the higher parts of the ski area.

Kids can lean and save the yeti - This unique ski course combines ski lessons with a fun immersion in nature. For four days, young skiers improve their skills on the slopes while discovering the mountain environment. On Friday, to celebrate the end of the course, children take part in an exciting adventure and must save the Yeti during a life-size escape game in the ski area. This captivating mission immerses them in a magical world where by solving puzzles and overcoming challenges, they become aware of the problems of global warming. The course costs from €180.

Sainte-Foy is also renowned for its excellent off piste itineraries. On the other side of the ski area, the wide-open spaces can be explored with a guide. And from 1st March, the Refuge du Ruitor, located at the heart of the plateau La Petite Sassière, is accessible via ski touring and give access to many itineraries too.

Skiing in Sainte-Foy means skiing down challenging slopes, built on the natural relief of its mountains. Far from the crowds, skiers can enjoy quiet slopes and tree-skiing in the larch forests under the gaze of the majestic Mont Pourri and the surrounding peaks of Haute Tarentaise. Thanks to a northwest exposure that allows for optimal preservation of the snowpack, Sainte Foy has good snow all winter.

Sainte-Foy is also renowned for its excellent off piste itineraries. On the other side of the ski area, the wide- open spaces can be explored with a guide.

Experienced skiers can discover the Col du Granier, an extraordinary itinerary that goes down to the hamlets of Crôt and la Mazure, or even to the old village of Saint- Foy when the conditions allow it. The Pointe de Foglietta is another off-piste area renowned for its technicality.

For those who have less or no experience, the descent to the Monal hamlet via the Vallon du Clou is ideal. Children with a good level of skiing can even do it – with a guide of course!

Here the mountains remain the mountains. There are no long queues at the lifts, and skiers can ski among the trees and explore a large freeride area.