Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Ski Resort Guide
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Intermediates, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 30km |
| Highest Lift | 2,620m |
| Resort Height | 1,550m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
The ski area of Sainte-Foy Tarentaise is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,550m, with 30km of marked runs.
Summary
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise has direct access to 30km of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,550m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,620m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Crystal Dark, No. 2', which is 2km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise?
The next notable snow forecast is 28cm, expected on 19 November, with around 83cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,620m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,550m |
| Resort Altitude (Sainte-Foy Tarentaise) | 1,550m |
| Max Vertical | 1,070m |
Ski Slope Aspects
NW
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Ski Lessons in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
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Location and Map
Where is Sainte-Foy Tarentaise?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sainte-Foy Tarentaise is Chambery, 80 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 3,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1km of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sainte-Foy Tarentaise open?
Open from : 7 December 2024.
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
