Ste Foy Tarentaise

You could be forgiven for having driven past the turn off for Sainte Foy (on the road up to Tignes and Val d'Isere) without giving it a second thought. However, this charming mountain hamlet has long been the preserve of locals and off-piste enthusiasts, keen to sample the uncrowded slopes and superb backcountry skiing available in the resort.

Sainte Foy has been developed sympathetically in recent years using traditional local materials, ensuring that even with its modest growth since the early 1990's, the resort has maintained its local Savoyarde character.

In terms of skiing, terrain ranges from gentle nursery slopes, conveniently located close to the resort centre and accommodation, to open blue and red pistes, through to more technical tree-lined pisted and off-piste descents. The resort also offers large areas of safe off-piste - ideal for those still earning their stripes away from the pistes, as well as several more challenging routes accessible using one of the many local guides. There is little to no nightlife in the resort but that's fine when you've had a long day off piste.

For piste bashers, looking to cover additional miles, Tignes, Val d'Isere and Les Arcs are all just a short 20 minute transfer away, with discounts available using your Sainte Foy lift pass. Children under 7 ski for FREE in the resort, which combined with the high quality accommodation on offer, and friendly ski school, makes this a great resort for family ski holidays.

Ste Foy in our opinion caters for two types of skier: (a) the adult group not looking for too much nightlife but a good standard of chalet accommodation with easy access to some fantatstic skiing, whether on or off-piste, and (b) families with young children who want convenience with smart accommodation and creche or child minding options.