Overview

Skiing in Sainte-Foy is unlike most resorts in the Alps. The French alpine ski resort is renowned for its off-piste and also for its heli-skiing excursions over the border into the Italian Alps.

It is authentic, rustic and full of charm with some pretty impressive views of the Thuria glacier opposite and up and down the Tarentaise valley. It is also only a short drive to Tignes if you want access to a world renowned massive ski area such as the Espace Killy for a change of scene. You will probably pass a load of instructors and guides heading in the other direction to take their clients to experience the off-piste in Sainte-Foy!

Sainte-Foy ski area guide

People tend to love the charm of Sainte-Foy and the pretty appearance however the skiers searching for endless massive ski areas with huige variety will be disappointed and get bored after a day or so. Those that crave quiet slopes, a mixture of tree-lined, altitude, heli-skiing and of course the huge off-piste opportunies will fall in love with this place.

There is something magical and truly old-school about skiing in Sainte-Foy. Skiing or boarding on the pistes is only half the story, as the true magic of Sainte-Foy is in her off piste prowess. This resort is considered by many as paradise for natural skiing and boarding with endless off-piste opportunities as well as heli-skiing itineraries. If you find yourself off piste in one of the endless bowls of powder on a bluebird powder day, it will probably be the best day's skiing of your life.