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| Resort description |
Sainte Foy is a small ski area first opened in 1990. Nestled amongst the trees, this uncrowned gem is known only to a select few. It is close to the large resorts of Tignes, Les Arcs and Val d'Isere, yet holds a real unspoilt, intimate village atmosphere. Built in the Savoyard style it gives a seamless blend of old and new, a refreshing change from some of the concrete jungles found the larger alpine resorts.
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Skiing in Sainte Foy
The new
1650m long six-person chairlift now
joining Charmettes
at 1800m to Marquise at 2500m has dramatically
increased the lift accessed terrain. New blue-run
Grand Solliet and red-run
La Fogliettaz have been
created as a result and more off-piste routes have
been made easily accessible.
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Snowboarding in Sainte Foy
Snowboarders
will find a snowpark.
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Ski school in Sainte Foy
The
ESF in Sainte Foy offers
private
or group lessons of ski, snowboard, telemark and off piste / Freeride.
A
kindergarten “Jardin des neiges” will welcome
youngsters (from 4 years old) who desire to get
familiarised with the skiing sensations.
For
more information about pre-booking Ski School in
Sainte Foy please
select
here
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Lift passes in Sainte Foy
Sainte
Foy lift passes give you access to all the resort of
“Sainte Foy” (45km of slopes). Thanks to
inter-station agreements, your Sainte Foy lift pass
will also offer you, during your stay, discounted
rates to the ski resorts of Val d'Isère, Tignes, Les
Arcs and La Rosière.
For
more information about pre-booking Sainte Foy Lift
Passes please
select
here
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Sainte Foy by bus
If
you are getting the Alti
Bus service to Sainte Foy from Bourg Saint Maurice
train station, please ensure that you get the bus
that stops at “Sainte Foy Station”
and not “Sainte Foy Tarentaise”, as this is 5
miles before the actual ski resort of Sainte Foy
Station.
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| The Skiing |
| Sainte Foy is famous for its vast amounts of quiet, untouched powder slopes. The lift system offers access to a choice of green, blue and reds that run through the trees offering great fun and are real confidence builders. This resort appeals to a mixed level of skiers and boarders, and is frequented by locals and ski instructors from nearby 'mega resorts' on their days off. |
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| Après Ski |
| There are a mix of 8 restaurants, from traditional fondue and raclette to haute cuisine. There are a few bars offering a relaxed night scene. For the more adventurous 'night owls' it presents the possibility of venturing to Val d'Isere for some serious après ski! |
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| Amenities |
| Sainte Foy offers a well equipped selection of ski shops, small supermarkets and a children's area near to the ski school. Other amenities include banks, a post office and bakeries. |
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| Activities |
| There are many opportunities for activities other than skiing in Sainte Foy, these range from paragliding, dog-sledding and snow-shoeing to guided snow walks and snow biking. The resort also offers opportunities for a days' heli-skiing. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 587 miles, approximately 9 hrs.
Airport access: Chambery: 75 miles, approximately 1 hr 30 mins. Lyon: 125 miles, approximately 2 hrs 15 mins. Geveva: 125 miles, approximately 2 hrs 20 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1550m (5,085ft) |
Slope range: |
1550m (5,085ft) - 2620m (8,596ft) |
Ski area: |
Sainte Foy |
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| Piste coverage |
30 |
| Ski lifts |
5 |
| Ski runs |
16 |
| Green |
1 |
| Blue |
4 |
| Red |
8 |
| Black |
3 |
| Snow cannons |
4 |
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| Beginners |
** |
| Intermediates |
*** |
| Experts |
**** |
| Boarders |
**** |
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| Accommodation |
| Le RuitorOur rating: **** |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 2-4
(c 30m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double or 2 single beds, bathroom with bath and separate WC.
2 Bed Split Level Sleeps 6
(c 48m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double bed and en-suite with shower, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom with bath and separate WC.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
(c 48m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double bed and en-suite with shower, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom with bath and separate WC.
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
(c 75m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with bath and separate WC.
3 Bedroom Split Level Sleeps 8
(c 75m2) Living area with pull-out bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with bath and separate WC.
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| Les Fermes de Sainte FoyOur rating: **** |
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2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-6
(c 50-60m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds & bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate). May be split level.
2 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 6-8
(c 65m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 alcove with bunk beds & bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate).
3 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 6-8
(c 60-65m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer (some WCs are separate), shower-room & extra WC. May be split level.
4 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 8-10
(c 110m2) Living area with pull-out sofa bed making 2 single beds, 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, bathroom with WC, heated towel rail & hairdryer, 2 extra bath or shower rooms & 1 extra WC. May be split level.
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