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Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

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Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Ski Resort Guide

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 7 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForFreeriders, Intermediates, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length30km
Highest Lift2,620m
Resort Height1,550m
 Nearest AirportsChambery 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 2cm, expected on 21 March, with around 19cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,620m
Lowest Piste1,550m
Resort Altitude (Sainte-Foy Tarentaise)1,550m
Max Vertical1,070m

Ski Slope Aspects

NW

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
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.

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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 Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry 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?

 Opened : December 9, 2023.

 Closes : April 14, 2024.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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