Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
A small ski area and old village downstream of Val d'Isère, known for its off-piste skiing and quiet slopes, with traditional Savoy stone-and-timber buildings.
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise lies about 20 kilometres downstream of Val d'Isère. It is a modest family ski area with about 40 kilometres of pistes, but its tree-lined off-piste and backcountry runs are highly regarded by experts. Lift tickets cost much less than at Espace Killy, and fewer people come on weekends and holidays, making it a good change of pace when the big resorts are crowded. Nearby, the high mountain village of Le Monal keeps traditional stone-slate-roofed timber houses. It can be reached on foot in summer and is protected as heritage. Note: off-piste skiing requires a guide and avalanche gear. The ski area is small, so check the official website for lift hours.
Opening hours
Winter season: about 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Nearby sights
- Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard
- Aiguille Percée
- Lac du Chevril & Tignes Dam
- Lac de Tignes & Tignes-le-Lac
- Rocher de Bellevarde & Face de Bellevarde
- Lac de la Sassière
- Val d'Isère Village & Saint-Bernard Church
- Espace Killy (Val d'Isère–Tignes)