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Sainte Foy Tarentaise

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Ski area: Sainte Foy, France
Resort height: 1500m
Resort top height: 2620m

Sainte Foy
Km piste: 41
Lifts: 7 (4 chairlifts, 2 moving carpets, 1 telecord)

No. of slopes: 23

	2		6
	10		4

Beginners
Intermediates
Experts
Freeride
Boarders

Driving distance from Calais: 608 miles (8hrs 55)

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resort info

The small hamlet of Sainte-Foy Tarentaise has been described as the "best-kept secret of the Alps". The new ski station is set on steep north-west facing slopes with superb views. It came into being in 1990 and is only a stone's throw away from the big names: Tignes, Val d'Isere and Les Arcs. There is no high rise, just chalet style buildings that nestle amongst the trees and incorporate local Savoyard features such as round stone columns and stone slab roofs.

It is a seamless blend of old and new created to offer guests comfort, space and refined luxury. A refreshing change from the concrete jungles found in some of the larger alpine resorts nearby.

Sainte Foy Tarentaise has some very good eating places, so from alpine chalets preparing dishes like grandma used to make to haute-cuisine restaurants there is something for all tastes. The small selection of bars and shops in Ste Foy is just enough for a successful Sainte Foy ski holiday. And no accommodation is far from the lifts or nursery slope.

Non skiers in Ste Foy can indulge in dog sledding, superb guided snowshoe walks to the many little hamlets, snow biking, heliskiing (in nearby Italy) and paragliding.

There is a bus service in Sainte Foy ski resort to the surrounding Sainte Foy Tarentaise villages, but it is recommended to have a car from a practical point of view if you want to travel outside the main Ste Foy resort.

Rated by Peak Retreats’ clients in 10/11 amongst the top 10 resorts that they would recommend a friend.

Voted one of the top resorts for Families

Why Sainte Foy Tarentaise?

· No crowds in a pretty blend of old and new & superb mountain setting

· Within a short drive of renowned Val d’Isere, Tignes and Les Arcs

· Outstanding off-piste skiing for intermediates to experts with great snow conditions in Sainte Foy en Tarenatise.

· Tree-lined slopes

Opening Dates
Child Care
Activities
Apres Ski/Eating
Access
Other Amenities

Opening Dates

Sainte Foy Tarentaise opens on 15/12/12 and closes on 14/04/13

Child Care

Childcare from 3-11 years

Les P’tits Trappeur in St Foy will look after children aged 3-11 open Sunday – Friday (closed Sats). From 0900 – 1645 (only open in winter). Activities include sledging, making snowmen, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games.

They ensure the liaison with the ski school (ESF Sainte-Foy). In this way your child can be accompanied to, and collected from the ski school. Please ask for information at the Club des P’tits Trappeurs.

12/13 prices

	1 Day	3 Days	5 Days	6 Days
Day without meal 8h45-12h/13h30-16h45	34 €	87 €	145 €	175 €
Day with meal 8h45 à 16h45	44 €	122 €	195 €	235 €
Half day 8h45-12h ou 13h30-16h45	23 €	61 €	99 €	120 €
Meal + Afternoon 12h à 16h45	36 €	99 €	162 €	195 €
1 Hour	10 €
Meal + supervision (12h-13h30)	30 €

Tel +33 479 06 97 92

lespetitstrappeurs@loisirs-solutions.com

List of babysitters available from the tourist office.

Children’s Ski Lessons in Sainte Foy

Children can ski from 4 years old in Ste Foy with ESF Ste Foy.

Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details on Ste Foy Ski School.

Activities

Snowshoeing, ski-biking, dog sledding, guided visits, paragliding, heliskiing.

More details on the skiing info page for Ste Foy.

Tarentaise Tours

Ski on slopes, off-piste skiing, heliskiing, snowshoes trekking,

ice-climbing, bobsleigh…

Info and Booking: +33.(0)6.18.98.86.46

Contact@tarentaise-tours.com

www.tarentaise-tours.com

Skibiking

2 hour initiations: €30 per person, ski-bikes provided. Subsequent hire €25 / day (€15 / half day)

Contact: 00 33 670 63 98 83

Sleigh dogs

Half-day, whole day, or two days with a night in a refuge.

I hour - €60

Half day - €110

Day - €155

2 days - €360
Tél Ste Foy: +33 (0)6 16 48 60 47

Parapente

David Bicheron, Paragliding instructor. Offers tandem flights.

Contact: Tel St Foy France: +33 (0)6 12 90 10 62

Heliskiing

Sainte Foy is privileged with its Heliskiing opportunities being on the Italian border. Drops are made on Italian territory with secret routes along the hills of the Riutor Glacier.

Prices from €180pp (covers guides, equipment, helicopter…)

Other options available in St Foy.

Bureau des Guides de Sainte-Foy

Jean Noel Gaidet. Tel – 00 33 614 62 90 24

Mountain guides

Mountaineering, climbing, Via Ferrata, canyoning, hiking for all abilities.

Tel Ste Foy 0033 614 62 90 24

Evolution 2 adventure company

Enjoy your stay and discover the mountains differently.

• Nightime sledging from Sainte Foy resort ...................from 35€
• Savoyarde Evening in a Mongolian Yurte.................... from 62€
• Paragliding and Helicopter flights............................... from 95€
• Dog sledding:
• 20 min excursion as passenger in the sledge.... from 40€/ pers
• Dog sledding driving on tracks or in off- piste (introduction to driving and half day excursion) .............................from 50€ / pers
• Ski joëring, snowkite….................................................from 35€

contact@evolution2saintefoy.com

Yoga
Every Monday at 6pm. Meet in conference room, 1st floor residence l’Etoile des Cimes.
Enroll and pay directly with Charlotte
Tel: +33 (0)6 03 10 63 95

All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

Sainte Foy Tourist Office

73640 Sainte Foy France

Tel : 00 33 479 06 95 22

www.saintefoy.net

Apres Ski/Eating

10 restaurants, bars, more lively après ski in resorts of Val d’Isere, Tignes and Les Arc a short drive away.

Restaurant La Bergerie (open 7 days)

Eat by the fire place and on the South-facing terrace. Cosy and warm ambiance with open log fire, where you can enjoy local specialities, refined and flavoursome dishes, and pizzas. On the ski slope next to ESF Ski School. Booking advised. School holidays: all day service.

La Maison à Colonnes

This ancient farm from 1756 at the foot of the Grand Plan chairlift welcomes you daily at lunchtime and in the evenings by reservation. Panoramic terrace, menu and
specialities.

Chez Mérie

Le Miroir - 73640 Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Chalet LA FOGLIETTA

Station - 73640 Sainte-Foy

At the top of the Arpettaz chairlift, you will find hot and cold drinks, paninis, sandwiches and other snacks at this lovely wooden chalet.

Restaurant Le Monal

Chef-lieu - 73640 Sainte-Foy
Open daily, lunchtime and evenings until 10pm. The Monal invites you to discover its traditional dishes, house specialities and gourmet seasonal menu. At the bar: snacks, pizzas and skiers’ menus until 4pm. The Monal Cellar: 300 wines. Tasting and sales.

Bar Restaurant Le Perce Neige

Viclaire - 73640 Sainte-Foy

Bar, restaurants, rooms to rent.

L’à Coeur

station - Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

Bar and restaurant with refined service and gourmet dining.

La Grange

Chef-Lieu - Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

Open all year midday and night

Access

By road: Distance from Calais to Sainte Foy 610 miles (9hrs 15). Motorway A26 Reims, Dijon A6 Maçon A43/A430 Albertville. Main road N90 Bourg Saint Maurice and follow signs for Sainte Foy.

Circulating on snow: before leaving, remember to take snow chains appropriate to your vehicle. In case you dont buy them in the UK, there are chains on sale: Superette Utile Sainte Foy station, Sainte Foy village or Bourg Saint Maurice.

Service Stations: Val d’Isère (12 km), Bourg Saint Maurice (15km), la Rosière (16km).

All mountains passes (Col du Petit Saint Bernard, col de l’Iseran, Col de la Madeleine, Cormet de Roselend, …) are closed during winter.

By Rail: Bourg St Maurice is the nearest train station. You can get a direct ski train from London to Bourg St Maurice on Friday night or Saturday.

By bus: By bus from London

www.snowexpress.co.uk. From £70pp.

Airports:

Chambery Airport is 111km from Sainte Foy (1 ½ hours)

www.chambery-airport.com

Shuttle bus from airport – www.altubus.com

Grenoble Airport is 178km from Sainte Foy (1 ½ hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

Shuttle bus from airport – www.agbus.fr

Geneva to Sainte Foy is 190km (2 hours)

www.gva.ch/en

Shuttle bus from airport – www.alpski.com

Lyon Airport is 188km from Sainte Foy (2 ½ hours)

www.lyonairport.com

Shuttle bus from airport – www.satobus.com

Bus transfers from Geneva Airport

Eight buses run from 01/12/12-14/04/13 (1 of these runs 24/11-20/04, another 25/11-21/04 and 2 other 08/12-23/03). Book 2 days in advance with local tourist office for return. Tickets must be reserved with www.alpski-bus.com (not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats). Transfer time 3.5hrs. Cost when pre-booking online is roughly €138 per adult return (cheaper prices for groups of 4 adults). Child is half adult rate (4-12yrs). Change bus at Bourg St Maurice for Ste Foy.

Timetable and prices 12/13

Buses are available between Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Sainte-Foy village and Sainte-Foy ski resort.
Reservations must be made in advance, by 12pm the day before. Services on Sunday and Monday must be booked by 12pm on Friday.
0820 205 330 (0.09€/minute or online at www.mobisavoie.fr

Other Amenities

General food store, newsagents in St Foy Tarentaise

A cash machine is at your service on the parking Maisonnettes (P3).

POST OFFICE (main village): Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm. Closed on Saturdays. Post box at the ski resort near the cash point on the parking area, collection every day at noon.

Une marmotte au soleil

Newsagent, gifts, souvenirs, local produce, bread. Cheeses and charcuterie cut to order, raclette, fondue and delicatessen corner. Open 7/7 from 8.30am to 7pm. Next door to ESF. Luncheon vouchers accepted.

ski info

Although the Ste Foy ski area does not appear to add up to much on paper, it is the place where ski instructors from the nearby mega-resorts come on their days off.
Although the vast areas of easy (and not quite so easy) off-piste are highly rated with over 1,000 metres of vertical drop, the resort also has something to offer to mixed level skiers and boarders. The northwest-facing resort (1,550m-2,620m) benefits from good snow cover throughout the season. Besides the 23 runs that snake through the larch trees and ski lifts giving access to many official listed nature trails (3 black, 1 red amd 1 blue), a heli-drop can take you to even wilder, more awesome landscapes.

STE FOY SKI AREA

The few pleasant and uncrowded easy greens and blues run through trees and are child friendly and ideal for second-week skiers to build confidence.

Sainte Foy has predominantly north-west facing slopes so the powder stays around for days sheltered by the trees.

Ste Foy ski resort has a new 1650m long six-person chairlift now joining Charmettes at 1800m to Marquise at 2500m which 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.

10 snow cannons on the blue Les Charmettes and red runs Arpettaz and Savonette mean snow conditions are good here until end of the season.

Ski area facts:

Orientation North-West
Vertical drop: 1000 m
25 slopes / 6 lifts (4 chairlifts, 2 free magic carpets)
2 green slopes for beginners
6 blue slopes + a blue discovering area ‘‘Grand Bois’’ TRAD
10 red slopes + themed zone “big bosses” une zone à thème ‘‘the big bosses’’ a freestyle course with mogul area, level red non-pisted
1 black slope + 3 themed zones “ski-nature”, level black, non-pisted but secured and marked
1 toboggan slope on the branch to Bataillettaz, accessible by magic carpet. Free.
NEW! 2 picnic areas on the Marquise sector.

STE FOY BEGINNERS

St Foy ski resort has a small (free) drag lift that caters for beginners at the bottom of the piste (opposite Les Fermes de Ste Foy) but choice is fairly limited in terms of green pistes. There is a long green run to progress plus a blue resort run then gentle blues higher up. Still, it’s a great resort for beginners/families as it’s usually less crowded that many ski resorts.

STE FOY INTERMEDIATES

The reds are suited to intermediates looking to sharpen their technique.

STE FOY EXPERTS & OFF-PISTE

The more daring should take a guide to explore and ski Sainte Foy on one of the renowned off-piste routes to the deserted farming hamlet of Le Monal, or the infamous 1700 m vertical descent of the north face of Fogliettaz. Ste Foy Tarentaise’s proximity to the Italian boarder means it is easy to arrange a day’s heli-skiing above La Thuile and La Rosiere too.

There are 3 dedicated areas to practise off-piste:

Techniride (A) and Off-Track (B): free ride safe zones where obstacles are not signalised.

Shaper Paradise (C): secured area specially dedicated to freestyle.

Sainte Foy is also well known for its ski-touring routes with attainable summits of between 3000 and 3800 metres altitude, such as the Archeboc and Ruitor peaks. You can also link up to the Italian valleys of Valgrisenche and Val d’Aosta just over the summit ridge that forms the border between France and Italy.

STE FOY SNOWBOARDERS

For snowboarders there is some great free-riding terrain plus a dedicated freestyle area for building kickers.

STE FOY RESORT RUNS

Resort runs are green, blue and red.

Snow info: noticeboard at the ticket office or R’ Les Arcs 93.4FM, from 7am to 10am (every ½ hour).

Ski Hire
Ski Passes
Ski School
Activities

Ski Hire

Ski hire Sainte Foy prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £47 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Sainte Foy ski hire prices.

Ski Passes

Sainte-Foy Lift Passes 12/13	6 days	6 days (incl 1 in Les Arcs)	7 days
Adult (13-64)	£125	£148	£145
Child (7-12) & Senior (65-70)	£96	£119	£112
Child (under 7); Senior (over 71)*	Free	Free	Free
* Proof of age is compulsory; please bring ID when collecting lift-passes New this year 2012/2013: Ste Foy now has a hands-free pass, no photo necessary

With a 5 day (and above) Sainte-Foy lift pass it is also possible to ski in Tignes, Val d'Isère, La Plagne and La Rosière for €25 per resort per day (to pay locally). Valid until the 13/04/13

NEW: Introduction to OFF PISTE SKIING with an experienced guide £57/pers On Tuesdays from 9.00 to 13.00. Subject to weather conditions. An alternative day may be offered. Minimum 3 skiers per group for outing to run but you don’t need to make up the three from your own party. Available to all skiers & boarders including children aged 12 or over who can ski comfortably on Red runs. Please note that the itinerary ends by a ½ hour of near flat which is fine on skis but hard work on a snowboard. Price includes loan of all off-piste safety equipment, and a regional product tasting (with Savoie white wine tasting).

Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):

Ste Foy ski pass – ½ day and daily rates 12/13:

½ day - €15.50 children, €22 adults

Day - €20 children, €27.70 adults

In general lifts open from 9:00 AM to 16h45 PM. Individual lift closing times are shown on the boards at the bottom of each lift.

Ski School

Sainte Foy 12/13 SKI SCHOOL		Child (4-11yrs)			Adult
Sainte Foy 12/13 SKI SCHOOL		AM	Midday	PM	AM	PM
SKI 6 half days	22/12-5/1 + 10/2-15/3	£179	£92	£113	£174	£108
SKI 6 half days	Other periods	£161	n/a	n/a	£156	n/a
SKI 5 half days	22/12-5/1 + 10/2-15/3	£171	£85	£104	£166	£99
SKI 5 half days	Other periods	£158	n/a	n/a	£153	n/a
SNOWBOARD (+8yrs)		6 half-days			5 half-days
Mornings 6/1-1/2		£156			£153
Afternoons all other dates		£145			£138
NEW: Cost of medal now included for children
SKI: Sunday-Friday Mornings 09.00-11.45; Midday 12.00-14.00; Afternoons 14.30-17.00 - SNOWBOARD: Sunday-Friday Afternoons 14.30-17.00; Mornings Only 6/1-1/2 9.00-11.45

TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED - ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply

Ski School: Lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (23/12-6/1, 16/2-16/3 & 14/4-21/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.

Sainte Foy Individual Tuitions

(12/13 prices, NOT pre-bookable)

1 persons 1hr	€45
2 persons 1hr	€49
3-4 persons 1hr	€54

Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.

Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change

Notes from the ski school:

During school holidays, availability for private lessons is reduced. They advise you to book in advance.

For the course to be beneficial (Off- set beginners) , they suggest you make 2 consecutive hours.

Every Saturday and every day except during school holidays , the ESF offers private lessons between 14h30 and 17h in addition to the regular schedule .

The advance bookings of private lessons are subject to certain minimum hours.

Ski school contact number:

Contact ESF Sainte Foy (Ecole du Ski Français) +33 479 06 96 76

Activities

Mountain restaurants in Ste Foy

Ski in Sainte Foy and stop at the mountain restaurant: Le Chalet les Brevettes. Quaint little chalet set on the slopes.

Off-piste in Ste Foy

Vast area for off piste skiing both easy and not so easy with over 1000m of vertical drop, also the infamous 1700m vertical descent of the north face of Fogliettaz.

Tuesday is off-piste day
Every Tuesday, the Ecole de Ski Française invites you to head off and discover the listed hamlet of Le Monal. A superb off-piste trail, which is in the heart of nature and entirely accessible. The opportunity of testing the off-piste trail in absolute security and at low cost.
ESF de Sainte Foy - Tel. +33 (0)4 79 06 96 76. Prices from €65/person including off-piste supervision + ARVA + tasting of Savoyard produce.

Snowshoe walks in Ste Foy

Saint Foy ski resort has 4 marked walks with varied levels – through the forest between 1500m and 1700m. There is a waterfall walk that is spectacular with views towards Mont Pourri and Sache Glaciers. Looking for something historical – try the Water Channels walk. Built in the 1920’s, the man made construction channels the naturally sourced underground water to nearby hamlets.

The ESF offers snowshoes outings for half-day, day or night , for children (from 7 years), adults or parents with their children.

You will discover alpine hamlets, protected areas, dense forests, and learn to recognize many animals tracks.

Price from 22€ / pers. (1/2 day) and 35€ / pers. (full day) ; material not included.

Heliskiing in Ste Foy

Sainte-Foy is privileged with its Heliskiing opportunities being on the Italian border. Drops are made on Italian territory with secret routes along the hills of the Riutor Glacier.

Heli-skiing drop Guides and safety equipment from €253/person.
Sainte Foy Guides Office
Jean Noël Gaidet - Tel. +33 (0)6 14 62 90 24
Franck Grand - Tel. +33 (0)6 88 38 72 04

Freeride slopes in Ste Foy

There are special dedicated areas for freeriding.

Techniride et Off Tracks: secure freeride zone - ideal for beginners

Shaper Paradise: off-piste zone reserved for creation of jumps. For experienced skiers only.

Other Accommodation In: Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Les Fermes de Sainte-Foy
Luxury MGM Apartments. Sleeps 2-10
Indoor pool & Leisure facilities
Les Fermes de Sainte Foy is a luxury residence that is perfectly located at the foot of the ski slopes and close to the shops of Sainte Foy.