The Ski Resort
As far as luxury ski holidays and resorts go, Sainte Foy would probably not feature high on many lists. Certainly if you are looking for boutique glamour and an abundance of fine dining restaurants then Saint Foy is not for you. However, if you are looking for a French ski resort that is quaint, understated and unpretentious, has some real charm and is still very French, then this may be the perfect luxury ski resort for you as it also has some great luxury ski chalets and skiing too.
A very well kept secret, Sainte Foy came to modest fame amongst a select group of skiers for its fabulous off piste which as word has spread led to many of its recent developments. The pistes themselves look limited on the piste map and that is because the skiing here is kind of different and in our view better for it. Sainte Foy has designated marked off-piste ski areas between the ski runs. As a consequence it enables luxury ski guests to sample modest off-piste terrain in confidence with many subsequently being hooked thereafter.
Whilst Sainte Foy is not to every tastes, here at Luxury Ski Chalets it is one of the most popular luxury ski resorts amongst our more experienced skiers.
In summary, Sainte Foy is the luxury ski holidays destination for skiers looking for a quiet, understated ski resort with great luxury ski chalets and fabulous skiing .
Worth Knowing
Sainte Foy is just 15 to 20 minutes from Bourg St Maurice which is served by Eurostar snow trains throughout the ski season and the Easter ski weeks. Two trains operate from St Pancras, one departing Friday night (arriving early Saturday morning) and one departs Saturday morning (arriving the same day early evening).
The Sainte Foy ski pass (5 days or more – conditions apply) allows you to exchange a day for one of the nearby ski regions (small charges generally apply). The ski areas incluse Val d Isere, Espace San Bernardo (La Rosiere), Les Arcs and La Plagne (Paradiski) and tickets have to be collected from specific points so please check these locations. Vehicle transport will be necessary to get to these resorts as well.
Off Piste Skiing
As mentioned earlier, the off-piste in Sainte Foy is legendary and great typically at Easter too. Apart from the Shapers Paradise, Zone Techniride and Off Tracks which are situated around the pisted runs, a little further afield there is the Col l Aiguille and with a climb a few hundred metres higher, the Rocher de Pierre d Arbine which gives several off-piste routes including the Couloir d Echaillon, a level steeper than for the Monal itinerary run. There is also the le Plaisir de la Glisse or if for backcountry for skiers willing to climb harder for their descents the Col de la Foglietta and its well renown north face.
Ski School
The ski school in Sainte Foy is ESF is very well respected and gives great lessons, including an introduction to off-piste in and amongst the three marked and controlled areas.
Snow Boarding
Sainte Foy ispopular anytime, not just at Easter with snowboarders who adore is marked and unmarked off-piste, tree line skiing, and dedicated snow park.
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