Sainte Foy Tarentaise

 

Altitude 1550m-2620m

15 slopes

4 Lifts

 

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Travel

 

By Air

Chambery one and a half hours away
Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon all around two and a half hours away
Cars can be hired from all of these airports.

Coach transfers from Geneva www.alpski-bus.com
Coach transfers from Lyon and Chambery at www.altibus.com
Coolbus, Taxi service based in Bourg St Maurice.
Offer discounts for Sunday transfers.
Up to 8 people per bus - www.thecoolbus.co.uk.

Alpincab, Fleet of luxury vehicles, Carry 1 to 22 people- www.alpinecab.com

By Car

From Dover the ferry will take around an hour and a half.
Driving from Calais will take around 10 hours.

Please note that all mountain passes are closed during the winter. To get to Sainte Foy you will need to drive via Moutiers, Aime and Bourg Sainte Maurice.

 

By Train

Eurostar service to Paris or Lille and change to regular SNCF service to Bourg St Maurice.
www.sncf.com
www.raileurope.co.uk
www.eurostar.com

There is no direct train route to Bourg Sainte Maurice on Sundays

 

 

Ski Passes

Adults: 2.80 euros insurance per day.

 

 

Children: (7 - 13 years old) 2.40 euros insurance per day.

 

Free for children under 7 years old on proof of identity and accompained by a skiing parent.

Free for senoirs aged 72 and over on proof of identity

 

Note: You will require a passport size photograph for your pass. We recommend that you take out Carre Neige insurance with your lift pass. www.carreneige.com

 

Ski Slopes and Lifts

 

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Ski Hire

All skiing and snowboarding equipment can be hired from:

 

Skiset

Tel: +33(0)4 79 06 99 95

www.skiset.com

 

ZIGZAGS

Tel: +33(0)4 79 06 94 20

www.zigzags.fr

 

Shuttle Buses

During the winter there is a free shuttle bus connecting Sainte Foy village to Sainte Foy Station stopping at the village of Le Miroir.

 

Ski School

ESF - Ecole du Ski Francais de Sainte Foy

Tel: +33(0)4 79 06 96 76

www.esf.net

 

ESF ski and snowboard instructors offer lessons for all abilities and offer group and private lessons. Private instruction is available between 12:00 and 14:30. Please book lessons directly with ESF by phone or on the ESF website. We recommend booking in advance during busy weeks to guarantee availability.

There are also a number of independent ski/snowboard instructors and guides working in the area. If you decide to ski off piste we strongly recommend hiring an experienced guide to show you the safest areas.

 

Bureau des Guides de Haute-Tarentaise

Fully qualified, experienced guides offering winter activities includiong off-piste skiing, cross-country treks and ski touring.

www.guide-montagne-tarentaise.com

Tel: +33(0)6 14 62 90 24

 

Progression Ski

British and International instructors offering ski, snowboard, telemark and off-piste lessons for all levels and age groups.

www.progressionski.com

Tel: +44(0)208 123 3001 (all year round)

Tel:+33(0)6 21 93 93 80 (winter in resort)