INFO
We are in one of the most easterly and spectacularly beautiful parts of France, in the Alps right up against the Italian border. As well as resorts, the Petit St Bernard and Col de l’Iseran mountain passes are open in the summer.
Most of our Sainte Foy chalets and apartments are nestled on the side of the mountain at 1550 metres altitude, close to the centre of Sainte Foy ski resort and its lifts, ski slopes, shops, bars and restaurants. La Croix is in Sainte Foy village, well located to drive to Les Arcs, Tignes, Val d'Isere and La Rosiere, as well as Sainte Foy itself.
Powder Ridge chalet is nestled on the side of the mountain at 1550 metres altitude just above Tignes Les Brévières village.
Access to Powder Ridge is by road from the main building that houses the garage parking, ski lockers and boot room, and then up a set of steps, making it less suitable for those with reduced mobility, very young children or the elderly.
The main building is 100m from the funicular-style lift that gives access to the main lifts & slopes and the village shops, bars & restaurants.
Powder Ridge is 500m via the road on foot or by car from the village centre of Tignes Les Brévières.
Travel & Transfers
There are plenty of travel and transfer options available so that your journey can be straightforward, stress free and reliable.
By Road
We are a steady 10 hours drive from the channel ports.
Tip: avoid the worst of the traffic by arriving in the mountains early morning or late afternoon, as the traffic is heaviest during the middle of the day.
Tip: do NOT take a route which crosses one of the mountains passes (cols) as they are all closed from November to May each year. Many sat-nav systems direct you over the Col du Petit St Bernard so take care to avoid that route.
By Train
Our nearest railway station is Bourg St Maurice, which is served by a direct Eurostar service in winter. In winter and summer you can take the regular Eurostar service to Paris, Lille or Lyon and change to a French railways train.
Details from Rail Europe or Voyages SNCF.
Tip: note that the Eurostar trains do not have sleeping berths so for overnight journeys you may prefer to change to a French sleeper train at Paris or Lille
By Air
Our nearest airports are:
- Chambery – about 1½ hours drive
- Grenoble – about 2 hours drive
- Geneva – about 2½ hours drive
- Lyon – about 2½ hours drive away
- St Etienne – about 3½ drive.
These are all served by the national carriers and/or one or more of the low cost airlines. Skyscanner is a useful site for finding flights from your nearest airport.
Tip: to avoid the worst of the traffic on busy weeks aim for flights which arrive early morning or late afternoon.
Transfers
Private transfers: We have 4 minibuses and with pre-booking can collect you from the airport or rail station. We can also arrange to take you to other resorts during the week subject to demand. Ask for details.
Group transfers: we are sometimes able to offer transfers on a seat-by-seat basis on a group transfer. These are usually on Saturdays from/to Geneva. They’re a more economic way of travelling for one or two people. Ask for details.
- Coach transfers: There are regular direct coaches from the airports during the winter and it is possible to transfer by train in the summer. Try Altibus or Ben’s Bus.
Tip: check the times of the coaches before booking your flight to avoid lengthy waits at the airport.
Car rental
You can rent a car from any of the major operators or try Rhino Car Hire, simply quote ‘Auberge-Montagne’ and get up to 10% discount.
Tip: Check your airline website as they often offer discounted car rental.
Tip: DO book a snow pack and ski rack
Tip: Book from the Swiss side at Geneva – although a little more expensive than the French side most of the cars have snow tyres and come with a Swiss motorway toll sticker which makes getting to and from the airport faster and easier.
Tip: Do NOT take the Mont Blanc tunnel from Geneva in winter as the Col du Petit St Bernard is closed from November to May every year.
Taxis
An expensive option but are a little cheaper when pre-booked. Try Altitude Espace.
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have full travel and winter sports insurance cover. You can choose from a range of suitable policies from Fogg Travel insurance by clicking this link. Their site is clear and easy to use, and you can arrange your insurance instantly with a credit or Switch card.
You can also take insurance with your lift pass, which covers you for evacuation from the mountain in case of accident, together with various other elements. Details can be found at Carre Neige Insurance.
Weather & Webcams
This page includes links to the webcams at our local resorts, together with up-to-date snow and weather reports. So keep watching this space and we look forward to welcoming you to Sainte Foy soon!
Sainte Foy
Then click on the webcam link
Val d’Isérè
Select English, then click on webcam icon in top right corner
Tignes
Select English, then About Tignes
Les Arcs
Select English, then click on webcam icon top left of page
La Rosiere
Click on the link in the top menu bar
Our position in the middle of everywhere gives you the most fantastic choice of winter sports resorts!
Some of our guests choose to ski a different resort each day; others choose to ski the world famous Val d’Isère-Tignes circuit without paying world famous resort prices or enduring world famous resort commercialisation!
The off-piste paradise of Sainte Foy is uncrowded and the powder can last untracked for days. It’s also a perfect place for children and beginners as well as for a relaxing ski holiday away from the crowds.
You can drive to the Espace Killy in 20 minutes at Tignes Les Brévières and to the Les Arcs area in 15 minutes at Villaroger. La Rosière with its link to the Italian La Thuile, one of the few remaining heli-ski sites in Europe, is just 30 minutes away.
The skiable area of the Espace Killy comprises 300 Kilometres of ski runs located at altitudes ranging between 1,550 metres and 3,450 metres, at varying levels of difficulty:
- 22 green runs,
- 68 blue runs,
- 39 red runs,
- 26 black runs.
In addition to these runs, there are:
- 9 slalom courses,
- 1 mogul field,
- 2 snowparks and
- 1 gliss’ park.
There is also extensive backcountry skiing to be explored in the area. Tignes Les Brévières is located in the North-East part of the Espace Killy. Sunny from the early morning, you benefit from the views of the Grande Sassière (3748m), the Chevril lake and the Mont Blanc peak. Its highest peak is the Aiguille Percée (2748m), a huge rock with a hole in it through which you can ski (conditions permitting). The village has its own ESF ski school and nursery slope, with a free lift for beginners. Intermediates will enjoy the long sweeping red and blue runs that return to the village, whilst the more advanced will be challenged by the infamous black Sache piste and off-piste terrain.
Our properties offer easy access to some of the best off-piste or backcountry ski terrain in Europe. Sainte Foy has deservedly built up a reputation as an iconic off-piste resort and has become a must-ski destination for dedicated powder hounds. Popular routes include
- the infamous Fogliettaz North Face,
- Col Granier and
- The descent to the deserted summer farming hamlet of Le Monal.
The series of steep couloirs descending from the top ridge will get the adrenalin flowing for even the most adventurous off-pisters, whilst the easily accessible, gentle powder fields between the pisted runs offer an ideal training ground for powder “pups” new to the delights of off-piste skiing.
A little further afield there are plenty of classic descents to be explored:
- The North Face of the Bellecote at La Plagne;
- The Vallon de la Sache at Tignes;
- Cugnai at Val d’Isère; or,
- Grand Col at Les Arcs to name but a few.
La Rosière links up to La Thuile in Italy that has one of the last remaining heli-ski bases in Europe. The area also offers a huge choice of ski touring routes, from the gentle climb to the village of Le Crôt to the epic ascent of the Archeboc. For those new to off-piste skiing, or wanting to improve their technique, we offer a number of courses based at the Auberge sur la Montagne. Click here for more details.
Auberge sur la Montagne
We have our own professional ski workshop and full rental facilities at the Auberge sue la Montagne, so we can fulfil all your equipment rental needs.
We have a variety of standards of skis and our prices are very competitive. We also have a small selection of boards, and touring skis.
Our products and prices are comparable or better to those in rental shops. The biggest difference is that here, when you are fitted for equipment, you don’t need to endure rental shop queues. All fitting is done at our Auberge sur la Montagne. Enjoy a drink at our bar or a complimentary coffee/tea whilst you wait for others of your group. Either pre- arrange a time to do the fitting on your way to resort. Or we can collect you and drop you back to your accommodation.
Children and first time skiers particularly appreciate our personal attention and the privacy this service provides. The more experienced appreciate the quality of our equipment, the enthusiasm of our technicians and the refreshing way in which renting kit becomes an easy and pleasurable experience.
When you rent equipment from us you are welcome to change it as often as you want – all included in your week’s rental fee. For the first couple of days of your holiday get your ski legs back with a pair of forgiving skis. Then change them for a pair of all terrain or off-piste skis. Or have a day trying a snowboard. For a complete change, give the gliding a rest and have a days walk on snowshoes.
SkiDoc
New for 2022/23 we are also working together with SkiDoc. They will deliver top quality equipment direct to your accommodation, their ski technicians will then make sure everything fits during the in accommodation fitting. They are on call throughout the week to make any changes if needed, meeting you at the bottom of the slopes during the day with a pair of new boots or skis in case of emergency, or at your accommodation after you're done riding for the day, if you just want to try something different.
There is no payment or card details collected pre-arrival, simply book using the handy form below or check out their offer at https://skidoc.fr/ski-hire/, pre-order your equipment by entering "allatski" as the partner code under the "book now" tab. Once you have arrived and your equipment has been delivered and fitted, they will charge you only for what you need and what you are happy with. Last minute cancellations or changes to your group or requirements are done without a hassle.
Auberge/Frontline sur la Montagne
Sainte Foy offers one of the best value lift passes in the French Alps at just €179.90 per adult for 6 days or €208.00 including a day in Les Arcs (2019-20 prices).
Recently installed snowmaking facilities have improved Sainte Foy’s already excellent snow record.
A 6+ day pass for Sainte Foy also allows you to ski at a reduced price for a day during your stay at the neighbouring resorts of
- Val d’Isère, Tignes,
- Les Arcs,
- La Plagne and
- La Rosière / La Thuile (Italy) so you can plan your own tailor-made ski safari. Or just pick and choose where you want to ski each day according to the weather and snow conditions.
Lift passes at Sainte Foy are FREE for the under 5’s and those aged 74 and over, and there are reductions for those aged 5-12 and 65-73. There are Family and Group rates available.
There are two lift pass options available: Espace Killy, offering access to all the lifts in Val d’Isère as well as Tignes, or you can choose to ski only in the Tignes sectors of the ski area. A 6 day Espace Killy pass is €304.00 for the 2019-20 season.
The Family lift pass allows all members of the same family (a minimum of 4 fee-paying skiers, including at least one parent) to ski at the reduced rate.
We recommend that you take out the Carré Neige insurance with your ski pass if your travel policy does not cover you for evacuation from the slopes in the event of injury. You can find details of the cover provided on their website.
Tignes Les Brevieres
There are two lift pass options available: Espace Killy, offering access to all the lifts in Val d’Isère as well as Tignes, or you can choose to ski only in the Tignes sectors of the ski area.
A 6-day pass for the Espace Killy entitles you to a FREE day at Les Arcs and La Rosière, and a 20% reduction on a day pass at Sainte Foy.
Passes are free for the under 5’s and those aged 75 and over, but they do still need a pass. Passes for children aged 5-13 and seniors aged 65-74 cost roughly 20% less than adult passes.
The Family lift pass allows all members of the same family (a minimum of 4 fee-paying skiers, including at least one parent) to ski at the reduced rate.
For details of prices and to book online, visit the website.
We recommend that you take out the Carré Neige insurance with your ski pass if your travel policy does not cover you for evacuation from the slopes in the event of injury. You can find details of the cover provided on their website.
Auberge/Frontline sur la Montagne
Our properties are a particularly suitable base for a winter sports holiday with children, being perfectly placed to ski in probably the most child-friendly resort in the world: Sainte Foy!
Ski passes are FREE for the under five’s and reduced until they reach their 13th birthday.
The well-equipped crèche takes those over 3 years and can link up with the ski school so that your children can be entertained and cared for from 9AM to 5PM should you so wish. Sainte Foy is a resort where parents can ski with the peace of mind that their children are in good hands.
Teenagers
Provisions for older children are often overlooked but not at Sainte Foy, teenagers can participate in the ESF classes specially designed for those aged 13-16 who would like to experience new sensations such as freestyle, powder or tree skiing with others of the same age.
Or why not sign them up for Evolutions 2’s Junior Academy classes specifically aimed at accomplished younger skiers. See the Instruction & Guiding section for more details.
Tignes Les Brevieres
Le Belvedere is the ideal base for a family ski holiday. The village has its own ski school and nursery slope with a dedicated free draglift. (Note that lessons only start at Les Brevieres in the school holidays, however some classes start from Tignes Le Lac all season).
There is a lift situated 100m from Le Belvedere which offers direct access to and from the main bubble lift and ski school meeting point. Better skiers can ski down beside the lift (snow conditions permitting).
Lift passes are free for the under 8’s and there are reduced-price passes for children aged 8 to 18.
Auberge/Frontline sur la Montagne
The ESF ski school is like many other things in Sainte Foy: small, friendly and intimate! The ESF at Sainte Foy have a great record of successful teaching of our friends, family and guests.
They offer group lessons as well as individual tuition and off-piste instruction and guiding. We strongly recommend that you book well in advance, especially for peak weeks. You can book online so that your tickets will be waiting for you on arrival avoiding those first day queues – BOOK YOUR SKI LESSONS WITH ESF.
- Evolution 2 are especially good for older children and teenagers and offer private lessons, off-piste guiding, heli-skiing and adventure activities such as dog-sledding - Click here for details
- Snocool are highly recommended for their small group sizes, skilled and enthusiastic teachers, and their flexibility. For more information on the group and private tuition they offer - Click here for details
- Apex is the first British ski and snowboard school in Sainte Foy, new this season. They offer a range of private lessons and technical sessions to improve your skills - Click here for more information
Private lessons and guiding
If these ski schools do not suit your requirements, we can suggest local independent instructors and guides who have extensive experience working with both adults and children.
- We particularly recommend Bryan Hogg, a BASI qualified Scottish ski instructor who is based in Sainte Foy during the winter (click here for more details). Bryan runs most of the off-piste courses based at the Auberge but is equally good at teaching beginners and children as well as those just wanting to improve their technique. A couple of sessions with Bryan will put most people back on the right track; we really can’t recommend him highly enough.
- We also recommend Nick Quinn another BASI qualified instructor based in Sainte Foy and Tignes. Nick has been teaching all levels of skiers in the area for the last 5 years, before which he was a BASI trainer. Nick can also organise snowboard lessons with a fellow instructor. You can find more details and book Nick directly by clicking here.
- Laurent Camus was born in Paris and has been skiing in Val d’Isère since he was 10 years old. He was a racer for many years (downhill and giant slalom). He started teaching and guiding with Topski in 1976 and after ten years he and some friends set up a ski school called Mountain Masters. Now he is working as a freelance instructor teaching all levels of skiing and boarding.
- Alextreme, Alexandre Rippe, has 20 years of experience within the Tarentaise Valley, is nationally qualified and can offer ski and snowboarding tuition and guiding for all levels and ages, on or off piste. You can contact him via his website
Off-Piste Courses and Ski Safari
We have a programme of off-piste courses based at the Auberge sur la Montagne running throughout the winter. There are courses for different ability levels from beginners to experts. Visit the pages in the Auberge section for further details.
Click on the links to find details of courses based at the Auberge run by our main off-piste partner Mountain Tracks as well as Ski Club Freshtracks.
The village of Les Brévières has its own ESF ski school and nursery slope with dedicated FREE drag lift. (Note that lessons only start at Les Brévières in the school holidays, and some classes start from Tignes Le Lac all season). Click here for further details.
Group & private lessons are also available with Evolution 2 and Snocool. We particularly recommend Snocool for their small class sizes and individual attention.
If for any reason the local ski schools do not suit your requirements, we can suggest local independent instructors and guides who have extensive experience working with both adults and children.
We are happy to provide help and advice and to make bookings on your behalf.
Tignes Les Brevieres
The village of Les Brévières has its own ESF ski school and nursery slope with dedicated FREE drag lift. (Note that lessons only start at Les Brévières in the school holidays, and some classes start from Tignes Le Lac all season). Click here for further details.
Group & private lessons are also available with Evolution 2 and Snocool. We particularly recommend Snocool for their small class sizes and individual attention.
If for any reason the local ski schools do not suit your requirements, we can suggest local independent instructors and guides who have extensive experience working with both adults and children.
We are happy to provide help and advice and to make bookings on your behalf.
Auberge/Frontline sur la Montagne
Non-skiers
Non-skiers are well catered for, with facilities for cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, snow-biking, dog-sledding, ice-climbing, ice-skating, quad-biking, snowmobiling and swimming nearby. You can also get a pedestrian pass for the lifts. The view from the top of the Grande Motte cable-car is stunning and there is a large terrace at the Panoramic restaurant at the top of the funicular from which to enjoy the amazing views. Evolution 2 are offering dog-sledding, evening sledging, as well as snow shoeing excursions – click here for details.
Auberge guests can relax in the hot-tub or sauna, whilst all our guests can choose to laze on their sunny balcony or terrace and leave the strenuous activities to others. Shoppers will enjoy a stroll around the shops and weekly markets at the major resorts. There are two swimming pool/spa complexes at Sainte Foy resort. Both have a sauna, steam room, indoor pool, and beauty treatments available.
Après-ski
Guests at the Auberge can relax in the hot-tub and sauna whilst sipping a beer or glass of champagne. Kids and adults alike enjoy hurling themselves down our sledging tracks. The bar with its roaring log-fire is a convivial place for pre- and post-dinner drinks. You can also chill out in the Den to watch a movie, your favourite soap, or that all-important match.
Guests at Powder Ridge chalet can relax in the hot-tub whilst sipping a beer or glass of champagne, whilst all our guests can enjoy a drink or two on their sunny balcony or terrace. In the village, you’ll find a variety of bars and restaurants for an après-ski drink or meal. The Vault and Moose bars offer a lively après-ski scene with live coverage of your favourite sports and regular live music.
At the resort you’ll find a variety of bars and restaurants for an après-ski drink or two. The Yeti Boots bar faces the sledging area (complete with magic carpet lift) so the grown-ups can imbibe whilst keeping a watchful eye on the kids. The new Whiplash Pub often has live music, and the Après (formerly the Pitchouli) has a lively atmosphere and offers crèpes to keep the kids happy until supper time.
Our favourite restaurants include:
- L’Armailly (opposite the bubble lift station), a bustling restaurant offering pizzas (including take-aways) and local specialities.
- La Bouida (on the bridge near the bubble lift), a family run restaurant renowned for its selection of typical savoyard specialities including raclette, fondue and pierrade.
- La Sachette (in the main village street), a cosy interior and a sun-trap terrace serving modern European cuisine.
We are happy to suggest suitable restaurants and to make bookings for you.
Tignes Les Brevieres
Non-skiers
Non-skiers are well catered for, with facilities for cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, snow-biking, dog-sledding, ice-climbing, ice-skating, quad-biking, snowmobiling and swimming nearby. You can also get a pedestrian pass for the lifts. The view from the top of the Grande Motte cable-car is stunning and there is a large terrace at the Panoramic restaurant at the top of the funicular from which to enjoy the amazing views.
Après-ski
Guests at Powder Ridge chalet can relax in the hot-tub whilst sipping a beer or glass of champagne, whilst all our guests can enjoy a drink or two on their sunny balcony or terrace. In the village, you’ll find a variety of bars and restaurants for an après-ski drink or meal. The Vault and Moose bars offer a lively après-ski scene with live coverage of your favourite sports and regular live music.
Our favourite restaurants include:
L’Armailly (opposite the bubble lift station), a bustling restaurant offering pizzas (including take-aways) and local specialities.
La Bouida (on the bridge near the bubble lift), a family run restaurant renowned for its selection of typical savoyard specialities including raclette, fondue and pierrade.
La Sachette (in the main village street), a cosy interior and a sun-trap terrace serving modern European cuisine.
We are happy to suggest suitable restaurants and to make bookings for you.
Travel & Transfers
There are plenty of travel and transfer options available so that your journey can be straightforward, stress free and reliable.
By Road
We are a steady 10 hours drive from the channel ports.
Tip: avoid the worst of the traffic by arriving in the mountains early morning or late afternoon, as the traffic is heaviest during the middle of the day.
Tip: do NOT take a route which crosses one of the mountains passes (cols) as they are all closed from November to May each year. Many sat-nav systems direct you over the Col du Petit St Bernard so take care to avoid that route.
By Train
Our nearest railway station is Bourg St Maurice, which is served by a direct Eurostar service in winter. In winter and summer you can take the regular Eurostar service to Paris, Lille or Lyon and change to a French railways train.
Details from Voyages SNCF.
Tip: note that the Eurostar trains do not have sleeping berths so for overnight journeys you may prefer to change to a French sleeper train at Paris or Lille
By Air
Our nearest airports are:
- Chambery – about 1½ hours drive
- Grenoble – about 2 hours drive
- Geneva – about 2½ hours drive
- Lyon – about 2½ hours drive away
- St Etienne – about 3½ drive.
These are all served by the national carriers and/or one or more of the low cost airlines. Skyscanner is a useful site for finding flights from your nearest airport.
Tip: to avoid the worst of the traffic on busy weeks aim for flights which arrive early morning or late afternoon.
Transfers
Private transfers. There are a large number of operators that offer transfers from the airports or train station. Here are a few we recommend:
Coach transfers: There are regular direct coaches from the airports during the winter and it is possible to transfer by train in the summer. Try Altibus or Ben’s Bus.
Tip: check the times of the coaches before booking your flight to avoid lengthy waits at the airport.
Car rental
You can rent a car from any of the major operators or try Rhino Car Hire, simply quote ‘Auberge-Montagne’ and get up to 10% discount.
Tip: Check your airline website as they often offer discounted car rental.
Tip: DO book a snow pack and ski rack
Tip: Book from the Swiss side at Geneva – although a little more expensive than the French side most of the cars have snow tyres and come with a Swiss motorway toll sticker which makes getting to and from the airport faster and easier.
Tip: Do NOT take the Mont Blanc tunnel from Geneva in winter as the Col du Petit St Bernard is closed from November to May every year.
Taxis
An expensive option but are a little cheaper when pre-booked. Try Altitude Espace.
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have full travel and winter sports insurance cover.
You can also take insurance with your lift pass, which covers you for evacuation from the mountain in case of accident, together with various other elements. Details can be found at Carre Neige Insurance.
Weather & Webcams
This page includes links to the webcams at our local resorts, together with up-to-date snow and weather reports. So keep watching this space and we look forward to welcoming you to Sainte Foy soon!
Sainte Foy
Then click on the webcam link
Val d’Isérè
Select English, then click on webcam icon in top right corner
Tignes
Select English, then About Tignes
Les Arcs
Select English, then click on webcam icon top left of page
La Rosiere
Click on the link in the top menu bar
SkiDoc
We have recently started working with a great equipment rental company, SkiDoc. They will deliver top quality equipment direct to your accommodation, their ski technicians will then make sure everything fits during the in-accommodation fitting. They are on call throughout the week to make any changes if needed, meeting you at the bottom of the slopes during the day with a pair of new boots or skis in case of emergency, or at your accommodation after you're done riding for the day if you just want to try something different.
You can book using the handy form below or go to https://skidoc.fr/ski-hire. Put in "allatski" as the promo code to access the best prices.
Sainte Foy
Sainte Foy offers one of the best value lift passes in the French Alps at just €228 per adult for 6 days.
Recently installed snowmaking facilities have improved Sainte Foy’s already excellent snow record.
Lift passes at Sainte Foy are FREE for the under 8’s and those aged 75 and over, and there are reductions for those aged 8-14 and 65-74. There are Family and Group rates available.
We can have the lift passes ready for you on arrival, to save time queuing at the lift pass office.
We recommend that you take out the Carré Neige insurance with your ski pass if your travel policy does not cover you for evacuation from the slopes in the event of injury. You can find details of the cover provided on their website.
Tignes Les Brevieres
There are two lift pass options available: Espace Killy, offering access to all the lifts in Val d’Isère as well as Tignes, or you can choose to ski only in the Tignes sectors of the ski area.
Passes are free for the under 8’s and those aged 75 and over, but they do still need a pass. There are reduced price pass for children aged 8-18 and seniors aged 65-74.
There are reductions available when you buy 4 or more passes at the same time.
For details of prices and to book online, visit the website.
We recommend that you take out the Carré Neige insurance with your ski pass if your travel policy does not cover you for evacuation from the slopes in the event of injury. You can find details of the cover provided on their website.
Auberge/Frontline sur la Montagne
Our properties are a particularly suitable base for a winter sports holiday with children, being perfectly placed to ski in probably the most child-friendly resort in the world: Sainte Foy!
Ski passes are FREE for the under five’s and reduced until they reach their 13th birthday.
The well-equipped crèche takes those over 3 years and can link up with the ski school so that your children can be entertained and cared for from 9AM to 5PM should you so wish. Sainte Foy is a resort where parents can ski with the peace of mind that their children are in good hands.
Teenagers
Provisions for older children are often overlooked but not at Sainte Foy, teenagers can participate in the ESF classes specially designed for those aged 13-16 who would like to experience new sensations such as freestyle, powder or tree skiing with others of the same age.
Or why not sign them up for Evolutions 2’s Junior Academy classes specifically aimed at accomplished younger skiers. See the Instruction & Guiding section for more details.
Tignes Les Brevieres
Le Belvedere is the ideal base for a family ski holiday. The village has its own ski school and nursery slope with a dedicated free draglift. (Note that lessons only start at Les Brevieres in the school holidays, however some classes start from Tignes Le Lac all season).
There is a lift situated 100m from Le Belvedere which offers direct access to and from the main bubble lift and ski school meeting point. Better skiers can ski down beside the lift (snow conditions permitting).
Lift passes are free for the under 8’s and there are reduced-price passes for children aged 8 to 18.
Sainte Foy
The ESF ski school is like many other things in Sainte Foy: small, friendly and intimate! The ESF at Sainte Foy have a great record of successful teaching of our friends, family and guests.
They offer group lessons as well as individual tuition and off-piste instruction and guiding. We strongly recommend that you book well in advance, especially for peak weeks. You can book online so that your tickets will be waiting for you on arrival avoiding those first day queues – BOOK YOUR SKI LESSONS WITH ESF.
- Evolution 2 are especially good for older children and teenagers and offer private lessons, off-piste guiding, heli-skiing and adventure activities such as dog-sledding - Click here for details
- Snocool are highly recommended for their small group sizes, skilled and enthusiastic teachers, and their flexibility. For more information on the group and private tuition they offer - Click here for details
Private lessons and guiding
If these ski schools do not suit your requirements, we can suggest local independent instructors and guides who have extensive experience working with both adults and children.
Off-Piste Courses and Ski Safari
We have a programme of off-piste courses based at Sainte Foy running throughout the winter. There are courses for different ability levels from beginners to experts.
Click on the link below to find details of courses based at the Auberge run by our main off-piste partner Mountain Tracks
Tignes Les Brevieres
The village of Les Brévières has its own ESF ski school and nursery slope with dedicated FREE drag lift. (Note that lessons only start at Les Brévières in the school holidays, and some classes start from Tignes Le Lac all season). Click here for further details.
Group & private lessons are also available with Evolution 2 and Snocool. We particularly recommend Snocool for their small class sizes and individual attention.
If for any reason the local ski schools do not suit your requirements, we can suggest local independent instructors and guides who have extensive experience working with both adults and children.
We are happy to provide help and advice and to make bookings on your behalf.
Sainte Foy
Non-skiers
Non-skiers are well catered for, with opportunities for cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, snow-biking, dog-sledding, ice-climbing, snowmobiling and swimming nearby. You can also get a pedestrian pass for the lifts.
There are two swimming pool/spa complexes at Sainte Foy resort. Both have a sauna, steam room, indoor pool, and beauty treatments available.
Après-ski
At the resort you’ll find a variety of bars and restaurants for an après-ski drink or two. The Yeti Boots bar faces the sledging area (complete with magic carpet lift) so the grown-ups can imbibe whilst keeping a watchful eye on the kids. The White Lounge has a lively atmosphere and often has live music, or a dj.
Our favourite restaurants include:
- Maison a Colonnes - a very popular traditional restaurant next to the piste offering local specialities.
- La Bergerie - in Les Balcons building - a varied menu from pizza to salads and savoyard fare.
- 1580 - at the top of the old village. This is a recent addition that does great coffee along with it's speciality smoked foods, international cuisine and micro-brewery.
- Le Sainte Germain - stylish and cosy wine and tapas bar, also offering fondue and charcuterie plates. Take-away available.
We are happy to suggest suitable restaurants and to make bookings for you.
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Non-skiers
Non-skiers are well catered for, with facilities for cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, snow-biking, dog-sledding, ice-climbing, ice-skating, quad-biking, snowmobiling and swimming nearby. You can also get a pedestrian pass for the lifts. The view from the top of the Grande Motte cable-car is stunning and there is a large terrace at the Panoramic restaurant at the top of the funicular from which to enjoy the amazing views.
Après-ski
Guests at Powder Ridge chalet can relax in the hot-tub whilst sipping a beer or glass of champagne. In the village, you’ll find a variety of bars and restaurants for an après-ski drink or meal.
Our favourite restaurants include:
L’Armailly (opposite the bubble lift station), a bustling restaurant offering pizzas (including take-aways) and local specialities.
La Bouida (on the bridge near the bubble lift), a family run restaurant renowned for its selection of typical savoyard specialities including raclette, fondue and pierrade.
La Sachette (in the main village street), a cosy interior and a sun-trap terrace serving modern European cuisine.
We are happy to suggest suitable restaurants and to make bookings for you.