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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Resort Guide
Projected to open December 14, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 14
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
40cm
7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is a ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its preserved natural setting and traditional Savoyard architecture. The resort offers 800 hectares of skiable terrain with a mix of groomed runs and extensive off-piste opportunities, appealing to both families and advanced skiers seeking tranquility and unspoiled landscapes. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a ski school, and a welcoming village atmosphere, making it distinct for its authentic charm and uncrowded slopes.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
Lifts
6
Longest run
6 km / 3.7 mi
Lift fleet
- Quad chair4
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
La Maison à Colonnes – This cozy and welcoming bar is renowned for its authentic Savoyard atmosphere, friendly service, and selection of local wines and craft beers, making it a favorite spot for après-ski relaxation in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:06 PM UTC
37cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-8%
vs 5-Year Avg
40cm avg by now
+12%
vs 30-Year Avg
33cm avg by now
40cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 36.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~36.8 cm. That's 8% below the 5-year average (40 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 12% above the 30-year average (33 cm).
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Season Snowfall
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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 606cm with an average of 90 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 15% above this average (696cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 96cm | 13 days | 43cm | 80cm | 21cm |
| December | 99cm | 12 days | 103cm | 139cm | 22cm |
| January | 90cm | 12 days | 145cm | 178cm | 20cm |
| February | 69cm | 11 days | 171cm | 198cm | 15cm |
| March | 79cm | 12 days | 184cm | 208cm | 17cm |
| April | 69cm | 12 days | 176cm | 202cm | 16cm |
| May | 50cm | 8 days | 125cm | 174cm | 14cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
31 days scored, from 19 Mar
49
Best Day
27 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 4927 Mar1cm
- 4723 Mar3cm
- 4728 Mar
April 2026
- 391 Apr1cm
- 362 Apr
- 313 Apr
March scored highest for Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in 2025-26. Based on 31 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 14, 2026
Through Apr 19, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise
- Where is Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
- Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
- Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 2,620 m (8,596 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,070 m (3,510 ft).
- How big is Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
- Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise has 25 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- When is ski season at Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
- Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise get in a typical season?
- Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise averages 148 inches / 376 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
