Sainte-Foy Tarentaise snow report
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise ski resort in Savoie offers a wide range of ski trails suitable for all levels of skiers. The resort is known for its excellent off-piste skiing and has been dubbed the "Freeride Mecca" by many. For beginner skiers, the "Bambi" slope is a great place to start. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was originally a farming community and only became a ski resort in the 1990s. For the best après-ski, the Bar du Monal is highly recommended, offering great drinks and a cozy atmosphere. Overall, Sainte-Foy Tarentaise ski resort is a hidden gem in the French Alps, offering a unique and authentic skiing experience.
Terrain mix: The Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise ski resort is situated in the French Alps and is surrounded by several prominent mountain ranges and peaks. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the resort include:
1. Mont Pourri: At an elevation of 3,779 meters, Mont Pourri is one of the highest peaks in the Vanoise Massif and offers stunning views from the resort.
2. Aiguille Rouge: This mountain range offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders, with steep slopes and off-piste skiing options.
3. Col de l'Iseran: This mountain pass, located near the resort, is the highest paved road in the Alps, reaching an altitude of 2,770 meters.
4. Grand Bec: This prominent peak in the Vanoise Massif is a popular destination for mountaineers and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
5. Pointe de la Fogliettaz: This mountain peak offers a variety of ski runs for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with stunning views of the Tarentaise Valley.
Overall, Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise ski resort is surrounded by some of the most stunning mountain ranges in the French Alps, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Sainte-Foy Tarentaise -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Sainte-Foy Tarentaise in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Sainte-Foy Tarentaise reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Where does the snow data for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Sainte-Foy Tarentaise?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Sainte-Foy Tarentaise?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Sainte-Foy Tarentaise.