It is the most British of our stations. One of the youngest, too, was born only 21 years ago. Sainte-Foy Tarentaise is a jewel known to initiates, fans of gliding, preserved nature and authenticity. This typically Savoyard village of the Vanoise National Park is renowned for its off-piste skiing in addition to its hiking routes between 3000 and 3800 m (Archeboc, Ruitoir, Valle d'Aosta ...). Nestled in the middle of the trees at an altitude of 1550 m, the resort has managed to respect the traditional architecture made of stone, wood and slate. Here, far from the crowds of major resorts (3300 beds today, not more than 5000 beds tomorrow), it is with family that one appreciates the tranquility and the conviviality of the places but also the wide offer of gliding that l 'we are skiers, snowboarders, telemarketers ...
This station unfairly misunderstood begins to seduce our compatriots thanks to other advantages than powder. Then put on your skis and follow our good addresses whether you are solo or in tribe.
On the skis
Until 22 April on an area of 32 km of tracks, (1550 to 2600 m). Ideal for children who can not get lost all the slopes arriving at the resort. And the 5 days package (121,70 € and 92,30 € for 7-12 year olds) entitles you to a half-price day at Les Arcs, La Plagne, Tignes, Val-d'Isère and La Rosière.
Off-piste skiing is the local specialty. All information at the Guides Office, tel: 06.14.62.90.24, www.guide-montagne-tarentaise.com
To sleep
The "catered chalet", a specialty made in England, is a house with all comforts including services, run by an English-speaking staff. Choice of a room or the entire cottage. The Peak, at the foot of the slopes, 8 spacious rooms, with jacuzzi on the terrace. Week in half board, tasting and champagne-aperitif included, for 1100 to 1880 € per person. (Tel: 04 79 06 30 55, www.premiere-neige.com ).
The Yellowstone, elegant ski lodge, 6 bedrooms, outdoor jacuzzi, massage, pilates and reflexology possible on site. 7 nights in half board for 1140 to 1900 € per person or 4 nights for 720 to 840 €. (Tel: 00.44.788.5.282.384, www.yellowstoneskilodge.co.uk ).
Restore
Le Monal, hotel-café-restaurant, historical post relay and guide base camp, warm atmosphere and invigorating cuisine, good wine cellar, count 45 €. (Tel: 04.79.06.90.07, www.le-monal.com ).
At the arrival of the chairlift of Grand Plan, Les Brevettes welcome the hungry with homemade ravioli and tasty omelettes (count 10 to 20 € Tel: 06.87.26.10.11)
It is the family address unavoidable (45 years of presence), in an old house of the mirror. At Mérie, we enjoy a chestnut soup with foie gras, a pig's hay cooked in hay and a clafoutis with apples and dried fruits ... (count 35-40 €. Tel. 04.79.06.90.16).
