Grab the ski resort map for Sainte Foy Tarentaise to get a proper look at what's on offer across this quiet, off-the-beaten-track gem in the Tarentaise Valley. The trail map covers 26 runs spanning 1,070 metres of vertical from 2,620m down to 1,550m, with the terrain split across 1 beginner run, 7 intermediate pistes, and 12 advanced runs. You'll find 6 lifts in total—4 chairlifts and 2 drag lifts—serving the mountain, and while Sainte Foy operates as a standalone resort, its focus is firmly on uncrowded slopes and accessible off-piste terrain.
Download the Sainte Foy Tarentaise Piste Map (PDF & Image)
Best Runs in Sainte Foy Tarentaise
Sainte Foy's tight collection of marked pistes punches well above its weight, with most of the magic happening off-piste—but there are some absolute belters on the map too. Here's what you'll want to lap:
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Piste de l'Aiguille (Blue): A long, sweeping cruiser from the top of the Marquise chairlift that's perfect for building confidence with consistent pitch and wide-open space.
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Piste du Col (Blue): A mellow blue that winds through sparse trees from the col, offering stunning views across the valley without much technical demand.
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Piste de la Combe (Red): A genuinely challenging red that drops steeply through varied terrain, testing your carved turns and mogul tolerance in equal measure.
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Piste du Monal (Red): This run cuts a direct line down the fall line with sustained steepness and is a proper thigh-burner by the time you reach the bottom.
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Piste du Foglietta (Red): A technical red with tight turns and variable pitch that keeps you honest, especially when it gets chopped up later in the day.
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Piste Marquise (Black): The resort's marquee black run delivers relentless steep pitches and often develops a serious mogul field that'll sort the contenders from the pretenders.