Sainte Foy Resort

Patisserie Sampling

• Maison Chevallot, Val d’Isère
• An almond croissant and a 'café au lait' from the Maison Chevallot bakery and tea house is a must do leisure activity in Val d’Isère. Try any of the tempting pastries, cakes and chocolates which the bakery has specialised in since 1965 (milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and chocolate truffles). The bakery is run by Patrick Chevallot, voted best French pastry chef (1993) and consultant to world-famous French chocolatier Valrhona.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 16 09
  

Spa, Swimming, Massage & Pilates

In Sainte Foy resort there are two luxury spa centres, perfect for relaxing in after a day on the ski slopes. Why not also enjoy a massage in the comfort of your ski chalet; just let us know and we will arrange your appointment.

• Les Fermes de Sainte Foy Spa
• As well as the indoor swimming pool there is also a range of spa therapies and treatments including facials, body massage, body scrubs and body wraps. Personal programmes can also be tailored to you.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 14 61
  
• Massage, Pilates & Reflexology, Mountain Equilibre
• Alternative therapies and fitness in the mountains; relaxing massage, sports massage, pilates and reflexology are all on offer with Sarah Sissons. The Mountain Equilibre studio is just 10 minutes from Sainte Foy resort in the local village or treatments can be booked for your chalet or apartment in resort.
  t: +33 (0)6 87 82 33 36
  
• Première Neige Massage
• Enjoy a Swedish massage or a hot stone massage in the comfort of your luxury chalet or apartment! Available Monday to Friday and subject to availability. Book your massage with our in-house masseuse through the concierge team
  
• Spa & Fitness Centre
• The spa & fitness centre, comprising heated indoor pool, saunas, steam room, plus fitness room, is just two or three minutes' walk from the resort centre.
  Winter Opening Hours: Sun-Fri 16.30-20.00
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 68 47
  

Some excellent public swimming pools are also just a short distance from Sainte Foy:

• Bourg Saint Maurice, Centre Nautique
• Just 25 minutes' drive from Sainte Foy, the indoor swimming pool in Bourg Saint Maurice offers a 25m lane pool as well as a shallow children's pool. In summer the outdoor 50m pool is open and has a range of diving boards. The swimming pool is located just across the road from Intermarché and Super U.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 07 09 27
  
• Tignes Le Lac, Le Lagon
• The aqua centre, Le Lagon, at Tignes Le Lac is only 25 minutes away from Sainte Foy and children under 5 are admitted at no charge. There is an indoor 25m lane pool, a children's paddling pool, as well as water slides, a waterfall and whirlpool seats. A separate spa area contains steam baths, saunas, fun showers, and a solarium. The aqua centre also contains a gym.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 40 29 95
  
• Val d'Isère Swimming Pool
• Located on the nursery slopes of Val d'Isère and only 25 minutes from Sainte Foy, the swimming centre here has a 25m indoor pool, an aquagym, plus swimming lessons can be arranged.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 05 90
  

Farm Visits

• La Ferme de l'Adroit, Val d’Isère
• Take the children on a guided tour of a traditional Alpine farm! Watch the ancient art of cheese making, meet the cheese-making cows and all of the farm animals! The cheese is on sale too, should you wish to take away a special souvenir.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 13 02
  

Horse Riding

• Evolution 2, Tignes
• Discover the mountains by horseback! There are a range of itineraries for children 8 years old and above, beginners to experienced riders. Evening outings are also arranged with a complimentary glass of 'vin chaud'.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
  

Husky Riding

• Evolution 2, Sainte Foy & Tignes
• Experience this unique travel experience and explore the forest pathways of Sainte Foy with your own team of eager huskies. For families with young children or those looking to sit back and enjoy the fresh mountain air of the Alps, enjoy the easier paced half hour outing along the lakeside at Tignes, opting either to go as a driver or a passenger. Availability is very limited so please make sure you book well in advance.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 35 76

Ice Skating

• Val d’Isère Ice Rink
• Nothing captures the ambience of winter more than an exhilarating spin around the outdoor ice rink in Val d’Isère. Located in the main resort above the 'Centre Car Park' and open from December (every day 2-5pm) to early March, depending on weather conditions.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 22 09 96

Snow Shoeing

• Hire snow rackets (snowshoes) from the ski shops in Sainte Foy and set off on paths that wind through the forests to the listed village of Le Monal with spectacular views across to the glaciers on Mont Pourri. Visit the farming hamlets of Le Planay and the St Guerin chapel along the way. Guided snowshoe trips, where you can learn about the local flora and fauna, can also be arranged.

Helicopter Rides

• Evolution 2, Tignes & Val d'Isère
• Contemplate the unique Alpine landscape of the Tarentaise Valley from the air. A choice of four different helicopter itineraries will give you a new perspective of the world that you will never forget! Watch skiers go by as you fly over Val d’Isère or fly to the roof of Europe and visit Mont Blanc! Helicopters are also a rapid and exhilarating way to get between resorts!
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
  

Ice Climbing

• Evolution 2, Tignes & Val d’Isère
• Taste the world of mountaineering with a fun and accessible half day introduction to ice climbing. No experience is necessary, just a keen desire for adventure! See the fairy tale world of frozen waterfalls and crystals up close, either with spectacular views across the lake to Tignes, or the multi pitch beginner’s route in Val d’Isère. All material provided, you just need to bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes/boots and your ski gloves. Minimum of four people. Available twice a week.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
  

Ice Diving

• Evolution 2, Tignes Le Lac
• Explore the underwater world of the lake at Tignes Le Lac and go for a 15 minute ice dive! No diving experience necessary and all equipment supplied. Available everyday from 11:00 to 16:00, from mid-December to early April.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
  

Ice Driving

• Evolution 2, Tignes Les Brevieres
• Discover the thrilling sport of ice driving behind the wheel of a Subaru Justy or Imprezza with the fully qualified driving instructors. Sample the ice skid pan, emergency braking, lock steering, reverse lock, and controlled skidding! Available on the ice circuit at Tignes Les Brevieres from early December to mid March.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
  

Parapenting/Paragliding

• Alerion
• Soar through the skies of the valley and land on the snow! Tandem flights, performance and bespoke flights.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 04 18 90
  
• Arcs en Ciel
• Fourteen years of parapenting experience, based in Bourg Saint Maurice and flying from Les Arcs.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 07 61 91
  
• Mountain River High
• Fly tandem, from the top of the mountain! For age 6 and over. Private lessons also available.
  t: +33 (0)6 12 90 10 62
  

Quad Biking & Buggies

• Evolution 2, Tignes
• Experience the unique sensations alone on a quad, or shared by two in a buggy! Ten and twenty minute sessions plus the Fun Buggy Trophy Challenge!
  t: +33 (0)4 79 06 35 76
  

Ski Biking

• SkiBike, Sainte Foy
• Looking for something different? Try racing down the slopes of Sainte Foy on a ski bike! With short, blade skiis for extra feet stability, sit on the bike and steer it down the pistes. For all ages and skiing abilities.
  t: +33 (0)6 75 42 40 91
  

Snowmobiling

• Arc Aventures, Les Arcs
• Hold on tight for a high speed adventure that will make the mundane drive to work seem like a far off dream! Learn to drive the skidoo yourself or enjoy being the passenger. Led by a guide, you can race around a specially selected track once the ski lifts have closed in Arc 1800. Passengers must be over 12 and drivers over 18 and holding a current driving licence.
  t: +33 (0)4 79 07 60 00