Sainte Foy Resort

A hidden gem in the French Alps

Getting to Sainte Foy

Introduction

Sainte Foy is located in the heart of the French Tarentaise and is very easy to get to by air, rail or road. The nearest airports are Chambery, Grenoble, Geneva and Lyon and we can help you find the best flights available as well as being able to offer our own airport transfers.

There are several options when considering how best to get to resort; a short flight with a private airport pickup in a Première Neige minibus, a rail journey with Eurostar from either London, Ashford or direct from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice, or a ferry ride then self-drive from Calais.

We understand that traveling can often be the most stressful aspect of your holiday so we have taken several steps to make your journey as smooth as possible:

1. Sunday Transfers

This allows you to avoid the Saturday road and airport congestion which in peak season can take up to 8 hours! This also has the advantage of allowing you to ski on Saturday, the quietest day on the slopes...

2. Independent Travel

You choose the fastest, most convenient method of travel at times that suit you. By booking flights or ferries yourself you benefit from the savings too. If you prefer to drive the whole way (about 10 hours from Calais) there are always bargains to be had on the cross channel ferries.

3. Private Transfers

Due to popular demand we have expanded our fleet of luxury VW transporter minibuses. Why not be met at the airport by one of our experienced drivers in our new VW transporters? With plenty of luggage space, comfortable seating and child/baby seats, it’s the best way to travel! Transfers are based on a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 8 people.

Air Travel

Fact & Links
Suggested airlines servicing Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery airports

Rail Travel

Fact & Links
  • Eurostar operate services from the UK directly to Bourg Saint Maurice railway station during the winter.
  • Bourg Saint Maurice is just 20-25 minutes' drive from Sainte Foy resort.
  • There are two direct Eurostar trains a week: Friday p.m. and Saturday a.m.
  • Alternatively, take the Eurostar service to Paris then change to a TGV high-speed train that connects Paris directly to Bourg Saint Maurice.
  • Eurostar services via Paris depart on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and take 4 hours 40 minutes.
  • During the French school holidays at Christmas and in February, the TGV runs daily.

Road Travel

Fact & Links

Download our travel map which shows all the main roads to Sainte Foy along with approximate distances.

  • The journey from Calais to Sainte Foy takes about 10-11 hours depending on stops and traffic.
  • The only way into the valley in winter is via Albertville and Moutiers.
  • The Col de Petit St Bernard and Col de l’Iseran are closed in winter despite what SatNav might say!
  • The roads are usually cleared very regularly but do make sure you have snow chains just in case.