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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise ski resort
Tier B — Favored

📷 Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise

Europe

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise

Closed for the season

Season ended April 19, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 19

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

6

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

3

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1550m

Overview

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 19, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is a ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its preserved natural setting and traditional Savoyard architecture. The resort offers 800 hectares of skiable terrain with a mix of groomed runs and extensive off-piste opportunities, appealing to both families and advanced skiers seeking tranquility and unspoiled landscapes. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a ski school, and a welcoming village atmosphere, making it distinct for its authentic charm and uncrowded slopes.

Resort Info

Summit2620m
Base1550m
Vertical1070m
Lifts6
Runs25
Skiable Area537.3 acres
Average snowfall148 inches / 376 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedApril 19, 2026
Projected openingDecember 14, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

La Maison à Colonnes – This cozy and welcoming bar is renowned for its authentic Savoyard atmosphere, friendly service, and selection of local wines and craft beers, making it a favorite spot for après-ski relaxation in Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise.

Snow Summary

2620mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Base

1550m

Temp

19.5°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

Mid-Mountain

2085m

Temp

--°C

Wind

7km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

Summit

2620m

Temp

11.1°C

Wind

16.7km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise El Niño rank & forecast

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise ranks #124 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +7% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#124 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +7% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 +46%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −22%'15-16 −4%'23-24 +46%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Webcam

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Resort Webcam

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
12 / 44.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
10 / 0
Sun, Aug 30
12 / 5
Mon, Aug 31
11 / 51.2mm
Tue, Sep 1
13 / -12.4mm
Wed, Sep 2
10 / 42.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.21.52.100000000.90.300.91.51.20.90.6
Temp (°C)101183105712771164125596
Wind (km/h)131694953935114483394
Gusts (km/h)727153253129173121314032244336262734

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2620m)

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GFS
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GEM
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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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11.5°

4.2°

17 km/h

Sat

29

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10.3°

0.3°

9 km/h

Sun

30

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12.4°

4.5°

10 km/h

Mon

31

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10.8°

4.9°

12 km/h

Tue

1

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12.8°

-0.7°

9 km/h

Wed

2

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9.5°

4.2°

10 km/h

Thu

3

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12.2°

1.9°

9 km/h

Fri

4

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16°

6.6°

9 km/h

Sat

5

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17.4°

9.3°

8 km/h

Sun

6

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17.5°

8.8°

12 km/h

Summit elevation (2620m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 503cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 492cm full-season avg

503cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~392.3 cm. That's 22% below the 5-year average (503 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 20% below the 30-year average (492 cm).

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 641cm with an average of 137 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November97.7cm17 days44cm82cm21.9cm
December105.4cm18 days104cm140cm22.8cm
January95cm17 days147cm181cm20.1cm
February72.8cm16 days172cm200cm16cm
March81.3cm18 days185cm210cm17.1cm
April71.7cm18 days178cm204cm16cm
May54.9cm14 days125cm175cm14.3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 14, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, ERA5 season snowfall median was 574 cm (226 in), about 8% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

574 cm

10 El Niño winters · 8% below median

All-season median

624 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10574 cm485 cm – 695 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12636 cm550 cm – 738 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8659 cm595 cm – 704 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise

Where is Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is a ski resort in France.
How high is Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise runs from a base elevation of 1,550 m (5,085 ft) to a summit of 2,620 m (8,596 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,070 m (3,510 ft).
How big is Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise has 1,328 acres (537 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise?
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise get in a typical season?
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise averages 148 inches / 376 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #124 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise averaged +7% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 +46%. A pattern, not a promise.