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| Airport | Distance to Ste Foy | Approx. transfer time by road | Approx. transfer time by train (changes) |
| Chambery | 124km | 1 hours 30 minutes | 2 hours (0) |
| Geneva | 168km | 2 hours 30 minutes | 5 hours (3) |
| Grenoble | 191m | 2 hours 15 minutes | 3 hours (1) |
| Lyon St Exupery | 202km | 2 hours 15 minutes | 3 hours 40 minutes (1) |
Flying
The majority of airlines fly into Geneva (Switzerland), which has the most transport links to transfer you to the resort. The next biggest airport is Lyon St Exupery, which has public buses to the ski stations. The smaller airports of Chambery and Grenoble are closer but public transport links are fewer.
Train
Trains are an easy and an eco-friendly way of travelling down to the Alps. Get on a train after work and wake up at your destination. Eurostar operate the following services from the UK directly to Bourg St Maurice train atation, and the really good news is Sainte Foy is just 15 minutes away. There are two direct trains a week, as well as a TGV high speed link that runs from Paris.
The Snowtrain, run by Rail Europe, means a change in Paris but you can party all night in their legendary ‘disco carriage' - the ruin of many people's first day skiing!
Transfers
Bus transfers are the most economical way to travel to resort from the airport or train station. If possible, try to book your tickets well in advance - the buses can get very busy and some companies act on a reservation-only basis.
Hiring a car is the most flexible option of travelling to Sainte Foy and it means you can travel around to see other resorts. Winter tyres, snow chains and ski racks are normally available at additional costs - make sure you request them when booking (you are required by law to carry snow chains).
For door-to-door, taxis are a good option, although not the cheapest.
Self-drive
Driving to Sainte Foy will take you about 10/11 hours once you reach Calais or Boulogne. The motorways are the quickest route but you will have to pay around €50-60 in toll charges each way. If you are driving down on a Saturday, beware that the road after Albertville becomes a bottleneck for all traffic heading to the ski resorts in this part of the Alps.
N.B. The only way into the valley in winter is via Albertville and Moutiers. The Col de Petit St Bernard and Col D'Iseran are both closed in winter despite what your SatNav might say.
Before you go, check with your car insurers that you will be covered for your time in Europe. And don't forget the snow chains!
| Report date: | 30 Apr 2008 |
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| Last snowed: | na |
| Fresh snow: | cm |
| Lifts open: | na out of 7 |
Snow depth | |
| Lower slopes: | 0cm |
| Upper slopes: | 0cm |
Piste information | |
| On-piste: | na |
| Off-piste: | na |
| Resort runs: | na |
