Experience the Mountain Differently with Snocool
Nestled between Tignes and Val d’Isère, Sainte-Foy Tarentaise is a true off-piste and freeride ski/snowboarding paradise.
At Snocool, we guide you safely off the beaten track with certified professionals who are mountain enthusiasts and experts in the terrain.
Each outing is tailor-made to your desires: engaged freeriding, discovery descents, heliskiing, or freeriding.
Our priorities: fun, safety, and authenticity.
Why Choose Snocool?
Certified and experienced guides
Guided by certified and experienced professionals.
100% customised outings
100% customised outings based on skill level and weather conditions.
Safety equipment provided
Safety equipment provided (backpack with an avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe).
Access to the most beautiful border peaks
Access to the most beautiful border peaks.
Flexibility, teaching, and care
Flexibility, teaching, and care.
Off-Piste Skiing in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Snocool off-piste ski sessions are designed for those looking to discover a different side of the mountains: wild, quiet and truly free.
Our guides adapt each session to your level and the conditions — from first-time experiences to experts for iconic descents.
Sainte-Foy offers:
- Hidden valleys away from the crowds
- Fresh powder days after snowfall
- Stunning views of Mont Pourri and La Sassière
An ideal playground for both discovery and more committed off-piste adventures.
Your session may include some hiking, with the option to use skins depending on the route.
Three approaches:
- Freeride
- Lift accessed backcountry
- Ski touring
Coming with friends? Skiers and snowboarders can ride together!
Our Off-Piste Skiing Packages:
Hourly Session
- Discovery or targeted technical session
- Ideal for learning safety basics or improving terrain reading
- Minimum 2 hours for an intro session
- Safety kit provided
- €70/hour and €10 per additional person
(example: 2 hours = €140 for 1 person or €160 for 2 people)
Half-Day
- 4 hours of adventure to explore the best routes accessible from the lifts
- 4 hours of introduction to off-piste using the ski touring equipment
- All-mountain technique work, avalanche safety, forest or high-altitude routes
- Safety kit provided
- €300 for up to 2 people
- €340 for 3 people or more
Full day
- Complete exploration of the area and wild valleys
- Option to include a touring ascent, Sainte Foy has endless itineraries
- Picnic in the mountain or lunch break as you prefer
- Safety kit provided
- €550 for the day
- 9:00 to 4:30 or
- 9:30 to 5:00
Booking online: a 3.5% fee applies.
Book via email / WhatsApp / phone: 0% fee applies
Off-Piste Snowboarding in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Off-piste snowboard sessions are designed for riders seeking freedom and pure sensations.
Our instructor-guides take you through terrain suited to your level, combining technique, enjoyment and safety.
Forests, bowls, valleys and steeper lines — Sainte-Foy is full of unique spots for an unforgettable day of riding, far from the crowds.
Each session is fully tailored to help you progress or simply enjoy the mountain at its best.
Your session may include hiking, with the option to use climbing skins depending on the route.
Three approaches:
- Freeride
- Lift accessed backcountry
- Splitboarding
Coming as a group? Mix skiers and snowboarders for a shared adventure.
Our Off-Piste Snowboarding Packages:
Hourly Session
- Individual coaching to improve terrain reading and edge control
- Runs in the forest
- Minimum 2 hours for an intro session
- Safety kit provided
- €70/hour and €10 per additional person
(example: 2 hours = €140 for 1 person or €160 for 2 people)
Half-Day
- 4 hours to perfect your technique on fresh snow while being away from the crowds
- Ideal for a first guided freeride experience
- Try splitboarding, or hike with your board on your backpack to reach remote and untouched descents.
- Safety kit provided
- €300 for up to 2 people
- €340 for 3 people or more
Full Day
- Freeride exploration of the entire Sainte-Foy slope using a splitboard (or not)
- Focus on terrain reading, powder turns, and safety while exploring the variety of Sainte Foy’s itineraries
- Safety kit provided, with instruction on how to use it and how to stay safe in the mountains.
- €550 for the day
Booking online: a 3.5% fee applies.
Book via email / WhatsApp / phone: 0% fee applies
Heliskiing in Sainte-Foy: The Ultimate Experience
Thanks to its proximity to the Italian border, Sainte-Foy offers access to spectacular heli-skiing. Departing from La Rosière, which is linked to La Thuile in Italy, helicopters can drop you on stunning Italian summits for unforgettable off-piste descents.
Heli-skiing is available for pre-formed groups of four participants. Unfortunately, we are unable to match individual guests or create groups, so please contact us only if your group is already complete.
Our guides oversee each trip with a full safety briefing.
Our Heliskiing Packages:
FLY 'N HIKE COMBO
- 1 flight + 1 hike
- 9am–5pm
- Group of 4
- 3,500m vertical drop
- Safety equipment provided
- Price: please contact us
LA THUILE CLASSIC
- 2 flights
- 9am–3pm
- Group of 4
- 3,200m vertical drop
- Safety equipment provided
- Price: please contact us
CLASSIC +
- 3 flights
- 9am–4pm
- Group of 4
- 4,500m vertical drop
- Safety equipment provided
- Price: please contact us
Book via email / WhatsApp / phone: 0% fee applies
Freeriding Backcountry, Ski Touring & Splitboarding
Want to experience the mountains in their purest form? Our Snocool guides offer lift assisted backcountry, ski touring and splitboarding trips on request, combining physical challenge, freedom, and the joy of being immersed in wild, untouched nature.
Lift accessed backcountry blends lift efficiency with the physical challenge of a short skinning ascent (from the top of the lifts)—the perfect balance of instant gratification and exploratory adventure. It grants access to exclusive slopes otherwise unreachable, optimising downhill time while adding a physical dimension.
Ski touring is for those who want to completely escape the hustle of the pistes. Every ascent becomes a personal challenge, every descent a reward in wild, preserved surroundings.
Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise offers endless possibilities, from the ridges above the Aiguille chairlift and the wild Vallon du Clou to the Pointe de la Foglietta and the spectacular peaks along the Italian border.
For snowboarders, splitboarding is the touring version of your board—a snowboard that splits into two skis for the ascent (with skins) and reassembles for the descent. It’s the ultimate blend of freeride freedom and ski-touring versatility.
Options :
- Intro to freeriding: Ski Touring/Splitboarding – kick turn, effort management
- Lift-assisted backcountry – short ascents, transitions technique, effort management
- Full Day – Ascent, picnic, and off-piste descent
- Ski Raid – 2+ days with overnight stays in mountain refuges
Available on request only
Flexibility and Safety First
Our outings take place in small groups (maximum 6 people per guide). Before each departure, a full safety briefing is conducted:
- Learning or reviewing avalanche device use
- Progression rules
- Terrain reading and group management
Our guides share their knowledge so that you too can become an active participant in your safety.
Why Choose Snocool?
Because Sainte-Foy is a preserved gem, far from the crowds, and our guides know all its secrets.
Because we place safety, conviviality, and freedom at the heart of every adventure.
And because with Snocool, off-piste skiing becomes a human experience above all.
Meeting Points
- Off-Piste Ski & Snowboard, freeriding with ski touring or splitboarding: Top of the Marmotte magic carpet, near the main chairlift. If you don’t own your kit, meet in our office so we can provide a safety kit for everyone.
- Heliski: Full organisation with Misha, our manager (logistics, group, equipment, schedules)
The standard meeting point for our off-piste adventures is inside our office
Meeting point à la carte if you already have all the necessary safety equipment.
Practical Information
- Outings guided by state-certified guides
- Groups limited to 6 participants
- Safety equipment provided
- Specific mountain insurance recommended
Recommended Equipment
Off-piste skis or snowboard
Helmet (mandatory)
Back pack including a avalanche device, shovel, and probe provided by Snocool
Goggles, sunscreen
Warm, waterproof clothing
Gloves
Backpack with water and snacks
Book Your Adventure with Snocool
Ready to experience off-piste, or heliskiing?
Contact Misha, our manager in Sainte-Foy.
She takes care of everything: logistics, safety, and group composition.
For heliskiing, get in touch only if you are a group of 4.
Passionate and Experienced
Guides
Our guides all share the same philosophy: to pass on their love of the mountain safely.
Terrain experts and attentive teachers, they adapt each outing to your pace and level.
FAQ Off-Piste Outings in Sainte-Foy
What level do I need to participate?
From red run level for off-piste.
Heliskiing is reserved for confirmed skiers or riders who have already experienced a guided off-piste experience.
Is safety equipment provided?
Yes: a technical backpack which include a avalanche device, shovel, probe (and ABS on request). A full briefing is included before each outing.
What happens in bad weather?
Our guides adapt the itineraries, Sainte Foy has a large range of forest, nice to ride when it snows.
Can I come as a group?
Yes! Up to 4 people for heliskiing and 6 maximum for off-piste.
Are outings available in English?
Absolutely! Our guides are multilingual: French, English, Dutch…
Are trips cancelled in case of avalanche risk?
No. There is always some avalanche risk in the mountains. Our guides prioritize your safety by carefully studying the avalanche bulletin (BRA) and choosing slopes that are as safe as possible. That’s why our guides are so skilled—they stay safe while responsibly selecting the best snow for you to ski.
