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 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 climbing skins depending on the route.
Three approaches:
- Freeride
- Freerando
- 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
- Flexible format for personalised coaching
- €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 touring equipment
- All-mountain technique work, avalanche safety, forest or high-altitude routes
- €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
- €500 for up to 2 people
- €550 for 3 people or more
Booking online: additional fees apply.
Book via email, WhatsApp or phone:
Online booking : additional fees apply.
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
- Freerando
- 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
- €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
- Introduction to splitboard or carry your board on the pack to reach wild itineraries
- €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 variery of Sainte Foy’s itineraries
- Safety equipment provided and teaching of how to use those and how to behave in the mountain
- €500 for up to 2 people
- €550 for 3 people or more
Booking online: additional fees apply.
Book via email, WhatsApp or phone:
Online booking : additional fees apply.
Heliskiing in Sainte-Foy: The Ultimate Experience
Thanks to its proximity to the Italian border, From Sainte-Foy you can access La Rosièere which offers drops on Italian slopes or days combining flights and descents. Our guides oversee each trip with a full safety briefing and all equipment provided.
Our Heliskiing Packages:
FLY 'N HIKE COMBO
- 1 flight + 1 tour
- 8am–6pm
- Group of 4
- 3,500m vertical drop
- Safety equipment provided
- Price: please contact us
LA THUILE CLASSIC
- 2 flights
- 8am–3pm
- Group of 4
- 3,200m vertical drop
- Safety equipment provided
- Price: please contact us
CLASSIC +
- 3 flights
- 8am–5pm
- Group of 4
- 4,500m vertical drop
- Safety equipment provided
- Price: please contact us
Book via email, WhatsApp or phone:
Freeriding Ski Touring & Splitboarding (back country)
Want to experience the mountain in its purest form? Our Snocool guides offer ski touring and splitboarding trips on request, combining physical challenge, freedom, and the joy of being immersed in wild, untouched nature.
Freeriding combines the efficiency of ski lifts with the physical challenge of a short skinning ascent—the perfect balance of immediate fun and sporty exploration. It grants access to exclusive slopes otherwise unreachable, optimising downhill time and varying pleasures between intense freeriding and mountain immersion.
Ski touring, Splitboarding or Freeriding 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.
In Tignes and Val d’Isère, routes abound: ridges above the Sache Valley, Grande Motte Glacier couloirs, Fornet slopes, or border passes into Italy.
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 Ski Touring, splitboarding or Freeriding – Use of ski lifts + short ascent. Technique, transitions, effort management
- Full Day – Ascent, picnic, and off-piste descent
- Hut Tour – 2+ days with overnight refuge stays
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 DVA 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)
206 Rue du Grand Plan, 73232 Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, France
Misha coordinates all logistics for a smooth, stress-free departure.
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 DVA, 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 DVA, 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.
