Make a holiday rental, home or chalet in Val d'Isere, Tignes or Sainte Foy your home away from home

These three skiing and snowboarding resorts are in the world famous Savoie area of the French Alps. It is a global attraction for anyone wishing to ski, snowboard or enjoy any snow sport during the winter, and for fantastic walking, mountain biking and climbing during the summer.

Things to do in Val d'Isere, Tignes or Sainte Foy, France

The huge range of activities in the Val d'Isere, Tignes and Sainte Foy area are well documented. From any ski chalet in Val d'Isere, Sainte Foy rental or Tignes accommodation, skiing, snowboarding, snow shoe treks, cross country skiing, bob sleighing, ice climbing, skating, snow-mobiling, ice driving, husky sleighs and snow parks are within easy reach. During the summer, the hiking, climbing, mountain biking, parasailing and the indoor sports centres are open too.

Places to holiday in Val d'Isere, Tignes or Sainte Foy, France

Sainte Foy is a true alpine village in the heart of the mountains, near the huge skiing resorts of Val d'Isere, Tignes and La Plagne. During the winter it acts as a peaceful resort with fantastic off piste, and good access to the large ski resorts if desired. In the summer it becomes a haven for hikers and mountainbikers, and remains one of the best kept secrets in the Alps for renting a holiday rental or ski chalet.

Val d'Isere and Tignes are twin resorts, both high in the Alps and therefore good snow is almost guaranteed throughout the season. Val d'Isere is an exclusive and luxury resort, whilst Tignes is a great place for mixed parties due the magnificent array of ski schools and dramatic black runs.

The oldest of the villages of Tignes is Tignes les Brevieres. It is the prettiest alpine village in the region. It holds a few bars, pizzerias and a ski school, making it a perfect destination to learn to ski and discover the charm and lifestyle of the French Alps. It also has a magnificent ice driving circuit.

Weather in Val d'Isere, Tignes or Sainte Foy, France

Summer temperatures are mild, perfect for enjoying the great scenery, walking and mountain biking available from the ski chalets and self catering accommodation of Val d'Isere, Tignes and St Foy. Winters are cold, with averages dropping to 0°C, due to the altitude.

Travel to Val d'Isere, Tignes or Sainte Foy, France

There are three airports in the area surrounding Val d'Isere, Tignes and St Foy holiday rentals. Chambery (CMF), Lyon (LYN) and Geneva (GVA) Airports are all around 3 hours drive from the ski resorts, but there are transfers and busses available.