Summer in Sainte Foy
A Joy All Year Round
Sainte Foy is a popular location for summer holidays as well as winter ski breaks. Being a traditional Alpine village has its advantages in the summer months, when, unlike purpose built ski resorts, the village really comes to life, with a wealth of activities on tap for the active - or those who just want to enjoy some clean mountain air over a glass or two of wine!!
Walking, mountain biking, kayaking, white water rafting and paragliding are all popular summer pursuits. And with the mountain passes into Italy only a few km along the road, Sainte Foy is a fantastic base from which to explore this region of Europe.
Bourg St Maurice is renowned for it's kayaking on the River Isere, and it's also a great place to enjoy the thrills and spills of white-water rafting - great fun for all the family!!
A number of companies in the Sainte Foy area offer paragliding lessons, as well as tandem flights with an instructor, which is an excellent way to experience this exciting sport, and get some fantastic views of the mountains.
In the heart of the Malgovert forest in Séez, there is an adventure playground - another great place for a day out, with aerial walkways, zip wires, rope swings etc. Fun for ALL the family, with different routes for adults and children of various ages. Safety is assured since you are constantly connected to a safety wire as you go round the circuits.
The Centre Nautique in Bourg St Maurice is a wonderful place to while away a few hours, with both indoor and outdoor pools, diving boards and slides. With enclosed grassy areas around the pool, it's a great place to take the children, where they can roam free in a safe environment.
There are a number of interesting mountain villages to visit - the most famous of which is Le Monal, which is classified as an historic site, and only accessible on foot, as vehicle access is banned in order to preserve the environment.
