by Womble | May 31, 2020 | Diary of a lockdown in Sainte Foy
Sainte Foy Tarentaise : 31 May 2020 A trip to the Sassière Valley One of the joys of living in the Alps all year round is that you get to enjoy watching the seasons change. Right now is one of these special moments, as the mountain sheds its heavy coat of winter...
by Womble | May 27, 2020 | New Arpettaz Chairlift
Sainte Foy Tarentaise ~ 27 May 2020 The big news in Sainte Foy is that the Arpettaz (Second) Lift is being replaced this summer. Now that work has actually started this week, it feels real, and believable! Each week we will be providing an update with lots of...
by Womble | May 26, 2020 | Diary of a lockdown in Sainte Foy
Sainte Foy Tarentaise Week 2 : 17 ~ 23 May 2020 After some feedback from one of our readers I’ve decided to rename this edition of the diary and the previous one as ‘Déconfinement in Sainte Foy’. This makes more sense as we are no longer in full lockdown,...
by Womble | May 19, 2020 | Foodies' Corner
Get ready for the Sting! It’s end of April & I have just found my first patch of stinging nettles. Bear in mind I live 1550m above sea level deep in the French Alps so I usually get things a little late here or not at all ???? Anyway I’m going to show...
by Womble | May 18, 2020 | Diary of a lockdown in Sainte Foy
Sainte Foy Tarentaise Day 57: Sunday 10 May 2020 Sunday mornings were made for replenishing your body with plenty of rest and healthy goodness. This morning: Lie in until 09h00 – tick. (Move to the balcony). Homemade muesli with fresh fruit – tick. ...