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Alpes Maritimes
Between the Mediterranean and alpine peaks, ski touring in the Alpes-Maritimes offers a unique experience. Here, you can put on your skins just a few kilometers from the sea, with stunning views over the French Riviera and the Mercantour.
A variety of routes for everyone
The region attracts ski tourers with its diverse mountain ranges:
• easy outings around Boréon, Isola 2000 or Auron
• more technical routes in the Mercantour massif
• multi-day ski raids thanks to winter-open refuges
When to go ski touring in the Alpes-Maritimes?
The season runs from December to April:
• in winter, enjoy safe tours through forests and valleys
• in spring, higher routes open up with longer sunny days
• snow is often transformed, but eastern storms can bring excellent powder conditions
How to get there?
• By car: quick access from Nice via the Vésubie or Tinée valleys
• By train: the Nice–Tende line connects to some mountain villages
• By plane: Nice Côte d’Azur airport is the ideal gateway
Where to stay?
• numerous refuges in the Mercantour, some open in winter
• guesthouses and lodges in the valleys (Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Isola, Tende)
• hotels and B&Bs on the French Riviera, for a perfect mix of sea and mountains
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