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⛷ Southern Alps

Gréolières-les-Neiges

📍 Alpes-Maritimes
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
3
20%
Green
2
13%
Blue
9
60%
Red
1
7%
Black
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15
Number of runs
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20 km
Skiable runs
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1,400m
Village altitude
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1,800m
Summit
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7
Lifts
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22€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Very affordable (1/10) · SnowFinder index from € (the cheapest) to €€€€€ (the most expensive)
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Practical information

Gréolières-les-Neiges is a ski resort in the Southern Alps massif, in the Alpes-Maritimes. The ski area stretches over 20 km of runs between 1,400 m and 1,800 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass 22€ per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

About Gréolières-les-Neiges

Gréolières-les-Neiges is the southernmost ski resort in mainland France, at 1,450 m in the Alpes-Maritimes. Just 35 km from Cannes and Grasse, its 20 km of runs offer the only chance to ski a few kilometres from the sea. A rare geographical phenomenon.

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  • 90 km from Nice
  • Skiing with your toes in the Mediterranean
  • Very family-friendly and accessible
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Did you know?
It is one of the ski resorts closest to the sea in France: located on the northern slope of the Cheiron massif, it is only 21 km as the crow flies from the Mediterranean. On a clear day, you can ski with a view of the sea.
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Gréolières-les-Neiges

Gréolières-les-Neiges is a modest, low-key resort with 20 km of runs, offering an intimate skiing experience far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Gréolières-les-Neiges' family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Southern Alps for getting children started on skiing. The modest altitude of Gréolières-les-Neiges, starting at 1,400 m and reaching 1,800 m at the top, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 22€, Gréolières-les-Neiges is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to make the most of their days without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short, Gréolières-les-Neiges does not compete with the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather at Gréolières-les-Neiges
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
60
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📍 Village (1,400 m) vs Summit (1,800 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,400 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
60 cm average

At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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