La Colmiane is a ski resort in the Southern Alps massif, in the Alpes-Maritimes. The ski area stretches over 30 km of runs between 1,500 m and 1,800 m, served by 8 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.
La Colmiane is a small family resort at 1,500 m in the Mercantour, with 25 km of runs. Just 1h30 from Nice, it offers accessible skiing in a protected natural setting within the National Park. An authentic village with a typical Southern Alps atmosphere.
- Above Saint-Martin-Vésubie
- Family-friendly and accessible
- Unspoilt Alpes-Maritimes
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, La Colmiane focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 30 km of runs are perfectly suited to a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. La Colmiane's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, 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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. La Colmiane's modest altitude, with its base at 1,500 m and summit at 1,800 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the most reliable months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before departure is strongly recommended. With a day lift pass at just 22€, La Colmiane is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget or skiers who want to get out on the slopes often without breaking the bank, it's a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: La Colmiane doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
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.
