Escapades in the Mercantour for a stay in the back country of Niçois: what to do and what to see in Valdeblore la Colmiane?
Last Alps-Maritimes commune on the border with the Italy Valdeblore covers 94.16 km2 – an area equivalent to that of Paris – and is populated by 870 inhabitants. On the heights of Mercantour, the town includes several villages in Val de Blore, including La Colmiane, a famous winter sports resort.
Visit Valdeblore la Colmiane, enjoy sports activities in the middle of the summer and winter, at an hour from the beaches of the Côte d’Azur. Perched at 1500-1800 meters above sea level, the station has everything to seduce its aficionados: all year round, all sports are in the spotlight. There are so many activities that can only be done in Valdeblore la Colmiane!
1. Les Folies du Lac Festival
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If you visit the surroundings to visit Valdeblore la Colmiane in July, don't miss the festival "Les madnesses du lac". Since 2001, this festival offers three days of free open-air concerts at the gates of Mercantour National Park : a natural setting dreamed of enjoying musical evenings at the expense, far from the growing tourist of an overcrowded coastline. You may see the Cannes-Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur Regional Orchestra, Richard Galliano or, among other things, the Mercantour Choirs. Classical music, jazz and international variety will seduce all melomaniacs, birds of passage in the region.
2. The winter sports station
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Located between 1500 meters and 1800 meters above sea level, all snow lovers will find shoes at their feet to live the passion of skiing sports. Ski – with the possibility to pass its flakes at the French ski school -, snow cannons, half-pipe for freestyle, airbag, snowboard, snowshoe rides, toboggan trail, and the must: a giant 2.6-kilometre zipline, taking you 120 km/h, sensations strong guarantees!
3. Summer activities in Valdeblore la Colmiane
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When nature regains its rights after freezing all winter under its thick hermine coat, you can visit Valdeblore la Colmiane just steps from Vésubie, in a large sunny valley, surrounded by mountains and sprinkled with gigantic forests. A breathtaking wildlife awaits you on your hiking trails: chamois, bouquetins, marmots and raptors. A dream setting to enjoy a panoramic view of the Mercantour chain and the valleys of The Vesubie and Valdeblore.
How to get to Valdeblore la Colmiane?
If you're in a car, from Nice , take the highway to the exit Nice St Isidore (N°52), then take the M6202 towards Digne. At the bridge of the Mescla, turn right on the M2205, then, after La Bollinette, take right the M2565. There is also the possibility to go to Valdeblore by bus, always from Nice: take the 730 line, the route is 1,50€.
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