Located at 1,500 metres altitude, less than 1h30 from Nice, La Colmiane is a human-scale resort in the Alpes-Maritimes, nestled on the heights of the Vésubie valley. Snuggled at the foot of the Mercantour National Park, it offers an exceptional natural setting, between forests, ridges and alpine pastures. Known for its giant zip line and family ski area, La Colmiane stands out for its four-season offer, good sunshine and remarkable accessibility from the French Riviera.
La Colmiane
Overview
La Colmiane
📏 Altitude: 1500 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 30 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 25 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of La Colmiane
La Colmiane is a quiet village resort — convivial and well designed for families. Its architecture blends chalets, small residences and functional buildings well integrated into the landscape. You will find everything you need: accommodation, restaurants, ski school, shops and childcare facilities. It offers a balanced mix of sport, nature and relaxation, remaining financially accessible and without tourist excess.
Our review — La Colmiane
2.8/5
Ski area — key figures — La Colmiane
- 🌟 Village resort (Alpes-Maritimes)
- 📏 1500 m Village altitude (1790 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 21 runs
🚠 7 ski lifts
Average lift age: 32 years
When to visit
La Colmiane in summer
In summer, La Colmiane offers a true adventure playground for all ages. High-altitude lake walks, via ferrata, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding and paragliding punctuate the days. The resort is home to the longest zip-line in France (2,663 metres) — a real attraction. A tree-top adventure park, a summer rail sledge, mini-golf and an equestrian centre complete the offer. Nearby, quick access to the Madone de Fenestre, the Gordolasque valley or Saint-Martin-Vesubie opens up the treasures of the Mercantour.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Tree climbing
La Colmiane in winter
In winter, La Colmiane offers a simple but complete ski area, suited to families, beginners and relaxed skiers. Tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snowshoe walks and even winter paragliding are also available. The atmosphere is peaceful, far from the crowds of the large resorts. Its sunny position, good snow cover (reinforced by a solid snowmaking network) and children’s entertainment make it a privileged destination for a gentle, immersive stay just minutes from the Mediterranean.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
Skiing
Below is an overview of the ski area accessible from La Colmiane: La Colmiane (alpin).
Ski area — La Colmiane
⛰️ Altitudes: 1420 m – 1790 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 30 km
💰 Day pass: 25 €
The La Colmiane ski area extends from 1,500 to 1,800 metres altitude. It offers 30 km of runs across 6 ski lifts and 20 runs (3 green, 7 blue, 8 red, 2 black). Ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers, it also has fun zones, a children’s snow garden and a toboggan area. Snowmaking covers nearly 85% of the ski area. La Colmiane is perfect for learning, improving and enjoying skiing in complete serenity.
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Ski pass prices — La Colmiane
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from La Colmiane.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Colmiane (alpin skiing) | 25 € | 126 € | 345 € | 2025-2026 |
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