Skiing in Isola 2000: lift passes, runs, where to stay

Isola 2000 at a glance

1,800 – 2,610 mSki area altitudevillage at 2,000 m

120 kmAdvertised runs54.9 km mapped

20Lifts

📅 2026-2027 season opening on 5 Dec 2026 Lifts 9am to 5pm

7 green22 blue13 red3 black

Ideal for
Weekend from Nice: 90 km, about 1h30
Beginners: free drag lift at the foot of the slopes
Riders: Tony's Snowland snow park at 2,300 m

Less suitable if
Hopping between resorts: no link
Old-village charm: resort built in 1971
Paris without a car: train to Nice, then bus

Snowy landscape in the Tavels and Costasse sector, March 2015

Snow-covered Cime de Méné, on the Isola 2000 ski area side

View from the Cime de Sistron, summit of the Isola 2000 ski area, April 2024

Weather, snow and webcams in Isola 2000

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MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.

📷 Resort centre 📷 Slopeside area 📷 Tête de la Cabane 📷 Cime de Sistron

Snow report · Avalanche bulletin

Where to stay in Isola 2000

Resort centre, slopeside

Shopping arcade, lift base stations, club hotels

Families€€

See accommodation →

Le Hameau

Self-catering flats around the Hameau roundabout, bus stop

Families, budget€ à €€

See accommodation →

Les Terrasses d'Azur

Residences and self-catering flats on the route de la Lombarde

Budget, groups€ à €€

See accommodation →

Les chalets

Chalets du Mercantour and de la Diva, set apart

Big budget, quiet€€€

See accommodation →

Recommended hotels for your budget

What to do in Isola 2000 besides skiing

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Dog sleddingIntroductory ride of about 45 minutes with a musher

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SnowmobilingGuided outings after the slopes close

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Ice drivingIce circuit, following in the tracks of the Andros Trophy

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SnowshoeingOn your own or with a mountain guide

Isola 2000 piste map and ski area

beginnerPélevosBeginners, racers and freestylers, with a snow park area

advancedSaint-SauveurCurves, moguls and tree-lined runs for seasoned skiers

intermediateLombardeDue south, on the Italian border, sunny all day

intermediateTony's SnowlandSnow park at 2,300 m: family zone, slopestyle, boardercross

Beginners: free drag lift and magic carpet at the foot of the slopes, Découverte pass at €30.80

OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.

Ski rental and lessons in Isola 2000

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Book your skis before you go

3 Skiset shops in Isola 2000, near the lifts
Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes

Skiset (3 shops) and Snowrental (5) · in the resort centre and at Le Hameau

🎿 See prices and book with Skiset

Ski lessons and schools

ESF Isola 2000ESFAbout a hundred instructors, lessons from age 3 International Ski School (ESI)independent schoolGroup lessons of up to 8 pupils

Lessons (2026-2027 season)	Price
Adult group lesson, 5 or 6 mornings	from €169
Children's lessons, 5 or 6 afternoons	from €134
Piou Piou, 5 or 6 afternoons	from €173
Club Piou Piou ski + nursery, mornings	€52

ESF Piou Piou for ages 3 to 5, with a ski + nursery option; Famille Plus-labelled resort

When to ski in Isola 2000

Best time: January to March

DecOpens 5 December

JanMain season

FebHolidays, high season

MarRuns up to 2,610 m

AprEnd of season depends on snow

Getting to Isola 2000

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TrainNice-Ville station, then bus · Paris 5h42

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CarTinée Valley, 17 km of hairpin bends · Nice 90 km

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PlaneNice Côte d'Azur · about 1h30

✈️ Compare flights 🚗 Rent a car

On site

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ShuttlesInternal electric shuttle, inclined lift, funicular; village-resort bus.

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HealthMedical practice and pharmacy in Isola 2000.

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Tourist officeIsola 2000 tourist office
Immeuble Le Pélevos, 06420 Isola 2000

Where to eat and unwind in Isola 2000

Few venues: a night bar (Le Crocodile Pub), concerts at Dos Hermanos

Restaurants in the resort

mountain brasserie

Dos Hermanos

Mountain specialities, cocktails, lounge and concerts

📍 Resort

mountain specialities

La Raclette

Raclette and mountain dishes

📍 Resort

brasserie, pizzas

The Rendez-vous

Pizzas, burgers, salads, homemade waffles, beer bar

📍 Resort

hotel restaurant

Le 2'25

Traditional cooking, 180° mountain views

📍 Hôtel Chalet Marano

Asian

Asia Street by Hermanas

Asian food to eat in, take away or delivered

📍 Resort

crêperie

La Marmotte

Crêpes, fondue and raclette

📍 Resort

seasonal cuisine

Les Gavouats

Below the chapel, terrace facing the mountains, lunch and dinner

📍 Slopeside area

mountain restaurant

Chalet Belvédère

Due-south terrace and fireside corner, open at lunchtime

📍 Slopeside area

Mountain restaurants

🍽️ Chalet La Valette · Saint-Sauveur sector

Spa and relaxation

hotel spa open to the public

Spa Eskimo (Hôtel Chalet Marano)

Hammam, aromatherapy sauna and treatments, at the hotel

Entry from €30

public spa

Institut & Spa Beauty'Flo

Beauty salon with private sauna

Entry from €35

Similar resorts

Auron: 135 km versus 120 km, but a summit at 2,450 m versus 2,610 m; same operator, family pack valid on both.

Frequently asked questions

When does Isola 2000 open?

The resort and ski area open on 5 December 2026; the lifts run from 9am to 5pm.

How much is a lift pass in Isola 2000?

At the ticket office, an adult day pass costs €44 and a child (5-11) €33.70; €217 for 6 days for an adult in high season. Free for under-5s.

How do you get to Isola 2000 from Nice?

By car, it is 90 km through the Tinée Valley, about 1h30. Without a car, Lignes d'Azur buses leave from Nice; Nice Côte d'Azur airport is the closest.

Is Isola 2000 good for beginners?

Yes: the drag lift and magic carpet at the foot of the slopes are free, and the Découverte pass (€30.80) opens a few easy lifts. The ESF takes children from age 3.

What is the altitude of Isola 2000?

The resort sits at 2,000 m and the ski area runs from 1,800 to 2,610 m. It is the highest resort in the Alpes-Maritimes.

Is the Isola 2000 ski area linked to Auron?

No, not on skis. But the Pack famille, sold by the same operator, gives access to both areas.

Sources and method

Resort profile: stationsnicecotedazur.com, isola2000.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: isola2000.com, isola2000-skipass.com
Accommodation: isola2000.com, data.classement.atout-france.fr
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, isola2000.com
Getting there: isola2000.com, sncf-connect.com
Restaurants and activities: isola2000.com
Webcams and reports: stationsnicecotedazur.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Jpchevreau, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · JeanClaude06, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Niamor-13, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Mmalka06, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Pexels.

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Skiing in Isola 2000

Isola 2000 at a glance

Weather, snow and webcams in Isola 2000

Where to stay in Isola 2000

Resort centre, slopeside

Le Hameau

Les Terrasses d'Azur

Les chalets

Recommended hotels for your budget

Budget

Comfort

Upscale

What to do in Isola 2000 besides skiing

Isola 2000 piste map and ski area

Ski rental and lessons in Isola 2000

Book your skis before you go

Ski lessons and schools

When to ski in Isola 2000

Getting to Isola 2000

On site

Where to eat and unwind in Isola 2000

Restaurants in the resort

Mountain restaurants

Spa and relaxation

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