Saint Dalmas Le Selvage (1347 - 2916 m)

Located between 1,347 and 2,916 meters altitude in the Tinée valley, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is the highest village in the Alpes-Maritimes and one of the most pristine Nordic sites in the region. Its name comes from the Latin "Silva" meaning forest, and two-thirds of its territory nestles within the Mercantour National Park, offering an exceptional natural environment just 100 kilometers from Nice. Certified as a Station Village, this authentic commune still living from pastoralism offers a genuine Nordic escape far from the bustle of major resorts, while remaining 20 minutes from Auron and Isola 2000.

For cross-country skiing, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage offers 50 kilometers of trails groomed for both classic and skating techniques between 1,500 and 1,800 meters altitude, with excellent snow coverage throughout the season. The area features 2 main routes with free access: the 1-kilometer green loop of La Coulié for beginners and families, ideal for learning, and the 4.5-kilometer blue loop of Le Lavoutre for experienced skiers. Trails are groomed daily for skating and tracked for classic, running alongside the river for the green trail and crossing hay meadows for the blue trail, with open views of the Mercantour peaks and varying difficulty levels.

In addition to Nordic activities, the resort is renowned for its 50 kilometers of marked snowshoe trails starting from the village, including the Col d'Anelle and Gianto routes equipped with wooden day shelters where hikers can eat in a warm environment. The site is also a prime starting point for backcountry skiing and ski touring routes to several cols and summits accessible from the village, requiring good knowledge of winter mountain conditions. Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage also offers opportunities for tobogganing and natural ice waterfall climbing in the Gialorgues valley for vertical thrill-seekers.

In summer, a varied range of activities awaits visitors: hiking trails through the Mercantour, mountain biking, rock climbing, observation of the remarkable park wildlife and flora, trout fishing in mountain streams, and discovery of authentic historical and religious heritage. A quintessential mountain village with preserved alpine charm, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage represents the ideal destination for nature lovers and wide-open space enthusiasts seeking authenticity, accessible year-round and connected by shuttle to Auron and Isola 2000 ski resorts.