Best of Alpes-Maritimes
Best Ski Resorts in Alpes-Maritimes, France 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Alpes-Maritimes, France are Auron (62 km), Isola 2000 (55 km) and Domaine skiable Valberg (54 km). The highest is Isola 2000, with runs from 2,601 m (8,533 ft); the biggest vertical is at Auron (848 m); and Isola 2000 has the largest share of easy terrain (63%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auron | 2,445 m | 848 m | 62 km | 55% | source |
| Isola 2000 | 2,601 m | 774 m | 55 km | 63% | source |
| Domaine skiable Valberg | 2,025 m | 611 m | 54 km | 51% | source |
| Gréolières-Les-Neiges | 1,765 m | 398 m | 23 km | 50% | source |
| Roubion-Les-Buisses | 1,909 m | 488 m | 15 km | 31% | source |
| La Colmiane | 1,787 m | 355 m | 14 km | 62% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Alpes-Maritimes
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Isola 2000: 2,601 m (8,533 ft) →Auron: 2,445 m (8,022 ft) →Domaine skiable Valberg: 2,025 m (6,644 ft) →Roubion-Les-Buisses: 1,909 m (6,263 ft) →La Colmiane: 1,787 m (5,863 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Auron: 848 m vertical →Isola 2000: 774 m vertical →Domaine skiable Valberg: 611 m vertical →Roubion-Les-Buisses: 488 m vertical →Gréolières-Les-Neiges: 398 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Isola 2000: 63% easy (55 km total) →La Colmiane: 62% easy (14 km total) →Auron: 55% easy (62 km total) →Domaine skiable Valberg: 51% easy (54 km total) →Gréolières-Les-Neiges: 50% easy (23 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 6 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Alpes-Maritimes, France. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-10, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Alpes-Maritimes →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Alpes-Maritimes?
By mapped runs, Auron, with about 62 km and 20 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Alpes-Maritimes?
Isola 2000, with mapped runs starting at about 2,601 m (8,533 ft).
Which Alpes-Maritimes ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Isola 2000 (63% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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