| resort altitude: | 2000m |
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| ski area: | Mercantour |
| height at summit: | 2650m |
| marked runs: | 120km |
| snow park: | yes |
| snow rating: |  |
| nearest airports: |
grenoble 4¾hr nice 1½hrs |
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| rail: | nice |
| beginners: |  |
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| intermediates: | |
| experts: |  |
| snowboarding: |  |
Isola 2000 is a purpose built resort, built in the late 1960's, and is situated 17km above the original village of Isola. There are the basic shopping facilities in the Front de Neige centre. The village has better facilities with some cafes and restaurants.
The ski areas are large and consist of St. Sauveur, Pelevos and Levant in a U shape around the resort. There are slopes to satisfy all levels and snowboarders will enjoy the park and halfpipe.
Other popular snow sports are snowshoeing, skidoos and sleigh rides are offered. The apres ski is lively with over 20 restaurants, 10 bars and a couple of night clubs.
Just 90 minutes from the holiday resort of Nice, it is possible to ski in the morning and sunbathe in the afternoon!
Lots of activities available whether you are looking for an action packed break or to recharge your batteries in the clear mountain air!
Winter activities include:
Summer activities include:
| Eating out: | There are plenty of friendly mountain restaurants and bars (including cafes on the pistes where you can sit outside and soak up the Mediterranean sunshine at lunchtime). Within the main complex are loads of shops, two excellent supermarkets, a hairdressing salon, a ‘teen games area’, a cinema and a skating rink. |
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| Apres ski: | There are two nightclubs, although Isola 2000 may not be for you if you’re looking for a really vibrant night life. |
| Non skiers: | ice skating, snow shoes, snow scooters. |