st dalmas le selvage

Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, a village resort with a remarkable natural heritage

 

At 1500m above sea level, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is the highest village in Alpes-Maritimes. Authentic and quiet, this Mercantour gem offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy plenty of sporting activities in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is a relaxing destination, away from the crowds – it’s a joy to stroll through its cobbled lanes.

 

Nordic holidays with family or friends

 

As a resort dedicated to Nordic skiing, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage offers the general public plenty of opportunities to enjoy snow-covered trails. The resort also offers cross-country skiing, sledding and natural icefall climbing. Whether on your own or accompanied by a guide, the village has something for all tastes and for all levels. A guaranteed Nordic getaway.

 

Discover an authentic village

 

100km away from Nice, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is a gorgeous mixture of white and blue, all winter long. Set in a hamlet, the typical houses of this ancient village are decorated with sundials on their shale facade. In the heart of the village, a typical regional chalet offers equipment rental for Nordic activities. Enjoy the opportunity to appreciate the vast snowy area and the varied mountainous landscapes of the Haute-Tinée.

SKI AREA

50 KM

of marked trails (snowshoes and cross-country skiing)

4.5 km of cross-country ski trails including:
2 loops :
– 1 loop for beginners
– 1 loop for the more experienced

4

main climbs (cross-country skiing)

Col de la braïssa
Mont Aunos
Croix de Carlé
Col de la Moutière
2 icefalls:
– a 100m icefall
– a 150m icefall

Activities in the region

Useful contacts

Saint-Dalmas le Selvage’s tourist office
Typical house, 06660 Saint-Dalmas le Selvage

Tél. 33(0)4 93 02 46 40

Focus on the resort

LOCATED ON THE ROUTE DE LA BONNETTE, SAINT-DALMAS-LE-SELVAGE IS THE STARTING POINT FORM ANY NORDIC SKIING ROUTES

THE TOWN HAS A REMARKABLE RELIGIOUS HERITAGE, INCLUDING THE SAINT-DALMAS PARISH CHURCH FROM THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY WHICH HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A ‘HISTORIC MONUMENT’

IN 2013, SAINT-DALMAS-LE-SELVAGE WAS RECOGNISED AS A “VILLAGE RESORT OF THE SOUTHERN ALPS”

WITH SNOWSHOES, YOU CAN ENJOY WALKING ON A THICK LAYER OF POWDER SNOW – A GUARANTEED NORDIC BREAK!

LARCH SHINGLE ROOFS, THE TRADITIONAL LOOK FOR BUILDINGS IN THE RESORT

THE CHURCH HOUSES MANY WORKS FROM THE 16th CENTURY

SUNDIALS DECORATE THE FACADES OF TRADITIONAL HOUSES