One of the highest French resorts located just above Nice, Isola 2000 is ideal for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. It benefits from exceptional snow levels and sunshine.
CHILDREN Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) ESF - Club des "Piou-Piou" (4-6s) - Tel.0033 493 23 28 00 esf-isola-2000@wanadoo.fr "Pitchouns" creche suitable for children aged 18months-4years.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Local Ski Area: 150km of ski runs. Beginners >>> Intermediates >>>> Experts >> Snowboard >>> 7 green slope, 20 blue slopes, 14 red slopes, 4 black slopes.
6-day lift-pass (06/07 prices): Adult: 135.30 euros Adolescent (12-16years): 114.60 euros Junior (5-11s): 99.90 euros Children under 5: free. Ski School: ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 493 23 28 00 esf-isola-2000@wanadoo.fr
THE AREA Leisure: Ice-skating, snowmobile, snowshoeing, heliski Nightclubs, shops, cinema, restaurants... Apres-Ski>>
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Useful Information:Isola 2000 is within easy reach by coach from Nice railway station or Airport (100km/about 2 hours). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great holiday: > shops. > restaurants. > bank. > launderette. > doctors. > pharmacy. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 493 23 15 15 or log on to www.isola2000.com/hiver
As Europe's highest mountain range, the Alps offer visitors to the region a wide range of wildlife, flowers and plants which can be discoverd by taking a mountain walk through breathtaking scenery. Visitors can also discover the region's many small villages with colourful histories whilst revitalising themselves in the fresh mountain air.
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