Valberg, gateway to the Mercantour

Valberg, a traditional mountain resort set between iconic passes and protected natural areas, is a major gateway to the Parc National du Mercantour.

A family- and environmentally-oriented resort

Geared to offering a high-quality welcome, Valberg has been awarded ‘‘Famille Plus’’ accreditation since 2006, for putting to the fore a warm welcome for families and different generations of holiday-makers. The resort has a fine array of accommodation and eateries open throughout the year. The resort has also been awarded ‘‘Flocon Vert’’ accreditation since 2018 (the only resort in France’s Southern Alps to have received this green accolade to date) as well as recognition as a ‘‘Réserve Internationale de Ciel Etoilé’’ since 2019, in view of the quality of the night skies here. For over a decade, Valberg has been fully focused on environmentally sustainable development across both the area and the activities offered within it. It can boast of being a leader in terms of environmentally friendly mountain resorts. Here, you can come and recharge your batteries in the midst of unspoilt nature.

A major historic magnet for cyclists

Thanks to the fact that Valberg is located in the midst of such an exceptional network of mountain passes, it has much broader attractions than simply as a ski resort. It’s known as a paradise for all manner of cyclists and fans of professional cycling. The resort regularly hosts major competitions, such as the Enduro World Series (the Enduro Mountain Biking World Championship) in 2016, or then the French cycling championships and downhill mountain-biking championships in 2021, to name just a few. The resort’s location is open and sunny and its trails exceptionally varied. Its tourist attractions across the four seasons make it an irresistible stopover for cyclists in the French county of Alpes-Maritimes. In short, Valberg is highly rated both by professional and amateur riders from France and far beyond.