DESCRIPTION

La Colmiane lies south of the boundary to the Mercantour National Park, approximately 40km almost directly north of Nice. It is within easy reach of the large mountains to the North and the views once high are spectacular, reaching into Italy. informations from http://www.flyozone.com/site_guide/colmaine.asp

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- soaring
- thermals
- xc

weather

Beware that wind can easily switch from coming up to coming over the back of the col above the main landing therefore you should check the wind direction on approach. The valley is also pretty well protected but the surrounding valeys are narrow, this should be taken into account if leaving the area and flying XC

access

D2205. 5 km before St Saveur de Tinée, turn off on the D2565 on the right, which goes to La Colmiane. You reach the small village of St Dalmas about 2km before arriving at La Colmiane ski station. The football field in St Dalmas, known as 'Le Soun Pra', is the official landing field, and is signposted from the village. Libuelle, the paragliding school, have a bulletin board on their building in the landing field. This shows the locations of the main take-offs and landings.