01 · THE RESORT
Isola 2000 and its snow front
Purpose-built at 2,000 metres, Isola 2000 gathers apartments, hotels, shops and ski schools at the foot of the slopes. Your chauffeur drops you at the closest permitted point to your residence or hotel.
Alpes-Maritimes · Tinée valley · Ski resort
Isola 2000 with a private chauffeur from Nice airport
Isola 2000 is the major ski resort of the upper Tinée valley, on the edge of the Mercantour National Park and under two hours from Nice airport. OK VTC meets you off your flight and drives you, skis and luggage included, to your door.
- From Nice airport
- About 90 km · 1 h 45, depending on traffic and road conditions
- Season
- Usually December to April
- Vehicles
- Saloon or van for skis and luggage
- Fare
- Price per vehicle, on quotation
Why a chauffeur
From the runway to the slopes in one vehicle
Isola 2000 was built in the early 1970s at 2,000 metres, above the village of Isola in the upper Tinée valley. Its apartments and hotels sit at the foot of the slopes, close to the Mercantour National Park and the Italian border. From Nice Côte d'Azur airport, the road follows the Var valley north, then the Tinée valley, before the final climb to the resort.
With OK VTC there is no shuttle to wait for and no hire car to equip for snow: your chauffeur meets you at the terminal, loads skis, board bags and boot bags, and drops you outside your residence. Because Isola 2000 is so close to Nice, a ski day from the Riviera with a chauffeur at your disposal is entirely realistic too.
At the resort
Five landmarks for your stay in Isola 2000
What matters on arrival, on the slopes and in the valley you drive through on the way up.
02 · THE SKI AREA
The Isola 2000 ski area
The pistes start from the resort and climb to the surrounding ridges, up to the Cime de Sistron, with views across the peaks of the southern Alps. A ski area enjoyed by families and confident skiers alike, less than two hours from the sea.
03 · THE PARK
The Mercantour National Park
Created in 1979, the Mercantour National Park begins close to the resort. Ibex and chamois live here all year round; in winter, guided snowshoe outings lead you into this landscape away from the pistes.
04 · THE VILLAGE
Isola, the valley village
Below the resort, the village of Isola stands where the Guercia stream meets the Tinée. Look for its free-standing Romanesque bell tower and, close by, the Louch waterfall, visible from the road.
05 · ON THE WAY
Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée
The last sizeable village before Isola, Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée gathers its stone houses beside the river, where the road to Roubion and Valberg branches off. It is the natural place for a short break on the drive.
Transfer day
From Nice airport to your residence in one journey
An example for a flight landing in late morning: timings, the stop and the vehicle are adjusted to each request and confirmed with you before departure.
10:30 · NICE AIRPORT
Landing at Terminal 1 or 2
Your flight number lets us plan the meeting at the right terminal. If your flight is delayed, let us know and we adjust the meeting time.
11:00 · ARRIVALS HALL
Meeting and loading
Your chauffeur meets you at the agreed point, loads suitcases, ski bags and boot bags, then sets off with water on board.
11:15 · VAR VALLEY
Up the valleys
The road follows the Var north, then turns into the Tinée valley at the Pont de la Mescla, between rock walls and hilltop villages.
12:15 · SAINT-SAUVEUR-SUR-TINÉE
A possible stop
A short break to stretch your legs, or a shopping stop on the way if you ask for one, before the last stretch of the valley and the climb to the resort.
13:00 · ISOLA 2000
Arrival at your residence
Drop-off at the closest permitted point to your residence or hotel. On request, we call at the letting agency or concierge first to collect your keys.
The road from the airport
From the sea to 2,000 metres through two valleys
Nice Côte d'Azur airport
Departure, Terminal 1 or 2
Var valley
Valley road heading north
Pont de la Mescla
Entrance to the Tinée valley
Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée
Possible stop
Isola
Village, start of the climb
Isola 2000
Resort, 2,000 m
Practical information
What to know before your transfer
Loi Montagne winter rules
From 1 November to 31 March, winter equipment (winter tyres, or chains or snow socks on board) is compulsory in designated mountain communes. The vehicle planned for your transfer takes these winter rules into account.
Road conditions
Snowfall can slow the climb and a road may be closed temporarily. We check conditions before departure. The Col de la Lombarde road to Italy is closed in winter.
Skis and luggage
Tell us the number of passengers, suitcases, ski or snowboard bags and boot bags. This is what decides the vehicle: a saloon or a van.
What to send us
Your flight number and arrival time, the address of your residence, chalet or hotel and, if needed, the details of the agency handing over the keys.
Return pick-up time
For the return, the pick-up time is set from your flight time, with a margin for the descent in winter conditions and for check-in at the airport.
Breaks and comfort
The drive takes about 1 h 45. A break is possible on the way, for instance in Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, as is a shopping stop on the way up.
Our options
Three ways to reach Isola 2000
TRANSFER
One-way transfer
OK VTC drives you from Nice Côte d'Azur airport, or your Riviera hotel, to your residence in Isola 2000, skis and luggage included.
Price per vehicle, on quotation
MOST REQUESTED
Return transfer airport–resort
The drive up on arrival day and back down on departure day, arranged together by OK VTC, with a return time set from your flight.
Price per vehicle, on quotation
AT YOUR DISPOSAL
Chauffeur at disposal during the stay
A ski day from Nice, Cannes or Monaco, or outings during your stay: your OK VTC chauffeur drops you off and collects you at the agreed time.
Price per vehicle, on quotation
Frequently asked questions
Your questions about the Isola 2000 transfer
Another question? Message us on WhatsApp with your flight number and we will reply promptly.
How do I get from Nice airport to Isola 2000?
By road, in about 1 h 45 for roughly 90 km, depending on traffic and road conditions. OK VTC meets you at Terminal 1 or 2 and drives you through the Var and Tinée valleys to your residence.
Can we do a ski day trip to Isola 2000 from Nice with a private driver?
Yes. OK VTC collects you from your hotel in Nice, Cannes or Monaco in the morning, drops you at the snow front and picks you up at the agreed time at the end of the day.
Is the vehicle suitable for snowy roads?
The vehicle planned for your transfer takes the Loi Montagne winter rules into account, which apply from 1 November to 31 March. In heavy snowfall the climb can take longer, and we keep you informed.
How many skis and bags can we bring?
It depends on the vehicle. Tell us the number of passengers, suitcases, ski or snowboard bags and boot bags, and we plan a saloon or a van accordingly.
What time should we leave Isola 2000 for our flight home?
We set the time with you from your flight time. It allows for about 1 h 45 on the road, a margin for winter conditions and the time needed for check-in.
How much does a transfer cost and how do we book?
The price is per vehicle, on quotation. Book online or on WhatsApp with your flight number, residence address, number of passengers and number of skis.
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Tell us your date and flight number, the address of your residence, the number of passengers and skis. Book online or message us on WhatsApp: the price per vehicle is given on quotation.
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