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The back story
Skiing above the Riviera: the back story
In winter you can ski in the morning and lunch by the sea: the Alpes-Maritimes resorts are about 90 minutes from Nice.
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Mountains and Skiing above the French Riviera
Isola 2000, Auron and Valberg, about 90 minutes from Nice, the Mercantour and the Gorges du Verdon.
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Riviera.
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