Ratery

Ratery 1700
, Nordic Ski Area

Be careful! Total immersion in a privileged environment! At Ratery, Nordic skiing innovates and offers ever more dynamic activities.

Ratery 1700 nordic area

Located 6 km from Colmars-les-Alpes, on the Col des Champs, this high-altitude Nordic ski area unfurls its trails under majestic larch trees, giving it an air of Lapland. Thanks to its ubac exposure and altitude ranging from 1,700 m to 1,790 m, the snow is always of excellent quality.

Just a few hundred metres from the heart of the Mercantour National Park, you’re welcomed by unspoilt nature and a panoramic view of the Verdon springs.

Old hut
The Ratery resort

Welcome to Lapland!

On the Col des Champs road, a chalet nestled in the heart of the woods, overlooking the Verdon valley, welcomes you. Far from the hustle and bustle, the Ratery Nordic ski area offers a very hilly area in a magnificent larch forest.

An ideal setting to unwind and admire the splendours of winter nature.

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing

Classic or skating? Whatever your preference, Ratery is a paradise for cross-country skiers. Its north-facing slope ensures quality skiing.

Its 20 kilometres of groomed and marked trails are divided into four difficulty levels, ranging from easy to challenging.

  1. La Source 2.5 km (green)
  2. Le Refuge 4.7 km (blue)
  3. Eyguine 5.2 km (red)
  4. La Reynière 8 km (black)

➜ The snow is always of excellent quality thanks to its northern exposure and altitude between 1685 m – 1800 m.

Want to improve your skills?

Book an individual or group lesson with an instructor.

Children's biathlon
Biathlon

Biathlon

From the age of 8, you can introduce your child to biathlon with a laser rifle. Book an individual or group lesson now.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Take the time to explore the Ratery Nordic ski area with its 2 snowshoe trails covering 9 kilometres for unforgettable family moments.

The snowshoe guide is available upon request at our 6 tourist information centers.

You can also view it online.

Sledging area

Tobogganing area

For young and old alike, the sledging area is ideal for family fun!

Would you like to spend an unusual night in the heart of nature?

Located just a few meters from the chalet, the mountain yurt can accommodate up to 12 people, summer or winter.

Practical information

Equipment Rentals

  • cross-country skiing
  • shoes
  • snowshoes
  • poles

Rental available at the Nordic resorts:

  • La Colle-Saint-Michel
  • Ratery 1700

And in Colmars-les-Alpes

At Ad Montem


Attention

Dogs are not allowed on the slopes


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