Tourism in Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage

in the Alpes-Maritimes, the village of Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage is nestled amidst beautiful landscapes. Here, in this village in the Alpes-Maritimes, a different pace of life is offered to you.

Are you planning to spend an active vacation, relaxing in contact with unspoiled nature? For you, a successful vacation rhymes with hiking? You can explore the hiking trails of this preserved area of the Mercantour. Various nature activities can be practiced in the Mercantour massif: horse riding, initiation to golf, tree climbing, via ferrata, paragliding…

Fruits and vegetables, seafood and fish caught in the Mediterranean Sea, wines, sheep or goat cheeses and tomes from the Mercantour or Queyras… The attractiveness of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is also based on its tasty cuisine.

Meet the local producers, by visiting their farms directly, or at the many markets in the region.

The heritage of the Mercantour promises you beautiful discoveries. In a small village, a very well preserved fountain. In the surroundings, a Renaissance castle surrounded by its gardens.

To find ideas for activities, you can get in touch with the Tourist Office.

Are you looking for accommodation in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur? Would you prefer to stay in a hotel, bed and breakfast or camping? You can easily find the accommodation that meets your different criteria in the region.

Nordic vacations

The highest village in the Alpes-Maritimes offers an exceptional Nordic area, with 50 kilometers of marked itineraries dedicated to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Ski touring enthusiasts can climb the Col de la Braïssa, Mont Aunos, Croix de Carlé or Col de la Moutière.

Mercantour National Park

The Mercantour massif was born from the marriage between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps. Six valleys with well-soaked characters make up this remarkable territory. Travel through the valleys of the Verdon, the Var, the Ubaye, the Roya-Bévéra, the Vésubie and the Tinée. You will be able to practise many nature leisure activities, alone or in couple, with your children or between friends. The territories of the Mercantour lend themselves well to walking. You will also be able to crisscross the roads of the Mercantour by bicycle, to defy the void by trying your hand at climbing or horse riding… Every winter, the Mercantour mountains are covered with a white blanket of snow. Choosing the Mercantour in the winter season allows you to practice various activities such as downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ski touring, dog sledding, snowmobiling… Men have been present on these lands for tens of thousands of years and have handed down to us a rich historical heritage: wells, fountains, wash houses, chapels, oratories, churches, grain mills, irrigation canals, bridges, fortifications of the Maginot Line of the Alps…

Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department

The Alpes-Maritimes are popular for their mountains and beaches. But this destination is also cultural. Museums with conventional or unusual collections welcome visitors. Visit the Galerie des Bains-Douches in Antibes, the Eco-museum of the high country and transport in Breil-sur-Roya, the Espace culturel Gottlob in Mougins, the national museum of the biblical message Marc-Chagall in Nice, the Escoffier museum of culinary art in Villeneuve-Loubet, the museum of Contemporary Jewellery in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the Museum of Asian Arts in Nice, for example…