In an effort to promote and develop tourism, which is the cultural link, the Syndicat Mixte des Stations du Mercantour has undertaken actions to further improve the facilities of the ski areas, in partnership with the General Council of the Alpes-Maritimes.
With winter approaching rapidly… The launch of the ski season in Mercantour stations: Auron, Isola 2000, and Saint-Dalmas le Selvage revealed the opening dates, the multi-year investment program 2013-2017, upcoming projects, events of this season at your stations, and the new BLANC AZUR communication campaign, a new brand that will allow residents to enjoy many benefits.
Stations du Mercantour
_Assessment 2003 – 2012:_ €130 million invested in the 2 stations since 2003, 255 km of slopes, 42 ski lifts: cable cars, gondolas, chairlifts…
_Revenue:_ €13.5 million in 2011, over 600 jobs created
Snow Guarantee:
Auron: 315 snow cannons covering 40% of the ski area
Isola 2000: 415 snow cannons covering 75% of the ski area, 350,000 skier days per station
_A Multi-year Investment Program 2013-2017_
New balanced investment plan between the General Council and the Metropolis after consultation with local stakeholders: €25 million for new investments
_Occupancy Rate:_
Number of commercial beds: Auron: 2,000 beds, Isola 2000: 3,500 beds
(targets to reach = + 2,000 commercial beds per station with tourist residences and hotels)
The trend is better than last year in Auron: between 50 and 70% for the two weeks of Christmas. In Isola 2000, the trend is the same: 50% occupancy.
