Rules for visiting Isola 2000
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Parc national du Mercantour (the resort is next to the park; its rules apply only inside the park's core area, marked with green hexagons), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsCamping by tent, car or motorhome is prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park. Bivouacking is allowed from 19:00 to 9:00 and at more than one hour's walk from the park boundary or from the last road access.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsWithin the ski area, you may only skin up along the routes marked by the resort (La Lombarde, Pelevos "Le lac" and Saint Sauveur sectors) and during opening hours. Outside those hours, snow groomers and winch cables make the slopes dangerous.Source: isola2000.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedDogs are prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park, even on a leash or in your arms. Livestock guardian dogs and assistance dogs for people with disabilities are exempt.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedRecreational flights are prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park: drones, paragliding, wingsuits, etc.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedFires and barbecues are prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park, to prevent wildfires and damage to the soil and vegetation.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsThe resort organises the "Instant Luge" sledge descent, free of charge and after the lifts close. It starts from the top of the conveyor belt in the snow front area. You must bring a helmet and a sledge, and children must be accompanied by their parents. Times are in the weekly programme.Source: isola2000.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedCollecting minerals, fossils, plants or animals is prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park, as is disturbing or feeding wildlife.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
- ProhibitedDriving motor vehicles through natural areas outside roads open to traffic is prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park. Cycling is prohibited on the trails.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Isola 2000?
- With conditions. Camping by tent, car or motorhome is prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park. Bivouacking is allowed from 19:00 to 9:00 and at more than one hour's walk from the park boundary or from the last road access.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Isola 2000?
- With conditions. Within the ski area, you may only skin up along the routes marked by the resort (La Lombarde, Pelevos "Le lac" and Saint Sauveur sectors) and during opening hours. Outside those hours, snow groomers and winch cables make the slopes dangerous.
- Can you bring a dog to Isola 2000?
- Prohibited. Dogs are prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park, even on a leash or in your arms. Livestock guardian dogs and assistance dogs for people with disabilities are exempt.
- Can you fly a drone at Isola 2000?
- Prohibited. Recreational flights are prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park: drones, paragliding, wingsuits, etc.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Isola 2000?
- Prohibited. Fires and barbecues are prohibited in the core area of Mercantour National Park, to prevent wildfires and damage to the soil and vegetation.
- Where can you go sledging at Isola 2000?
- With conditions. The resort organises the "Instant Luge" sledge descent, free of charge and after the lifts close. It starts from the top of the conveyor belt in the snow front area. You must bring a helmet and a sledge, and children must be accompanied by their parents. Times are in the weekly programme.
Before you go
Rules collected on 13 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.