The Col Saint Martin is an alpine pass which connects the Vésubie valley to the Tinée valley. It peaks at 1,500 meters above sea level. Enjoy the spectacular panorama, with views of the mountains of the Mercantour national park and the Tinée and Vésubie valleys.

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September 20, 2025

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The Col Saint-Martin Pass, or Col de la Colmiane, is a mountain pass in the Southern Alps located at an altitude of 1,500 meters in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. It provides a year-round road link between the Tinée Valley to the west and the Vésubie Valley to the east.

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1. Saint-Martin Pass – La Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

10.6km

03:59

720m

730m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Saint-Martin Pass – La Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

13.5km

05:28

1,060m

1,070m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Colmiane Peak – La Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

6.52km

02:23

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,540 m

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Friday 23 January

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-6°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Valdeblore, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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1. Saint-Martin Pass – La Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

2. Saint-Martin Pass – La Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

3. Colmiane Peak – La Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

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