Mercedes V-Class
- 7 passengers
- 7 pieces of luggage
The V-Class combines the comfort of a sedan with the space of a van, in a beautifully finished cabin. It is the natural choice for carrying your luggage, even the largest pieces.
Private Chauffeur Val d’Allos and Pra-Loup
TAILORED · SEAMLESS · DISCREET
The Riviera Elite Standard
Val d’Allos and Pra-Loup, two valleys and one ski area
Riviera Elite Driver provides a licensed and insured private chauffeur service operated in accordance with the professional requirements for private passenger transport. Our vehicles and chauffeurs hold the required professional authorizations and are covered by the appropriate insurance for chauffeur operations. Compliance, safety and the protection of our clients are integral to our standards.
Between the Verdon and Ubaye valleys, La Foux d’Allos and Pra-Loup share the Espace Lumière, 180 kilometers (about 112 miles) of interconnected slopes. From Nice Airport, La Foux d’Allos is about two and a half hours away, by way of Saint-André-les-Alpes and Colmars, on a road that stays open all year. Your private driver picks the right route for the season, every time.
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La Foux d’Allos or Pra-Loup: tell us where you are staying
The two resorts share the same slopes, but not the same road. In winter, Pra-Loup takes about an hour longer to reach than La Foux d’Allos: give us your chalet’s address when you book, along with the number of suitcases, skis and snowboards, and we plan the drive accordingly.
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Seven seats, and room for all the ski gear
For the whole family or a few friends, the V-Class takes suitcases, boots, skis and snowboards with no one squeezed in, and the cabin stays quiet all the way up.
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Through the Verdon in winter, over the Col d’Allos in summer
The Col d’Allos and the Col de la Cayolle stay closed all winter, so we drive up through the Verdon valley, in vehicles fitted with the mandatory winter equipment, after checking road conditions. In summer, the reopened Col d’Allos takes us straight to Pra-Loup.
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In the village, at Le Seignus or at La Foux d’Allos
Val d’Allos spreads across the village of Allos, Le Seignus and La Foux d’Allos; Pra-Loup sits at 1,500 and 1,600 meters (about 4,900 and 5,250 feet). Wherever your chalet is, your chauffeur pulls up at the door, and on departure day, they are there at the time that matches your flight.
NICE AIRPORT TO VAL D’ALLOS AND PRA-LOUP TRANSFER
To the Espace Lumière, from the coast or the airport
For a stay, book a transfer to your chalet, whether you fly into Nice or set off from an address on the coast, at a fare fixed when you book. For a day of skiing, hourly service keeps a private car and your chauffeur on site until evening.
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Living on the coast and heading up to ski for a day? Your chauffeur sets off with you early in the morning, waits on site all day, then drives you back down in the evening: the drive becomes time to rest.
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For a mountain wedding, we meet each of your guests in Nice as they step off the plane and drive them to the resort; then come the rides between the hotel, the ceremony and the party. Every chauffeur answers to a single contact, from the first arrival to the final drive home.
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No need to go through the airport: from Monaco, Cannes or Antibes, your chauffeur comes for you at your hotel or rental, then the road climbs the Var valley and the Verdon valley. Reserve the ride back along with it.
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Enter your chalet’s address: the fare appears right away and stays the same, however much snow has fallen. Questions? Give us a call or send a WhatsApp message, even late at night.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Loyal clients, five-star service
Google reviews from our clients describe flawless punctuality and real availability, at the last minute as well as for their guests; some have called on us for well over a decade.
Authentic reviews on GoogleWe have used them for over 10 years as our regular chauffeur service for airport transfers and various trips around the area, both for ourselves and for our guests.
They have always been punctual, reliable, and available even at short notice. We highly recommend the company to anyone looking for a professional, exclusive, and comfortable travel experience at a very reasonable price.
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ FLEET
Sedan or V-Class for the mountains?
For two without skis or snowboards, the S-Class turns the drive into a pleasure, and the E-Class offers a more understated elegance. With skis, snowboards and boots, or for more than two people, go for the V-Class van, with its seven seats and its big trunk. Larger groups? We can arrange additional vehicles.
Mercedes E-Class
- 2 passengers
- 2 pieces of luggage
Elegant and discreet, the E-Class welcomes you into a peaceful atmosphere. It is a favorite with business travelers, who make the most of every minute on the road.
Mercedes S-Class
- 2 passengers
- 2 pieces of luggage
The S-Class embodies all the prestige of Mercedes-Benz. With its unrivaled comfort, it is made for occasions that call for the very best.
PART OF THE SERVICE
A calm ride up the valley
On the way up, the cabin is comfortably warm, and Wi-Fi lets you work or tell the rental agency what time to expect you. Cold water waits in the onboard refrigerator; your phones recharge en route.
Your chauffeur loads suitcases, skis, snowboards and boots into the trunk. Seats for the youngest travelers are fitted on request, and a bottle of champagne may be added to your booking at an extra charge.
- Multilingual ChauffeursYour chauffeur speaks French and English. For another language, mention it when you book.
- UmbrellasAn umbrella is always within reach, in case the weather turns.
- Chilled WaterBottled water is offered to you throughout the service.
- Wi-FiStay connected from pickup to drop-off.
- Phone ChargingKeep your devices charged on the way, via USB-C or Lightning.
- Climate ControlThe temperature is set before we pick you up, in summer and winter alike.
- Child SeatsBaby seats, child seats and booster seats are available on request.
- Dress CodeAll our chauffeurs wear a suit and tie.
FROM THE VERDON TO THE UBAYE
From the source of the Verdon to the slopes of Pra-Loup
Two valleys, two resorts, one ski area: the road and the peaks both hold surprises, winter and summer alike.
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Winter
One ski area, two resorts
Linked by the slopes since 1977, La Foux d’Allos and Pra-Loup make up the Espace Lumière, one of the largest ski areas in the Southern Alps, reaching up to 2,600 meters (about 8,500 feet). Stay on one side and ski over to the other with ease.
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Summer
Lac d’Allos, in the warmer months
In summer, a trail leads to Lac d’Allos, described as the largest natural high-altitude lake in Europe, in the heart of Mercantour National Park: a lovely family outing before returning to the coast.
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Year-round
Colmars, on the road to Allos
Before Allos, the Verdon road runs through Colmars, a town fortified since the Middle Ages and listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. The Verdon itself rises above Allos.
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In 1975
Pra-Loup, a Tour de France finish
In 1975, a Tour de France stage that started in Nice finished at Pra-Loup: Bernard Thévenet took the yellow jersey from Eddy Merckx there. Above Barcelonnette, the resort also hosted a World Cup downhill in 1980.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Experience serving hotels, luxury brands and major events
Below you will find several of the companies whose guests we drive: hotels, prestige brands, event organizers. The private clients we take to the slopes keep their anonymity.
For several years, these partners and professional references have relied on Riviera Elite Driver for their private chauffeur needs. Their presence here is a testament to a lasting relationship of trust, built on services we have genuinely delivered.
THE RIVIERA JOURNAL
The same service, wherever you go
Auron transfer
Auron
A 1937 aerial tramway and 135 km (84 miles) of slopes.
Valberg transfer
Valberg
A family-friendly village resort above the Cians.
Isola 2000 transfer
Isola 2000
Skiing at 2,000 meters (about 6,600 feet), by the Mercantour.
Nice Airport transfer
Nice Airport
Your welcome in Nice, then up the Verdon valley.
RIVIERA DEPARTURES, ALPINE ARRIVALS
Val d’Allos and Pra-Loup from anywhere on the coast
We set off from Nice Airport and from anywhere on the coast, from Menton to Cannes, and bring you down again for your departure. Closer to the sea, we also go up to Valberg, Auron and Isola 2000.
- Val d’Allos and Pra-Loup
- Valberg
- Auron
- Isola 2000
- Risoul and Vars
- Nice Airport
- Nice
- Cannes
- Monaco
Your rides to the two resorts
- Nice Airport → La Foux d’AllosBarely landed, heading for the snow
- Nice Airport → Pra-LoupOver to the Ubaye side
- Cannes → La Foux d’AllosA family week on the slopes
- Monaco → Pra-LoupFor a long weekend
- Nice Airport → ValbergA resort closer to the coast
- La Foux d’Allos → Nice AirportBags packed, off to your flight
GOOD TO KNOW
Any questions before your stay in Val d’Allos?
What driving time should we plan for La Foux d’Allos and Pra-Loup?
Allow about two and a half hours from Nice Airport to La Foux d’Allos. For Pra-Loup, the closed passes stretch the drive to about three and a half hours in winter; in summer, when the Col d’Allos is open, plan on about three hours.
Can we stay in Pra-Loup and ski at La Foux d’Allos?
Yes: the two resorts are linked by the slopes and share the Espace Lumière lift pass. We drive you to your chalet in either one, and in summer, your chauffeur can also take you from one resort to the other over the Col d’Allos.
Why does Pra-Loup take longer to reach in winter?
The Col d’Allos and the Col de la Cayolle, which lead from the French Riviera to the Ubaye valley, are closed all winter. The route then makes a detour of about an hour, already built into the departure time we suggest.
Taxi or private chauffeur for the drive up to La Foux d’Allos?
At the airport, getting a taxi means waiting behind the travelers who arrived before you, with no guarantee its trunk will hold all your gear for a mountain road. Your private chauffeur, on the other hand, greets you at the terminal in suit and tie, your name ready on a tablet, then leads you to a brand-new Mercedes-Benz of the latest generation, chosen to fit your luggage.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Valentin, from Nice to the Espace Lumière
Valentin Sassi founded Riviera Elite Driver in 2016, after a career in tourism and luxury hospitality on the French Riviera. In the five-star hotels and Palaces of Cannes, he learned what great hospitality demands: attention to detail, discretion and the art of anticipation. These qualities have become his signature.
At first the only one behind the wheel, he earned the trust of hotels, partners and loyal clients, then brought together a team of professional chauffeurs who share his vision of the craft.
Since 2023, he has devoted himself entirely to his clients: he personally organizes every journey and coordinates your chauffeurs.
Day and night, seven days a week, the whole team is just a call away. For these two resorts, he tells you which road is open in each season and agrees on a departure time with you, winter detour included.
The vehicle matters. The people who look after you matter more.
