Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)

Auron ski resort is located on a sunny plateau above the Tinée Valley. Winter sports enthusiasts will enjoy the size and wide slopes of this ski resort. There are slopes for all ability levels, from steep slopes to beginner runs. A marked ski route allows families to explore all areas of the ski resort on blue runs. Large terraces at mountain restaurants invite guests to sunbathe and enjoy food and drinks. Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée is connected to the ski resort by a feeder lift.

There is something for everyone at this ski resort. Experienced skiers can have fun on the long black Olympic run or the black Croix run. The black runs offer very long, steep descents. However, easy slopes can be found throughout the resort. Families can easily master the marked ski route. Riounet and Fournet are ideal for fans of red runs. To ski these slopes continuously, you can use the Chalvet chairlift.

Good to know

Total: 135 km

440 snow cannons cover 80% of the slopes

Longest run - Riounet. Length 8 km. Vertical drop 853 m.

The Riounet run starts at the mountain station of the Dome chairlift and ends at the base station of the Chalvet chairlift.

Most difficult run -

Face. Length 2 km. Vertical drop 650 m.

The south side of the Face run offers a good view of Auron village. This run has a very difficult and long steep section.

Routes around the resort

The route starts at the Blanchon chairlift. At the mountain station, take the Traversée 2000 run to the Dome chairlift. From the mountain station of the Dome chairlift, take the Bouchlet Alpages and Courtils runs to the base station of the Butieres chairlift. At the mountain station of this lift, return via the Baisse, Bouchlet, Champ Roulon and Nabines runs to the Blanchon chairlift.

Snowparks

Snowpark / Fun park

No halfpipe

Features

Additional offers A toboggan operates at the mountain station of the Riou pommel lift.

Getting there

Auron ski resort can be reached from Nice International Airport in 1 h 25 min, a distance of 83 km. The most convenient option is to rent a car. You can rent a car at Nice Airport using cars-scanner.