Auron Ski Resort Guide
Auron, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 135km 84 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,450m 8,038ft |
| Resort Height | 1,160m 3,806ft |
| Nearest Airports | Nice and Cannes |
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Auron
The ski area of Auron is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,160m 3,806ft , with 135km 84 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Auron has direct access to 135km 84 miles of downhill skiing, with 40 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,450m 8,038ft , snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Auron offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Auron.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Auron is 5km 3 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Auron?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm 4in , expected on 29 March.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,619m 5,312ft | Snow to 1,379m 4,524ft |
Ski Area Stats
Auron Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 33km 21 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 17 | 46km 29 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | 53km 33 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 3km 2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 135km 84 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Auron Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,450m 8,038ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,160m 3,806ft |
| Resort Altitude (Auron) | 1,160m 3,806ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,290m 4,232ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Auron
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Auron Ski Schools and Auron Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Auron?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Nice.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Auron is Nice, 90 minutes drive away.
Cannes, Turin Cuneo, Saint-Tropez and Toulon airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 21,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 35km 22 miles of ski runs, with 281 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Auron open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 13 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
