Auron (ski resort)

Auron is a ski resort in the department of Alpes-Maritimes and the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in France. The resort has of ski runs, at an elevation of between in the French Alps. It is located above the Tinée Valley near the town of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée. It is situated north of Nice. The resort is part of the Stations du Mercantour group, along with Isola 2000 and St. Dalmas.

Piste and lift facilities

Auron has a total of 43 runs, including 3 green runs, 16 blue runs, 15 red runs and 9 black runs. In total there is of piste for skiing and snowboarding.
Auron currently has 3 gondola lifts, 9 chairlifts, 3 button lifts and one rope lift for beginners. The lift capacity is about 21,000 people per hour.
Auron has downhill racing facilities, and a snow park.
The resort is equipped with snow cannons, and the pistes are maintained constantly by piste bashers.
The resort is a favourite with celebrities and the wealthy who live on the Riviera.