The Ski Resort
There are just 90 km between skiing in Auron and the port city of Nice. This makes the winter sports resort in the Maritime Alps a ski area with Mediterranean flair. Whether beginner or professional, on the different slopes everyone will find the right thing for him.
The area is divided into several areas. For example, snowboarders and freestylers are catered for, with a fun park with half-pipe, rails and tables.
For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, a small circuit and a short trail are offered. However, the Mercantour National Park with its icy waterfalls offers an excellent environment for ice climbers.
Interesting facts
- Offering 135 km of slopes and terrain, Auron is among the 10 largest Ski Resorts in France.
- Auron is among the 5 best rated Ski Resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
- It is among the 5 most family-friendly ski Resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 850 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 1,077 m. The highest point of the track is 2,450 m above sea level.
- Average snow depth during the season is 94 cm at summit elevation and 56 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 112 cm at summit elevation and 74 cm at the base. Therefore Auron is among the 15 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in France.
- Auron features 73 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 64 sunny days. December is the sunniest month with an average of 18 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 5 sunniest in France.





