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1/11 Runs/ski slopes Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)
There is something for everyone at this ski resort. Advanced skiers can have their fun on the long, black Olympic slope or the black Croix slope. The black Face run also offers a very long steep section. Easy slopes can be found everywhere throughout the resort. The marked ski circuit can be mastered easily by families. Carving fans will especially enjoy the red Riounet and Fournet slopes. In order to ski these slopes repeatedly, you can take the Chalvet chairlift.
Runs/slopes
Total: 135 km
| Easy | 58 km |
| Intermediate | 45 km |
| Difficult | 32 km |
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
440 Snow cannons
80 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities - Valley run available
There are two valley runs to Auron - the Riou and Puy slopes. There is no valley run down to Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée.
Run location
- above tree line
- under tree line
Longest run
- Riounet · Length 8 km · Elevation difference 853 m
The Riounet slope begins at the mountain station of the Dôme chairlift and ends at the base station of the Chalvet chairlift. A section of the slope can be repeated by taking the Chalvet chairlift back up again. Otherwise, you must ski back to Auron and take the Pres and Dôme chairlifts.
Most difficult run
- Face · Length 2 km · Elevation difference 650 m
The southern exposure of the Face slope offers a good view of the village of Auron. This slope features a very difficult and long steep section.
Slope tip
- Colombier
The red Colombier slope is easily accessible with the Las Donnas aerial tramway or the Blanchon chairlift. The slope is very suitable for repeat runs due to the high-speed detachable Blanchon chairlift. - Haute Plane
The Haute Plane slope is located in the Sauma Longue area.
Suggested routes through ski resort
- The route begins at the Blanchon chairlift. At the mountain station, take the Traversée 2000 slope to the Dôme chairlift. At the mountain station of the Dôme chairlift, take the Bouchlet Alpages and Courtils slopes to the base station of the Butieres chairlift. At the mountain station of this lift, take the Baisse, Bouchlet, Champ Roulon and Nabines slopes back to the Blanchon chairlift.
Snowparks
- No snow park/fun park
- No halfpipe
Highlights
- Additional Offerings
There is a toboggan run at the mountain station of the Riou pommel lift.
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