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Slope offering, variety of runs at the ski resort Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)
The ski resort offers something for everyone. Advanced skiers can enjoy the long black run Olympique or the black run Croix. The black run Face also features a very long steep slope. Easy runs can be found throughout the area. The designated ski circuit is well-suited for families and children. For carvers, the red runs Riounet and Fournet are especially recommended. For repeat runs on these slopes, you can use 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 down to Auron. These are the Riou and Puy slopes. There is no valley run 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 starts at the mountain station of the Dôme chairlift and ends at the valley station of the Chalvet chairlift. Part of the slope can be repeated using the Chalvet chairlift. Otherwise, you have to return to Auron and take the Pres and Dôme chairlifts there.
Most difficult run
- Face · Length 2 km · Elevation difference 650 m
The south-facing black slope Face offers a great view of the village of Auron. It features a very challenging and long steep section.
Slope tip
- Colombier
The red slope Colombier is easily accessible via the Las Donnas cable car or the Blanchon chairlift. With the detachable high-speed Blanchon chairlift, the slope is very well suited for repeat runs. - Haute Plane
The Haute Plane slope is located in the Sauma Longue sector.
Suggested routes through ski resort
- The route starts at the Blanchon chairlift. At the mountain station, take the Traversée 2000 slope to the Dôme chairlift. From the mountain station of the Dôme chairlift, follow the Bouchlet, Alpages, and Courtils slopes to the valley station of the Butieres chairlift. From its mountain station, 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
At the mountain station of the Riou platter lift, there is a toboggan run.
Top Slope Offering
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