Auron
Among the resorts of the Southern Alps, Auron stands out for its high-altitude setting above the Tinée valley and its compact mountain centre. Part of the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée in Alpes-Maritimes, it lies at around 1,600 metres amid the rugged terrain of the Mercantour area. Auron was developed as a ski resort in 1937 and remains one of the principal winter-sports destinations within reach of Nice. Hotels, apartment buildings, shops and lift facilities gather around the central square, while steep ridges give the settlement a distinctly alpine scale. The older village of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée below preserves the valley’s long-established local identity.
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Auron sits above the Tinée valley in southeastern France, where the slopes of the Southern Alps rise towards the Mercantour massif. The mountain resort belongs to the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and has welcomed winter sports enthusiasts since 1937. Its ski runs and lifts extend over open alpine terrain, while Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée provides a historic village centre lower in the valley. In summer, mountain roads and walking routes connect Auron with the country near Mercantour National Park. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Auron and the Tinée valley.
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