In old provencal, Aura refers to the wind and air. This name is probably the slight breeze which prevails almost continuously on the board. For centuries, the plateau Auron was an area of cultivation and grazing for the inhabitants of Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée. In the early 20th century, the only "foreigners" to come there were soldiers on maneuvers and a few skiers. It was not until 1931, for a wagon trail connects Saint-Etienne to Auron. At that time, two major stations began to be equipped with cable: Megeve, France and in Sestriere, Italy. This example inspired the Conseil Général des Alpes-Maritimes who decided to finance equipment Beuil-Valberg and Auron. In 1934, Auron received his first ski race.
His first cable (the third in France) was inaugurated January 30, 1937. It was carrying 25 people at the extraordinary speed of 2 meters per second! In 1938, Auron greeted the 27th Championships of France, but the war began so the station can sleep it woke quite thirty years later. Its customers had tripled since 1960, but its equipment had not kept pace.
In 1971, the launch of the resort of Isola 2000, near, led the revival of Auron. And this revival was so dramatic and effective since 1979, the station has hosted three times the championships of France Alpine skiing, men and women. Today the station Auron offers 135 km of track.
SIGHTSEEING
Chapel St. Erige: Former place of pilgrimage, they came to ask St. Erige (historical figure who was bishop of Gap) and St. Denis, healings and even resurrect the dead children without baptism, the time to be baptized . Chapel St. Erige houses frescoes are among the most beautiful murals in the country of Nice.
The Col de la Bonnette - 2802 m altitude: the highest road in Europe, linking Nice to Briançon. At the top of Bonnette, the views are spectacular, the view of the northern Alps and Mount Viso in Italy is beautiful ... At your binoculars!
The Mercantour National Park: This area is home to a place of harmony between protection, discovery, development and respect for local traditional activities. Everywhere, nature deserves attention and respect is better than picking admire, quietly observed that disturbing ...
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS
La petite Etoile d'hôtes bio
9.4
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
Bed and breakfast in the house of the star in Mercantour. Alexandra And Patrice will welcome you warmly and invite you to delight in the natural environment and family atmosphere. La...
Located 8.3 km from Auron
From 42 € to 72 € the double room
Bergerie La sauvageonne mercantour
9.4
Valdeblore
Gerald and offer you two rooms of comfortable and nicely decorated in their restored The savage the gates of the Parc du Mercantour in valdeblore barn hosts: You will love this mountain...
This summer, discover the beauties of the Mercantour National Park. Our three apartments can accomodate 2 to 11 people. Our village, located 1500 meters above sea level is a starting...
Located 8.2 km from Auron
From 365 € to 468 € per week
Le Moulin d'Allos
8.6
Allos
Village of Allos Mercantour National Park offers a multitude of activities in a protected environment. Mill apartments, comfortable, are located close to the village in a green area...
Located 24 km from Auron
From 280 € to 780 € per week
Chalet
Villars-Colmars
Apartment in a chalet, renovated, internet, TV, comfortable, dish towels, parking, 200 m river The Verdon.
Chastellares is located in the Auron ski resort, 20 metres from the ski lifts. All of the rooms have a south-facing view of the slopes from a private terrace or balcony. The rooms also...
Located in Auron
Room from 60 €
Hotel Edelweiss
7.1
Auron
Located in the main square of Auron, this hotel is beside a cable car that can transport guests to the slopes in 2 minutes. The hotel is south-facing and offers en suite rooms with...
Located in Auron
Room from 60 €
Hôtel Las Donnas
8
Auron
Las Donnas is situated in the centre of Auron in the Southern Alps. Facing the sun in front of ski slopes, it offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and friendly accommodation. Guest rooms...
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