Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée		Auron at 3.2 km
Insee code	06120		Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage at 5.7 km
Postcode	06660		Isola at 12.7 km
Latitude	44.2555539		Péone at 15.6 km
Longitude	6.9254410		Châteauneuf-d'Entraunes at 16 km
Altitude	From 949 to 3027 meters		Entraunes at 16 km
Surface	173.81 km²		Valberg at 17.7 km
Population	1320 inhabitants		Saint-Martin-d'Entraunes at 18.1 km
Density	7 inhabitants/km²		Villeneuve-d'Entraunes at 18.2 km
National labels			Beuil at 18.7 km
Chief town	Nice (at 89 km, 90 min)		Guillaumes at 19.4 km
Department	Alpes-Maritimes		Sauze at 20 km
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur		Search another town

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Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée The village is located at 1140 m altitude, just 90 km from Nice and 7 km from the resort of Auron. With about 1,350 inhabitants, capital of Canton has preserved authentic, old-world charm and architecture specific to villages in the valley.

Probably inhabited since prehistoric times, Daeliae Insula appointed by the Romans, and Santi Stephani Tinaesis by early Christians, Saint-Etienne de Tinee had a very long history. It belongs to the Savoy before its attachment to France in 1860. Life was so harsh. We lived then folded on itself, because of very difficult routes with neighboring valleys with the coast. From 1900, the widening of roads and the advent of the automobile enabled the city to develop, but a disastrous fire ravaged in 1929. Half the town was destroyed and Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée not have its rebirth as a subscription launched in all the communes of France and its dynamic mayor Rovery Maurice, who was behind the resort of Auron.

The villagers keep carefully and to perpetuate the new generations the secret of many local recipes. A mixture of original and delicious mountain specialties with influences from the cuisine of Provence, such as: gnocchi, ravioli, pasta with wild spinach green, black polenta, nettle soup, fritters squash flowers, coffee Barley ... without forgetting the many crafts produced by true alchemists of taste that we are discovering new tastes, through: jams, honey "kind" or flavored gingerbread, but the cheese ...

Italian style and mountain architecture "French" coexist without spoiling all to the delight of visitors. Lovers of trompe-l'oeil will be delighted.

The interpretive trail around the village and the river "Tinée" you will discover all aspects of village life in altitude.

Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée has 17 churches with 5 beautiful churches and chapels from the 13th to the 17th century, decorated with remarkable frescoes classified. Many sundials. Several museums are reviving the long history of the valley and the legacy of our ancestors traditions museum, milk, school and mill.

Finally, the télépulsé Pinatelle you will in a few cables, direct access to the ski resort of Auron and enjoy a panoramic view over the village and the valley. The hamlets of character are also the object of various walks or visits: Roya, Customs, The Rougelle La Blache, The Cialancia, Le Pré du Loup or Vens.

Frequently monthly market on Friday morning.

The last Sunday of June: festival of transhumance.

At the end of July: Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Most High.

At the beginning of August: Feast of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée.

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 ... your binoculars!

The Mercantour National Park: the Common Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée lies at the edge of the Mercantour National Park, it is the starting point of many hiking trails inside the park as Vens Lake, Lake of Rabuons, Mount Ténibre ...

View Summer Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée		Landscape winter Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
Plan Water Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -12°C - Max. -4°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -10°C - Max. -2°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. -4°C - Max. 3°C

Le refuge Valberg Face to ski the shelter welcomes you for lunch and dinner in a warm atmosphere to enjoy our Specialties mountain cuisine our way our desserts plancha house without forgetting our selection... Located 17.9 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée From 10 € to 25 € per person

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La petite Etoile d'hôtes bio     9.1 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 5.7 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée From 40 € to 72 € the double room

Bergerie La sauvageonne mercantour     9.2 Valdeblore Gerald and Frances offer 2 guest rooms comfortable and nicely decorated in their sheepfold The savage the gates of the Parc du Mercantour in Valdeblore: You will love this mountain... Located 27 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée From 60 € to 64 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Gites la racine Jausiers Detached farmhouse in. Comfortable. Altitude 1500 m. Located 21 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée 520 € per week

Le Moulin d'Allos Allos Village of the Mercantour National Park Allos offers a multitude of activities in an unspoiled setting. The apartments of the Mill, all comfort, located close to the village in a green... Located 24 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée From 260 € to 780 € per week

Vacances pour 8 personnes Barcelonnette   8.8 Barcelonnette Large apartment of 110m² with garage for 2 large cars in centre town. This apartment is trés well equipped and comfortable for 8 people. Located 26 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée 850 € per week

All vacation rentals around Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Hôtel Las Donnas      7.9 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... Located 3.4 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée Room from 83 €

Hotel l'Ecureuil      7 Auron Logis Hotel l'Ecureuil offers en suite accommodation in the ski resort of Auron. It has a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to free parking. Each room in this Logis hotel... Located 3.4 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée Room from 96 €

Chastellares      6.9 Auron Chastellares is located in the Auron ski station, 20 meters from the ski lifts. All of the rooms have a view of the slopes from a private terrace or balcony. The rooms also have flat-screen... Located 3.5 km from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée Room from 150 €

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