Do you want to Ski the French Alps?
Spend a great day skiing or snowboarding on the slopes in Auron. Two hours from the Villahostels and easily accessible by bus (Bus 91) or by hire car (experience with narrow roads and switchbacks required. Be careful!)
With its 135 km of slopes, the Auron resort is the largest ski area in the Alpes-Maritimes, equipped with a modern ski lift system and artificial snow technology so you can enjoy the ski season from the beginning of December to mid-April.
Auron
Spread over 4 sectors (Las Donnas, Sauma Longue, Demandols, Lieuson), the ski area has a great choice for every level of skier. Snow gardens, family park, snowpark, boardercross or slopes for seasoned skiers.
Ski the French Alps from Auron
Beginners
If you are new to skiing or you are a beginner please take a ski guide from one of the many ski schools in Auron! (Ask at reception). It’s easy to get hurt or lost if you don’t know what you are doing, especially if you are a beginner who decides to go it alone. Be safe! For ski guides, see https://www.esfauron.com/
Don’t Ski? No problem!
There’s still plenty to do around the pretty village, Ice skating, sledding, massage, relaxation and well-being, shopping, cool bars and cafés or hop on a lift to a mountain restaurant and take in the beautiful views with a hot chocolate or some great food and drinks.
For the more adventurous, hire some snowshoes from the ski shop and hike up the mountain, make sure you know where you are going and tell someone what you plan to do! There are guided tours available in the village.
St-Étienne de Tinée
Take a trip to the pretty village of St-Étienne de Tinée just below Auron at an altitude of 1140m and 7km from the resort, directly linked to the Auron ski area by the Pinatelle cable car.
Visit the pretty village of St-Étienne de Tinée in the French Alps
What you need
Ski wear
We have ski wear available (not skis, boots or helmets, just clothes) in our big trunk of ski gear in the locker room. You can freely use any of it to keep warm in the mountains. We,m will help you out with these when you plan your trip.
Skis equipment
You can rent ski equipment at a discounted price from our friends at Sport 2000 next to the White restaurant (excellent for dinner if you decide to stay the night).
Ski Pass
There are many types of ski passes available from: https://hiver.auron.com/forfaits-de-ski/
Prices vary depending on age, a standard adult full day pass is €35
Insurance with ski cover
Make sure your personal insurance covers winter sports! it’s worth double checking that your own insurance, travel or otherwise, covers skiing. We also recommend always taking the additional cover that you can purchase with your ski pass. Remember that rescue services are chargeable if you don’t have specific ski insurance. Packages and subscriptions are not refunded. Ask for daily insurance when purchasing your ski pass online or at the ski lift ticket offices (rescue and civil liability). It’s cheap and worth every penny!
Single rate per day and per person: € 3.10 – Covering rescue costs and civil liability and excluding medical costs (covered by your personal insurance).
Feel confused?
Talk to reception about our packages and we can arrange everything for you!
For more information on Auron please visit: https://hiver.auron.com/
Isola
An alternative resort to Auron is Isola 2000. A modern village, very popular but possibly not quite as charming. It has a large party scene and plenty to do with some great ski runs, great as a second option if you are staying overnight.
https://www.isola2000.com/en/ski-areas/
Skiing with VillaHostels
Esquí con Villa Hostels
