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Auron Resort Guide
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 23
7d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
2cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Auron is a ski resort located in the southern French Alps, approximately 90 kilometers from Nice, offering 135 kilometers of ski slopes across varied terrain suitable for all levels. The resort features a modern lift system, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a village with shops, restaurants, and accommodations at the base. Signature experiences include panoramic alpine views, snow parks, and a range of winter activities such as snowshoeing and tobogganing. Auron stands out for its blend of Mediterranean proximity and alpine skiing, making it a unique destination in the region.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Auron
Lifts
16
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola3
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Le Blanchon – Auron’s most popular après-ski spot, Le Blanchon is renowned for its welcoming alpine ambiance, sunny terrace with mountain views, and a lively atmosphere featuring regular live music and DJ events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 PM UTC
7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+137%
vs 5-Year Avg
3cm avg by now
-49%
vs 30-Year Avg
14cm avg by now
3cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 7.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~7.1 cm. That's 137% above the 5-year average (3 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 49% below the 30-year average (14 cm).
Auron Season Snowfall
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Auron Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 363cm with an average of 51 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 61cm | 8 days | 13cm | 34cm | 19cm |
| December | 63cm | 7 days | 45cm | 65cm | 21cm |
| January | 57cm | 8 days | 69cm | 89cm | 17cm |
| February | 45cm | 7 days | 86cm | 104cm | 15cm |
| March | 56cm | 7 days | 84cm | 105cm | 16cm |
| April | 49cm | 8 days | 50cm | 81cm | 14cm |
| May | 16cm | 3 days | 9cm | 31cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
54
Best Day
15 Mar
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 2922 Feb
- 2823 Feb
- 2425 Feb
March 2026
- 5415 Mar17cm
- 4712 Mar7cm
- 4716 Mar3cm
April 2026
- 371 Apr
- 322 Apr
- 313 Apr
March scored highest for Auron in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Auron
- Where is Auron?
- Auron is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Auron?
- Auron runs from a base elevation of 1,600 m (5,249 ft) to a summit of 2,452 m (8,045 ft), giving a vertical drop of 852 m (2,795 ft).
- How big is Auron?
- Auron has 43 marked runs and 16 lifts.
- When is ski season at Auron?
- Auron typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Auron get in a typical season?
- Auron averages 102 inches / 260 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
