Where to practice an individual sport Alpes du Sud

Combining walking, trotting and galloping, this equestrian center offers exceptional high-altitude rides, enabling you to quickly reach the peaks. In just 2 hours, you can be up and down a number of peaks. At an altitude of 2,000 metres, the enchanting landscape unfolds with snow-capped peaks as a backdrop, enhanced by streams and old barns, sometimes accompanied by a shepherd guiding his flock through the alpine pastures. During the winter season, the stud farm also offers horse-drawn sleigh rides!

The summit of the Alpes-Maritimes is Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, perched at 1450 metres high! The circuit we propose here starts with tourist information and first evolves in the centre of the village. We invite you to step away slightly, to take advantage of the flowering meadows, the forests of larch and spruce, or even the gentle atmosphere of the alpine.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 1,7 km.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

Visible in winter from the village, these two superb icefalls are over 100 meters high and form a magical and spectacular landscape. On the Giallorgues icefalls, there are generally four climbable lines, rated from 4 to 4+. Their ascent is free, but reserved to the initiated or to the persons accompanied by a professional. Don't hesitate to ask for information from local climbing groups.

Enjoy mountain biking in summer in an exceptional setting, without the presence of ski slopes! Choose from two green trails, four blue trails, four red trails and two black trails. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, you'll be able to enjoy this sport in a grandiose environment, with a total course of 27.5 km, guaranteeing thrills and spills. Mountain bike outings accompanied by an instructor are available, including discovery of Isola 2000 trails, an introduction to freeride and a snack break.

During the winter season, Auron's main square is transformed into a magnificent ice rink. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned skater, you'll enjoy gliding across the ice, provided you dress appropriately if you decide to venture out for this nocturnal experience. During the festive Christmas season, merry melodies accompany the turns and accelerations of the sliding enthusiasts. Be aware of the crowds if you are accompanied by young children. Seats are available to watch the skaters and relax.

Enjoy the fresh mountain air to make mountain biking. Auron has the largest mountain bike area in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Served by 4 ski lifts and 1 be lift lift, these are 50 km of slopes (1 black, 4 red, 9 blue and 3 green) and 17 circuits all available. What to satisfy small and large, fans of thrills or not.

Take advantage of the warmer weather to play tennis in the mountains! During July and August, the Auron Tennis Club invites adults, teenagers and children to come and enjoy our sports camps (95€ for an initiation, 150€ for a half-day). Children will appreciate the multi-activity vacation camps (from age 10). You can rent one of the five courts for €15 per hour on the ballejaune.com website. Paddel is now also available! In winter, don't look for the courts - they'll be under the snow!

This 9.5 km long walk takes you on a journey between heaven and earth. The route is lined with structures representing the planets of the solar system, in a 1:1,000,000 scale reconstruction. The first part leads to Jupiter, then to Senator Lake. It is a family portion: count 1h30 round trip. The itinerary continues on the theme of the stars to reach the Sainte-Marie shelter (3h AR). The most courageous will go up to Neptune, the highest point of the route (5h AR). The Discovery and Nine variants (2h AR) allow to vary the pleasures.