The sunny Mercantour resort offers a variety of landscapes that will win you over. And what better way to make the most of it than with a walk around the resort?
In winter and summer alike, the Tour d'Auron, with its health trail, is the perfect way to combine physical exertion with contemplation of the landscape.
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A short, almost flat walk, mainly on the road, through the resort's real estate, allows you to admire the magnificent chalets.
A hike with breathtaking views
With, as a bonus, the famous vertiginous footbridge, "Le Vertige d'Auron", as well as tables and benches. Ideal for a picnic with a breathtaking view of the valley, the border chain, the ski area and the resort as a whole.
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Halfway along the route, on the edge of the forest, you can also take advantage of the fitness area and its cardio-training equipment, again with a splendid view of the mountains.
How do I get there?
From the Tourist Office (b.5), cross the roundabout and turn right onto boulevard Pompidou, direction Nice, passing the cinema, the public toilets and the bus stop, and continue straight ahead on the voie du Berger until you reach chemin des Colettes.
Then turn left (second left) to reach the entrance to the fitness trail (b161) and its 1.2km loop. Return to the bottom of the station, then cross the garden of the Chapelle Saint-Érige chapel, the central square and finally the Avenue de Malhira to the Tourist Office (b.5).
Practical info
Height difference: +/- 30 m
Duration: 1 hour