Rules for visiting Auron
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsCamping is prohibited in the heart of the Mercantour Park. Bivouacking is only allowed from 7:00 pm to 9:00 am, more than an hour's walk from the park boundary or the last road access. It is not allowed with a motorhome, caravan or roof tent.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsIn Auron there is an equipped area in the lower Chastellarès car park (emptying, electricity and water), open all year. The Riou car park is for parking only. Motorhomes are prohibited on the col de la Bonette road; daytime parking is allowed.Source: ete.auron.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- ProhibitedA municipal arrêté (order) prohibits pedestrians from walking in the ski area of Auron. The snowshoe trail at the Sommet du Puy d'Auron is tolerated, as long as the signage is respected.Source: explorenicecotedazur.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedAnimals are prohibited in the ski area of the Auron resort.Source: cotedazurfrance.fr
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Mercantour Park dogs are prohibited, even on a leash or in your arms. Exceptions: livestock protection or herding dogs, guide or assistance dogs, and dogs of residents of hamlets with road access.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Mercantour Park, recreational model aircraft flying and recreational drone flights are prohibited (arrêté 2017-02, of January 12, 2017). Professional use requires prior authorization from the park director.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedIn the heart of the Mercantour Park, making fires is prohibited. It is only allowed inside buildings and with self-contained portable stoves.Source: mercantour-parcnational.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Auron?
- With conditions. Camping is prohibited in the heart of the Mercantour Park. Bivouacking is only allowed from 7:00 pm to 9:00 am, more than an hour's walk from the park boundary or the last road access. It is not allowed with a motorhome, caravan or roof tent.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Auron?
- With conditions. In Auron there is an equipped area in the lower Chastellarès car park (emptying, electricity and water), open all year. The Riou car park is for parking only. Motorhomes are prohibited on the col de la Bonette road; daytime parking is allowed.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Auron?
- Prohibited. A municipal arrêté (order) prohibits pedestrians from walking in the ski area of Auron. The snowshoe trail at the Sommet du Puy d'Auron is tolerated, as long as the signage is respected.
- Can you bring a dog to Auron?
- Prohibited. Animals are prohibited in the ski area of the Auron resort. Prohibited. In the heart of the Mercantour Park dogs are prohibited, even on a leash or in your arms. Exceptions: livestock protection or herding dogs, guide or assistance dogs, and dogs of residents of hamlets with road access.
- Can you fly a drone at Auron?
- Prohibited. In the heart of the Mercantour Park, recreational model aircraft flying and recreational drone flights are prohibited (arrêté 2017-02, of January 12, 2017). Professional use requires prior authorization from the park director.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Auron?
- Prohibited. In the heart of the Mercantour Park, making fires is prohibited. It is only allowed inside buildings and with self-contained portable stoves.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.