Explore Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée and Auron with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
A true crossroads in the heart of the Mercantour National Park, Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée is cultural and authentic, surrounded by mountains rising to over 3,000 meters. The village offers a palette of colors and an astonishing heritage of pastel facades, fountains, sundials, chapels, frescoes and museums. The Auron ski resort and ski area, at an altitude of 1,600 m, are 7 km away and linked to the village of Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée by the Pinatelle cable car.
Upcoming event
Traditional feast
34th Transhumance Festival
samedi 08 juin
For the 34th time, the herds and shepherds of the Vallée de la Tinée will be gathering in the heart of the village for the best pastoral festival of the summer.
There’ll be plenty of entertainment for young and old, an educational farm and free access to the Petit Bois des Lutins and other fun activities all day long!
Sights:
- Saint-Etienne church (rebuilt in the 18th century with its bell tower dating from 1492);
- The Trinitaires chapel (17th century), St Sébastien chapel (15th century), St Michel des pénitents noirs and St Maur chapels;
- The Traditions, Milk and School Museums.
