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The largest resort in the Champsaur region of the Hautes-Alpes, Orcières 1 850 boasts a 100-kilometre ski area. Two 4-kilometre loops and access to the 43-kilometre Haut-Champsaur Nordic ski area are available for cross-country skiing. Free shuttles will take you from our ski hire shop in Orcières 1 850 to the ski lifts.
Orcières Merlette Resort
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The ski resort of Orcières sits at an altitude of 1850 metres. It is a typical mountain village set on a balcony overlooking the Champsaur valley. The resort offers magnificent views of the Écrins massif. Orcières is also a friendly ski resort, with a lifestyle rich in flavours and aromas and a special welcome for families, as it holds the Famille Plus label! So you have the opportunity to collect your equipment from our ski hire shop in Orcières 1850, to equip your whole family before discovering the ski area.
Skiing in Orcières Merlette
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Orcières is part of the large "Forêt Blanche" ski area, offering 51 marked runs spread over some 100 kilometres and 875 metres of vertical drop, with exceptional panoramic views! The high altitude of the area means that snow is guaranteed, with 28 ski lifts and snow cannons ensuring quality snow cover all season long. Thanks to its altitude, the Orcières ski area caters for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Beginners or experienced skiers can enjoy all the pleasures of the slopes on all levels of the ski area, while fans of new glides have fun areas with 1 slalom run, 2 natural toboggan runs and 1 free beginners' area.
Activities in Orcières Merlette
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Are you looking for a variety of activities at Orcières 1850? Cross-country skiing enthusiasts have 17 kilometres of trails to discover the surrounding countryside. Thrill-seekers can try their hand at paragliding, dog-sledding, snake gliss, ski joëring or even zip-lining! The village has a number of welcoming shops with authentic charm, where you'll find everything you're looking for. After a day of sport, there are plenty of fitness centres in the resort. A friendly ski resort, the Orcières 1850 tourist office has a calendar of events for the season.
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- Free 24h cancellation
- Quality equipment
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- Free 24h cancellation
- Quality equipment
- Flexible payment method