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Ski Resort Orcieres 1850 in Hautes-Alpes: Position on map

Orcieres 1850 Ski Resort

Trail Map Orcieres 1850

The Ski Resort

Orcières 1850 is a unique ski resort in the southern French Alps, offering anything you need for a perfect winter holiday. Between skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and many further activities, you're sure never to get bored!

Skiers will find 84 kilometres (52.2 miles) of slopes for all skill levels. With 20 easy, 18 intermediate, and 6 difficult runs as well as a slalom trail, amateurs as well as experts enjoy perfect conditions. Furthermore, a terrain park offers 16,000 m² (approx. 1.6 ha) of pure pleasure to freestylers. A range of hops, tables, boxes, and other features make sure you get your money's worth.

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Interesting facts

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Snowmaking Share
50%
Snow Making Machines: 100
Snowphone+33 (0)4 92558989
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On Mountain Dining

Whether you want to grab a bite in between runs, relax on a sun deck, or try the local specialities, on and around the slopes of Orcières you will find just what you're looking for. Crêpes at La Chouette Gourmande, cheese fondue at Les Gardettes, or a quick snack from Snack Bar de Serre Eyraud - there surely is something for every taste.

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Activities

At the heart of the resort, you will find "La Grande Ourse", a premium sports and leisure centre. Swimming pool, gym, ice rink, bowling centre, and cinema are all in one place here. Worried you'll miss the mountains? The glass roof makes sure you never lose sight of them.

For smaller guests, "La Petite Ourse" offers diverse activities and excellent day care. With crafting and games, tobogganing, skiing in a separate area, or short hikes, the kids are sure to have a blast.

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Après-Ski and Nightlife

Finish your day right at Le Fun Paradise, or with a burger and a few drinks at Burger Rock Cafe. La Belle Table is another great bar to enjoy a couple of drinks before bed.

Number of Bars and Pubs: 4
Number of Clubs: 1

Dining and Restaurants

Number of Restaurants: 23
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Infrastructure & Rental

Skischools

Number of Skischools: 2
Number of Snowboard Schools: 2

Number of Ski Rental

Sports Store
Ski Rental
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Cross Country Ski Rental
Backcountry Ski Rental
Telemark Rental

Getting here

Orcières Merlette 1850 is located approximately 45 minutes from the city of Gap, which is serviced by motorway A51 (Marseille - La Saulace) as well as trains from Marseille, Valence, or Grenoble. Regular busses between Gap and Orcière get you to the resort in a quick and easy way.

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Current Offer

  • Accommodation as booked
  • Bed linen
  • Use of indoor pool
  • Access to public swimming pool (as per description)
  • Use of ice rink in the resort
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last update on 9 Nov 2023
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Contact

OT d'Orcières 1850
Place des drapeaux - Merlette
05170
ORCIERES
E-Mail
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Phone+33 (0)4 92 55 89 89

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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,850 m - 2,725 m
Opening Day16 Dec 2023
Capacity 29605 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:30

Lifts

31
18
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4
1
Total 31

Skiable Terrain

84 km
Easy
Moderate
Advanced
Ungroomed
Overall Slope Length 84 km
Number of Slopes 51

Weather (2,725 m)

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Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

€41.50
1 day adult €41.50
1 day youth €34
1 day child €34
All rates & fees