Orcières is a mountain resort located in the Hautes-Alpes department, in the heart of the Ecrins massif. Perched at an altitude of approximately 1,850 meters, it is renowned for its vast skiable area, suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In summer, the resort offers numerous outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, via ferrata, and water sports. Thanks to its generous sunshine, its remarkable alpine landscapes, and its modern infrastructure, Orcières is a popular destination for families and mountain sports enthusiasts throughout the year.
The ski resort of Orcières Merlette 1850 covers nearly 100 km of slopes and reaches an altitude of 2,725 meters, offering quality snow throughout the season. It includes 52 slopes suitable for all levels (10 green, 17 blue, 18 red and 7 black), serviced by a modern network of ski lifts.
100 km of tracks
35 Mechanical lifts
Max altitude 2725m
Panoramas Exceptional
2 boardercross/snowpark/Fun Zone
52trails
100 km of tracks
35 Mechanical lifts
Max altitude 2725m
Panoramas Exceptional
2 boardercross/snowpark/Fun Zone
52trails
100 km of tracks
35 Mechanical lifts
Max altitude 2725m
Panoramas Exceptional
2 boardercross/snowpark/Fun Zone
52trails
Yes, the ski area of’Orcières Merlette 1850 It is particularly suitable for beginner skiers thanks to its safe learning areas located at the base of the slopes and its numerous green and blue runs.
This organization allows for progressive progress in a reassuring environment, while the ski schools in the resort accompany the practitioners at every stage of their learning. More experienced skiers also have technical slopes and spaces dedicated to new skating techniques, making Orcières a resort suitable for all profiles.
Beyond skiing, Orcières offers a varied range of activities allowing visitors to fully enjoy their stay. The resort has a leisure and relaxation complex including a swimming pool, a wellness area, a skating rink, a bowling alley and sports facilities.
Holidaymakers can also enjoy the many restaurants, bars and shops in the resort or take part in the activities organized throughout the winter season. For nature lovers, snowshoeing and other mountain activities allow visitors to discover the snowy landscapes from a different perspective. This diversity of activities makes Orcières a family-friendly and welcoming destination, where everyone can find leisure activities suited to their preferences, even after a day on the slopes.
Orcières stands out as a family resort thanks to its child-friendly atmosphere, its dedicated facilities, and the variety of activities offered.
Labelled as a Family Plus resort, it offers an environment designed to make family stays more enjoyable. The resort features secure beginner areas, snow gardens, and activities for younger guests. Its ski area, composed of slopes accessible to all levels, offers a smooth progression for beginners. It also offers more challenging sectors for advanced skiers. Outside the slopes, the resort also offers numerous activities such as sledding, skating, swimming, and hiking. This makes Orcières a friendly destination suitable for families wishing to fully enjoy the mountains in winter.
The area is particularly appreciated for its strong sunshine. But also for its many recreational areas, including a snowpark, two boardercross courses and several areas specially designed for beginners.
Thanks to a gradient that can reach 875 meters on a single descent and a significant supply of snow groomers, Orcières offers varied and reliable skiing conditions. This makes the resort an ideal destination for families and experienced skiers alike.
Hiking and trail enthusiasts benefit from a network of marked trails that allow them to discover remarkable landscapes, including alpine lakes, valleys, forests, and panoramic views of the Écrins Massif. The itineraries, adapted to all levels, offer both family walks and more challenging trails.
Endurance bike enthusiasts and electric-assist bikes benefit from several marked trails and prepared tracks accessible thanks to the lifts in summer. The resort also offers numerous leisure activities. In fact, take advantage of the via ferrata, the zip line, the leisure base, the leisure and relaxation complex with swimming pool, but also the skating rink and the bowling alley. In addition, various activities for families and children are available all year round.
With its preserved nature, generous sunshine and variety of outdoor activities, Orcières is an attractive summer destination that combines mountain discovery, sports activities and relaxation in an exceptional environment.
