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Orcières Merlette (1850 - 2725 m)

<b>Snowrider resort</b><br>Resort with specialist instructors and specially equipped (snow park, boardercross etc) for the latest forms of riding the snow (snowboarding, telemark,etc...), for everyone from beginners to the expert.

<b>Club resort</b><br>Resort combining all that's modern, facilities for all types of skiing, easy access to numerous leisure facilities and nightlife.

<b>Famille Plus montagne resort</b><br>FAMILLE PLUS Montagne is the first and unique national tourism label to approve the facilities and services available to families with children staying in French tourist destinations. It is recognized by the French Ministry of Tourism.

Opening of the ski season : from 13^th of December 2025 to 12^th of April 2026
Photo : © Gilles Baron

Alpine skiing : 100 km

Nordic skiing : 43 km
Snowparks : 6
Snowshoe trails : 35 km
Sledding routes : 5 km
Footpaths : 15 km

Gondola lifts : 2
Chair lifts : 7
Ski lifts : 17

Weather in Orcières Merlette

Last update : Wednesday 28 January 2026

Bottom of ski area (1850 m)
Snow

75 cm

-1°C

4 km/h S

Top of ski area (2725 m)
Snow

90 cm

-8°C

27 km/h N

Slopes & lifts
open slopes

19/30 open lifts
100 km of alpine skiing slopes
Opening time : 09:00 - 16:30

Skiability

4/10

Return to resort
Non: le retour n'est pas assuré ou n'existe pas

Avalanche risk

Level 3-4: marked risk to high risk

Weather observations :

Chutes de neige

Roads conditions : Routes dégagées, circulation normale

Orcieres Merlette 1850 is the perfect marriage of all that is important for a ski resort - a rare union between the sunny Southern Alps and the snow-covered Ecrins mountains, winter sports and activities, excellent infrastructure in resort (swimming pool, ice-rink...) and large natural spaces, a well run resort and a warm and friendly ambiance.
A little corner of French Alps for people with high expectations !

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