Orcières-Merlette Ski Resort Guide
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Orcières-Merlette, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 85km53 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,730m8,957ft |
| Resort Height | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Marseille Provence |
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Orcières-Merlette at a glance
Unfortunately the 15-floor buildings at this purpose built centre have won little critical acclaim, but the surrounding scenery is awesome and the weather and skiing both good, meaning slopes can be crowded.
When will it snow in Orcières-Merlette?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Orcières-Merlette.
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Book NowOrcières-Merlette Facts, Stats and Ratings
Orcières-Merlette Rated
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
How High is Orcières-Merlette?
| Highest Lift | 2,730m8,957ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Resort Altitude (Orcières-Merlette) | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Max Vertical | 880m2,887ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Orcières-Merlette Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 10km6 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 20 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 9 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 85km53 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25km16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 29 | |
Orcières-Merlette Summary
The French Ski Resort of Orcières-Merlette has direct access to 85km53 miles of downhill skiing, with 44 marked pistes, served by a total of 29 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,850m6,070ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,730m8,957ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
On the Mountain
The most difficult run is the 'Le Gourou'.
Skiing in Orcières-Merlette
Orcières-Merlette offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding in Orcières-Merlette
Orcières-Merlette offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Orcières-Merlette.
When is Orcières-Merlette open?
Open from : December 12, 2020.
Closes : April 17, 2021.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Orcières-Merlette.
Snow Making
Orcières-Merlette is able to make snow, on 40km25 miles of ski runs, with 33 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The 29 ski lifts of Orcières-Merlette are able to uplift 22,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Orcières-Merlette?
Orcières-Merlette is in the French Alps in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
How can I get to Orcières-Merlette?
By Air
The nearest airports to Orcières-Merlette are Grenoble, Marseille Provence and Chambery. There are six airports within three hours drive.
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