Orcières Merlette 1850 is a France ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes region, based around the village of Orcières. The resort offers 100 km of pistes across 31 lifts, rising from 1850 m to 2725 m for a 875 m vertical drop. Terrain suits beginner, intermediate, advanced riders, with a dedicated snow park plus groomed cross-country loops.
Ski School, Snow Park, Childcare, Ice Skating, Indoor Pool.
Outside the ski season, Orcières Merlette 1850 opens up for Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Lake Swimming — a genuine year-round mountain destination.
Wildlife commonly spotted around Orcières Merlette 1850 includes Chamois, Marmot, Golden Eagle. The area sits close to protected zones such as Regional Nature Parks.
Orcières Merlette 1850 has 100 km of marked pistes served by 31 lifts, with a vertical drop of 875 m between 1850 m and 2725 m.
Orcières Merlette 1850 caters primarily to beginner, intermediate, advanced skiers and snowboarders. There is a dedicated snow park. Cross-country loops are groomed nearby.
The nearest major airport is Grenoble (GNB), roughly 140 km from the resort. Book transfers, hire cars or train legs from any UK or EU gateway.
Summer visitors to Orcières Merlette 1850 enjoy Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Lake Swimming across the surrounding valleys and lifts.