Orcières Merlette 1850 is a ski resort in the Southern Alps range, in the Champsaur, Hautes-Alpes area. The ski area covers 100 km of runs between 1,850 m and 2,725 m, served by 28 lifts. Day lift pass €46 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Orcières-Merlette is a very sunny resort at 1,850 m in the Hautes-Alpes, with 100 km of runs between 1850 and 2,725 m. Renowned for its exceptional sunshine (more than 300 days a year), it is sometimes nicknamed 'the sun resort'. A family-friendly, convivial atmosphere.
- High altitude, snow guaranteed
- Sunny Champsaur
- Ideal for families
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Orcières Merlette 1850 offers 100 km of well-marked runs — a mid-sized ski area ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever skiing exactly the same thing twice. The 28 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the crowds in peak season. Orcières Merlette 1850's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-maintained green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Southern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. With a summit at 2,725 m and a village at 1,850 m, snow reliability at Orcières Merlette 1850 is generally good from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can create difficulties early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once substantial snowfalls arrive. The day lift pass at €46 places Orcières Merlette 1850 in the mid-range category on price — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Orcières Merlette 1850 keeps its promises. A Southern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
