Ski area Orcières

Information about the ski area

Highest point:	2,725 m	Gondola lift:	3
Lowest point:	1,850 m	Pistes in total:	100 km
Altitude ski resort:	1,850 m	Pistes:	55 km
Lifts in total:	30	Pistes:	38 km
Tow lifts:	20	Pistes:	7 km
Chair lifts:	7

Ski area Orcières

With the lift pass "Orcières" you will get access to 30 lifts and a total of 100 km of piste, covering an altitude difference of 875 m. The ideal infrastructure and the unique climatic conditions make a winter holiday here an unforgettable experience here for everyone. A 6-person high-speed chairlift takes skiers from the Roche Rousse plateau to Lac des Estaris in only 5 minutes. The seats also have a special security technology for children.

Directly from the resort you can easily reach the pistes of Drouvet and Méollion, which especially appeal to Alpine skiers. The descent from the Drouvet peak is recommendable to the more experienced, but also the north flanks of Serre-Eyraud are popular with pro skiers. The ascent to the vast slopes between Rocherousse and Lac des Estaris takes a little longer than others, but it is worth it.

Snowboarders will find a snow park on the Plateau de Rocherousse, at an altitude of 2,280 m, and a special boardercross run at the piste de Rochasson.

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Après ski Orcières Merlette

After a day on the slopes it is really worth ending the day on a sporty note in Orcières! Unusual sports are focused on strongly here, so you can try out e.g. ice climbing, dog-sleigh riding, ice paintball and quad tours, as well as ski jöring or snowbike tours. Unusual activities like spending the night in an ingloo, or the so-called "Snake Sledge", where you can slide down the run with at least 10 sledges connected to one another. The sports centre "Le Grand Ourse" offers the more classical sports types: swimming, bowling, ice skating, and relaxation in the spa area. For children there is junior version of the sports centre, the "Le Petit Ourse" with child-care facilities, a kid's club, ski kindergarten and indoor and outdoor playgrounds.

If you want to turn night into day with apres ski, you can do so from midnight to 5 a.m. in the "Yeti Club". If you rather prefer just a beer or two, the you should go to "The New Guest Pub".

Snowpark: Snowpark Pixies Camp Orcières Merlette

The Pixies Camp, the snow park of Orcières, is located at an altitude of 2,300 m, directly on the Rocherousse plateau. On a total of 16,000 m² boarders and freeskiers can run riot. There are also several small jumps, which are perfect for beginners. Various boxes and rails, a whoop line and 2 quarter pipes make sure everyone is having fun.

Those who would like to improve their jumping skills, can use the big Airbag - gentle landings are guaranteed here. A special boardercross run awaits ambitious athletes at the piste of Rochasson.

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Expert rating report Orcières

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(3.9 out of 5 stars)

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Ski area Orcières