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Orcières Merlette Overview

SOUTHERN ALPS / ORCIÈRES MERLETTE

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Nearby:

Serre-EyraudSt Léger les Mélèzes
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Elevation
1,850m
Base
2,725m
Summit
875m
Vertical Drop
Trails
61
607 Hectares
Lifts
26
5 types
Snowfall
302cm
Annual Snowfall
33cm
Nov
86cm
Dec
84cm
Jan
62cm
Feb
54cm
Mar
15cm
Apr

Best known for

Orcières Merlette
Orcieres Merlette_Ski Resort Apartment Buildings_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette 1850_Ski Resort View_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcieres Merlette_Roll’air Zip Line Snowboarder_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcieres Merlette_Freeride Skiing_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcieres Merlette_Powder Skiing Freeride Adventure_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Skiers Resting Panoramic Alpine Views_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Off Piste Freestyle Skiing_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Snow-covered Champsaur Valley_(c): Bertrand Bodin
Orcières-Merlette_Sunny Ski Day_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Child Learning to Ski_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcieres Merlette_Skiers Traversing a Flat Slope_Landscape_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Snowboarder On Piste_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Gentle Ski Slope_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Sunny Ski Day on the Slopes_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcieres Merlette_Pristine Snow Conditions_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Snowshoe Hiking through Deep Snow_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Perfect Ski Conditions_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Winter Landcape of Ski Terrain_(c):
Orcières Merlette_Ski Resort_Wide Landscape_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Snowshoe Hiking through Untouched Snow_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières Merlette_Skier Carving on Groomed Slope_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières-Merlette_Off Piste Powder Adventure_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcières-Merlette_Snow Fatbike_(c): OT Orcieres
Orcières Merlette_High Altitude Slope
Orcieres Merlette_Scenic Slope Views_(c): OT Orcieres
Orcières Merlette 1850_Ski Resort View_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcieres Merlette_Roll’air Zip Line Snowboarder_(c): Gilles Baron
Orcieres Merlette_Freeride Skiing_(c): Gilles Baron

Where to Stay

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 13, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 12, 2026

Projected Days Open

128

Days Open Last Year

128

Years Open

64

Average Snowfall

302cm

Terrain

Beginners Runs
20%
Intermediate Runs
31%
Advanced Runs
34%
Expert Runs
15%
Runs in Total
61
Longest Run
8 km
Skiable Terrain
100 km
Snow Making
70 km

Lifts

26

Gondolas & Trams
3
High Speed Sixes
2
Quad Chairs
2
Double Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
18

Inside Scoop

Orcieres Merlette_Powder Skiing Freeride Adventure_(c): Gilles Baron

Reviews

Vincent Mannone

We had an absolutely remarkable family and friends holiday at the Orcières-Merlette resort. The welcome was excellent from beginning to end, with a smiling, helpful team who were truly dedicated to the well-being of their guests. A special mention goes to Laura, the activities coordinator, whose professionalism, positive energy, and good humor were the driving force behind our most wonderful family moments at the resort. Thanks to her, every activity took on an even more convivial and welcoming dimension. A big thank you to the entire team for this successful stay. We will gladly return.

Nearby:

Serre Eyraud
Saint Léger les Mélèzes
Chaillol
Ancelle
Réallon
Puy Saint Vincent
Laye en Champsaur
Laye en Champsaur
Pelvoux-Vallouise
Risoul
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