Orcières-Merlette is a modern satellite ski resort located around 400 metres above the old village centre of Orcières. This small ski resort consists of only high-rise blocks and new building developments so it is not the prettiest ski resort in France. However, its lack of charm and character are compensated by an average of 300 days of sunshine a year and a very child-friendly approach, with all the corresponding facilities and provisions you would expect on a family ski holiday.
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Restaurants 25 | Theatre - |
Bars & cafes 13 | Casino - |
Nightclubs & discos 2 | Concert hall![]() |
Cinema 1 |
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No. of ski schools 2 | Private ski lessons € 48 |
No. of ski instructors 120 | Ski lessons6 Days, 15 Hours, € 145 |
Area for beginners![]() | Snowboarding lessons6 Days, 15 Hours, € 149 |
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No. of hotels 4 | Supermarkets 4 |
Total no. of hotel beds 188 | Banks![]() |
Total no. of beds 18698 |
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Name Office de Tourisme |
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Telephone 0033 - 0492 - 558989 |
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Railway station Gap approx. 38 km by bus | |
Airport: Grenoble Isère approx. 120 km | From the motorway:approx. 50 km 1 uur by car |
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Childcare![]() |
Magic carpet![]() |
Playground![]() |
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Public sauna![]() | Footpaths 35 km |
Fitness centre![]() | Torchlight descentfakkeltocht ongeveer 5 keer in de winter |
Public solarium![]() |
Indoor ice rink![]() |
Massage![]() |
Outdoor ice rink - |
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Curling![]() |
Indoor swimming pool![]() |
Snow rafting ![]() |
Hot air ballooning![]() |
Dog sledding![]() |
Paragliding![]() |
Snowmobile tours![]() |
Indoor tennis court![]() |
Toboggan run ![]() |
Squash court - |
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Green slopes | 19 km |
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Blue slopes | 31 km |
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Red slopes | 35 km |
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Black slopes | 15 km |
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Off-piste | 0 km |
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Drag lifts | 20 |
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Chair lifts | 7 |
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Gondola lifts | 3 |
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