Orcières Merlette · Hautes-Alpes · 1,850 m
Sunny skiing in the Hautes-Alpes.
100 km of pistes above the Écrins National Park.
Orcières Merlette, altitude and sunshine
Orcières Merlette 1850 starts where other resorts stop. The resort sits at 1,850 metres, right in the ski area, and the slopes climb to 2,725 metres for more than 875 metres of continuous vertical.
Sunshine is what sets it apart. The Hautes-Alpes are among the sunniest parts of France, and the south-facing slopes catch the light from the morning. By March, afternoons on the panoramic terraces feel more like a spring holiday at altitude.
Its 26 lifts serve 61 pistes for every level, and most of the area is covered by snowmaking, which secures skiing from December to April. Its human scale suits families and groups of 20 to 60 people. See also our guide to the best French Alps resorts for groups.
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Getting to Orcières Merlette
The closest ski resort to the Mediterranean.
- From Marseille airport: about 2 h 45 by road via Gap.
- From Gap: 45 minutes by road.
- By train: to Gap, then a shuttle or private transfer.
- Private transfers from the airport can be added to your quote.
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