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Les Orres

Resort description

In the midst of a large forest this friendly modern resort is one of unspoilt beauty. Les Orres looks down upon the Durance valley and the lake of Serre-Poncon. The relaxed amicable atmosphere is good for both families and couples.


Skiing in Les Orres

 

The skiing domain is very varied from the steep slope to undulating runs. The 88 km/54.8 miles of runs are lined by larches. This domain is suitable to every style and level of skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. The resort is equipped with a slalom stadium.

 

 

 

Snowboarding in Les Orres

 

 

Snowboarders will find a snowpark with a space slide, 2 quarters, 2 big airs … in the area “Espace New Gliss”. The snowpark is also equipped with music and is regularly livened up

 

 

Cross-country skiing

 

Les Orres has 40 km/25 miles of trails. There are different levels of difficulties. For the beginners, the trails are located on the plateau of Charance and are in the forest. For the more advanced skiers, the itinerary of “Mazelière” will enjoy them. The access of the cross-country skiing domain is free.

 

 

Ski school

 

The ESF in Les Orres offers a variety of lessons from alpine skiing to snowboarding

For the children aged 3-6 yrs there is the Piou-Piouclub where they will be entertained and have skiing lessons.

 

For more information please visit: www.esf-lesorres.com.

 

 

 

Lift passes

 

Les Orres lift passes give you access to all the lifts of the resort. 

 

 

 

 

The Skiing
This resort is good for intermediate skiers, with 88km of lift served runs. The well designed lift system means keen learners can progress smoothly from blues to reds and access the whole mountain. There are also 40km of cross country trails with a high number of scenic routes through the forest, which also provides good shelter in bad weather.
Après Ski
The après ski here is lively but not rowdy. It holds a variety of bars and discos, shops and restaurants catering for all tastes.
Amenities
Les Orres provides a wide range of shops and cafes, as well as other amenities such as bakeries and pharmacies, a bank and post office.
Activities
As well as the skiing, there are many other activities for all ages. There is an ice-rink, fitness centre, bowling alley and cinema. Visitors can also enjoy other non-skiing entertainment such as snow-shoeing, paragliding, dog-sledging and tobogganing.
Getting there
Driving distance: From Calais 650 miles approximately 10hours.
Airport access: Grenoble 170 miles approximately 3hours, Chambery 140 miles approximately 3 hours and Nice 170 miles approximately 3hours 50minutes.
La Combe d'Or
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Le Balcon des Airelles
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Le Bois Mean
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Les Melezes d'Or
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Les Monts du Bois d'Or
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Les Terrasses du Soleil d'Or
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Ski Facts
Village height:
1550m
Slope range:
1550m - 2720m
Ski area:
Les Orres
Piste coverage
62
Ski lifts
23
Ski runs
34
Green
6
Blue
6
Red
19
Black
3
Snow cannons
110
Beginners
***
Intermediates
****
Experts
***
Boarders
***
 
Tourist Office
  0033 (0)4 92 44 19 17
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