Orcières 1850 High altitude resort |
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| Resort description |
Orcieres 1850 is a small ski resort in the Ecrins region which is a great choice for family ski holidays. With skiing up to 2725m, Ocieres 1850 has a stunning location and friendly French atmosphere.
Orcieres 1850 has a magnificent recreational centre called the Grande Ourse with swimming pools and flumes, a bowling alley, fitness centre, cinema and bar.
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Ski School in Orcieres
1850, Ecrins
The
ESF in Orcieres 1850
offers snowboard and skiing lessons.
They
offer group or private lessons for adults and
children.
The
ESF also has a children’s club for children
over 3 years old.
Unfortunately
Ski Collection cannot pre-book Ski School in Orcieres
1850. For more information please visit
www.esforcieres.com
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Lift Passes in Orcieres
1850, Ecrins
Lift
passes give you access to the Orcieres 1850 ski area
(100km of slopes).
For more
information about Orcieres 1850 lift passes,
please
select
here
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| The Skiing |
| Orcieres 1850 does not offer the most challenging skiing but is the perfect resort for beginners and intermediates. There are plenty of red, blue and green runs to test yourself on. The majority of the blues and reds end in the village and so are not too intimidating. |
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| Après Ski |
| There is a good selection of restaurants in Orcieres 1850 offering French and Savoyard cuisine. Or why not head to the Grande Ourse, a massive glass hall at the heart of the resort with a champion level ice skating rink, swimming pool with slide and aquatic games, relaxation space dedicated to health care and fitness and a performance hall, bowling, cinema... |
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| Amenities |
| There is a selection of shops and local family-orientated restaurants in Orcieres 1850. |
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| Activities |
| There are plenty of activities to do in Orcieres 1850 such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hikes, as well as paragliding, ice skating, cinema, ice diving beneath the lake, off-piste guiding, ice driving and Snakegliss! |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 609 miles, approximately 9 hrs 30 mins.
Airport access: Grenoble: 71 miles, approximately 2 hrs. Chambery: 107 miles, approximately 2 hrs 30 mins. Turin: 138 miles, approxiamtely 3 hrs 25 mins. Geneva: 160 miles, approximately 3 hrs 30 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1850m (6,070ft) |
Slope range: |
1850m (6,070ft) - 2725m (8,940ft) |
Ski area: |
Orcieres |
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| Piste coverage |
100 |
| Ski lifts |
29 |
| Ski runs |
51 |
| Green |
7 |
| Blue |
19 |
| Red |
19 |
| Black |
6 |
| Snow cannons |
45 |
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| Beginners |
**** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
**** |
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NEW FOR WINTER 2011/2012!
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Click to Orcières 1850 website
