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Orcières Merlette

FR flag Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Orcières Merlette is a ski resort in Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FR. It has 33 km of pistes, 18 lifts, elevation up to 2431 m. Slopes break down into 17 km beginner, 12 km intermediate, 5 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Orcières Merlette 1850 for a combined 49 km ski area.

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Slopes
33.3 km
Lifts
18
Elevation
1436–2431 m
995 m vertical
Country
FR flag FR
26,210 pers/h uphill 🍽️ Restaurants × 1 Rentals × 1 Faces: S
Linked ski area · combined 49 km / 27 lifts
Orcières Merlette 1850
Slopes by difficulty
easy 15.7 km
intermediate 12.1 km
advanced 4.7 km
novice 890 m
Lifts by type
drag lift · 8chair lift · 3goods · 3mixed lift · 2rope tow · 1zip line · 1
Official site
44.71496, 6.32752
Sources: osm
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • CUF Cuneo International Airport 104 km · ~2h 33m
  • GNB Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport 107 km · ~2h 37m
  • CMF Chambéry Aix les Bains airport 109 km · ~2h 40m

Nearest cities

  • FR flag Gap (42,715) 26 km
  • FR flag Échirolles (33,088) 68 km
  • FR flag Saint-Martin-d'Hères (35,528) 68 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Orcières Merlette have?

Orcières Merlette has 18 ski lifts — 8 drag lift, 3 chair lift, 3 goods.

How many kilometres of slopes at Orcières Merlette?

Orcières Merlette has 33.3 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Orcières Merlette 1850), the combined area totals 49 km.

What is the elevation at Orcières Merlette?

The highest lift-served point at Orcières Merlette is around 2431 m.

Where is Orcières Merlette located?

Orcières Merlette is located in Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FR.

Is Orcières Merlette connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Orcières Merlette is part of a linked ski area with Orcières Merlette 1850, for a combined 49 km of pistes.

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