Orcières Merlette 1850

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

Orcières Merlette 1850 is a ski resort in Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FR. It has 16 km of pistes, 12 lifts, elevation up to 1850 m. Slopes break down into 9 km beginner, 7 km intermediate, 0 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Orcières Merlette for a combined 49 km ski area.

Slopes
16.2 km
Lifts
12
Elevation
1502–2695 m
1193 m vertical
Country
FR flag FR
26,210 pers/h uphill 🍽️ Restaurants × 1 Rentals × 1 Faces: S Est. 1952
Linked ski area · combined 49 km / 27 lifts
Orcières Merlette
Slopes by difficulty
intermediate 7.3 km
easy 6.7 km
novice 2.1 km
Lifts by type
drag lift · 5magic carpet · 4chair lift · 2mixed lift · 1
Official site
44.69680, 6.32186
Sources: wikidata
Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

  • CUF Cuneo International Airport 104 km · ~2h 34m
  • GNB Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport 108 km · ~2h 38m
  • CMF Chambéry Aix les Bains airport 110 km · ~2h 42m

Nearest cities

  • FR flag Gap (42,715) 25 km
  • FR flag Digne-les-Bains (18,986) 68 km
  • FR flag Échirolles (33,088) 69 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Orcières Merlette 1850 have?

Orcières Merlette 1850 has 12 ski lifts — 5 drag lift, 4 magic carpet, 2 chair lift.

How many kilometres of slopes at Orcières Merlette 1850?

Orcières Merlette 1850 has 16.2 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Orcières Merlette), the combined area totals 49 km.

What is the elevation at Orcières Merlette 1850?

The highest lift-served point at Orcières Merlette 1850 is around 1850 m.

Where is Orcières Merlette 1850 located?

Orcières Merlette 1850 is located in Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FR.

Is Orcières Merlette 1850 connected to other ski areas?

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

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