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Home<\/a><\/span> Destinations – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Destinations – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Orci\u00e8res Merlette 1850<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Orci\u00e8res Merlette 1850<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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And the glide took the light<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the pure skies of the Hautes-Alpes, Orci\u00e8res Merlette 1850 is a sunny, sporty resort<\/strong> that’s both generous and family-friendly. The mountains are experienced intensely, in the southern light and to the rhythm of strong emotions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A southern setting,<\/strong>at the gateway to the \u00c9crins mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orci\u00e8res makes no secret of its key assets: an altitude of 1,850 metres and a south-facing aspect<\/strong> that makes for days bathed in sunshine. Just behind, the giants of the Ecrins National Park<\/strong> tower like a film set. The contrast is striking: the gentle southern light against the might of the high Alpine peaks. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Rocherousse plateau,<\/strong>beating heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s a favorite playground for vacationers: the vast Rocherousse plateau<\/strong>. In winter, you can experience Nordic adventure<\/a><\/strong> with snow buoys, dog sledding, tobogganing and snowshoeing. In summer, the plateau becomes the starting point for a mythical circuit: the 6-lakewalk <\/a><\/strong>, an immersion between alpine pastures and high-altitude reflections. Down below, the resort’s snow front has recently been redesigned and refurbished. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Around the resort,<\/strong>discoveries for all<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orci\u00e8res isn’t just about skiing. The leisure center<\/strong>, with its aquatic center and wide range of activities, is a delight for families. Higher up, the Creuset wildlife park<\/strong> reveals marmots, ibex and chamois in their natural habitat. And then there’s the mountain village of Prapic<\/strong>, where the authenticity of the Hautes-Alpes is revealed in every cobbled lane. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C. Tempier – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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The Camille Ricou trail,<\/strong>a signature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every resort has its legend, and in Orci\u00e8res it’s called Camille Ricou<\/strong>. This wide, sunny red run embodies the sporting spirit of the resort<\/strong>. Every year, it’s the scene of the European Ski Cup<\/strong>. It’s a place where you can enjoy pure skiing, the kind that puts a smile on your face from the very first curve. A descent that sums up the resort: demanding, luminous and accessible to all those who love to ski with heart. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Orci\u00e8res Merlette 1850 in figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SKI LIFTS<\/strong><\/td>26<\/td><\/tr>
TRACKS<\/td>52<\/td><\/tr>
KM DESCENT<\/strong><\/td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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at the gateway to the \u00c9crins<\/p><\/div>

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Orci\u00e8res Merlette 1850<\/strong> highlights<\/h2>\n\n
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MTB<\/em>MTB Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Orci\u00e8res, the MTB Games send out some youngsters: two days of DH and enduro on the bike park, dedicated to 7-16 year-olds. A fun and competitive format that has become a must for budding riders. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Big event<\/em>Tour de France<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Tour de France peloton tackles Orci\u00e8res-Merlette, a mythical alpine resort since Luis Oca\u00f1a’s victory in 1971. A dry climb, grandiose panoramas and popular fervor: the stage promises to be a spectacle at high altitude. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cycling<\/em>Orci\u00e8res Cycling festival and Grandfondo <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Orci\u00e8res Cycling Festival and Grandfondo has become a not-to-be-missed event in the Hautes-Alpes. With its demanding routes, festive atmosphere and timed challenges, this event is ideal for climbers in search of oxygen and thrills. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Practical<\/strong> notebook<\/h2>\n\n