Located at the entrance to the Parc des Ecrins, ORCIERES 1850 benefits from a temperate climate thanks to its southern exposure, as well as offering excellent skiing.
A lively resort, Orcieres 1850 offers skiers a wide choice in apres-ski and nightlife. The resort is also extremely family-friendly resort, offering a wide range of facilities especially adapted for children and families.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Orcieres 1850 boasts 100km of ski slopes served by 29 ski lifts, and 21 snow canons ensure high quality snow all season. Lift passes for the ski domain can be bought in-resort, and children under 6 years ski free of charge.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 50 Km The resort offers 50km of cross-country trails and off-piste slopes for more adventurous skiers to explore.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Orcieres 1850 is easily accessible by bus or taxi from Gap train station (38km). Orcieres 1850 is a well-equipped resort, offering all necessary amenities including a doctors and pharmacy, a self-service laundrette, cash machines, and a range of bars and resturants and local shops. Please note that all information provided on this page is intended as guidance only and is not contractual. For more detailed information, please contact the local tourist office.
As Europe's highest mountain range, the Alps offer visitors to the region a wide range of wildlife, flowers and plants which can be discoverd by taking a mountain walk through breathtaking scenery. Visitors can also discover the region's many small villages with colourful histories whilst revitalising themselves in the fresh mountain air.
In winter, those who prefer not to ski can try a wide range of other activities, such as snowmobile driving, ice skating, dog-sledding, and snowshoeing. Train stations: Grenoble, Gap, Montdauphin/Guillestre. Airports: Grenoble, Marseille, Toulon, Nice.
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