Located in the heart of a larch forest, the resort of Orres overlooks the Durance valley and the lake of Serre-Ponçon. The ski area rises up to 2720 m with a vertical drop of 1170 m. Its 88km of alpine skiing slopes and 40km of cross-country skiing slopes are either marked out on the mountain pastures or in the middle of larch forests. Thanks to the artificial snowmaking system, snow is guaranteed throughout the entire season.
The resort is a perfect place for family vacations. The residences are located at the foot of the slopes, the pedestrian center allows you to leave your car and discover the village on foot or by toboggan. Free shuttles circulate regularly and ensure the connection between the slopes.
Discover many winter activities: snowshoeing on marked out itineraries, snow scooter, paragliding, special tobogganing slope, ice climbing, off-piste hiking...
The particularities of the resort
The resort of Les Orres, located in the Hautes-Alpes, offers an exceptional natural setting. Its ski area culminates above the lake of Serre-Ponçon, and you can admire the magnificent panorama of the Ecrins National Park on one side and the Parpaillon massif on the other. Between larch forests and snowy summits, enjoy the sun of the Southern Alps.
In terms of comfort, 115 Wi-Fi hotspots have been installed throughout the town, giving you free internet access. To find out about chairlift waiting times, the location of shuttles and road conditions, you can also download the Les Orres application available on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.