Les Orres Ski Resort Guide
Les Orres, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 63km |
| Highest Lift | 2,770m |
| Resort Height | 1,600m |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Marseille Provence |
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Les Orres
The ski area of Les Orres is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,600m, with 63km of marked runs.
Summary
Les Orres has direct access to 63km of downhill skiing, with 29 marked pistes, served by a total of 25 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,770m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Les Orres offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Les Orres is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Les Orres.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'L'Horrible'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Les Orres?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm, expected on 19 December, with around 20cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Les Orres Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 10km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 48km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | 10km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 7 | 20km |
| Downhill Total Length | 63km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 25 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Les Orres Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,770m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,650m |
| Resort Altitude (Les Orres) | 1,600m |
| Max Vertical | 1,170m |
Ski Slope Aspects
NW
Les Orres has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Les Orres
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Les Orres Ski Schools and Les Orres Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Les Orres?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Gap, Hautes-Alpes.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Les Orres is Grenoble, 140 minutes drive away.
Marseille Provence, Chambery, Turin Caselle, Avignon and Turin Cuneo airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 25 ski lifts are able to uplift 21,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 65km of ski runs, with 104 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Les Orres open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 13 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
