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Les Orres

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Les Orres Ski Resort Guide

Les Orres, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length63km
Highest Lift2,770m
Resort Height1,600m
 Nearest AirportsGrenoble 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 2cm, expected on 26 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Les Orres Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 10km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2048km
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,770m
Lowest Piste1,650m
Resort Altitude (Les Orres)1,600m
Max Vertical1,170m

Ski Slope Aspects

NW

Les Orres has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Les Orres
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Les Orres

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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?

 Open (since December 9, 2023).

 Closes : April 7, 2024.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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