Frequently asked questions

Orcières Merlette 1850 at the crossroads of the seasons... - © Gilles Baron

OPENING DATES

What are the resort's opening dates?

This winter, Orcières Merlette 1850 welcomes you from saturday 14 december 2024 to sunday 13 april 2025 (subject to snow conditions).

THE MOUNTAIN OUT OF SEASON

What shops are open in Orcières out of season?

Outside the lifts opening periods (in the spring and in the fall) the activity in the station is slowed down. However, we suggest that you consult a list of businesses, restaurants and activities accessible this autumn 2024.

WINTER SEASON

What are the advantages of purchasing my ski pass online?

1. The earlier you buy your ski pass, the cheaper it will be! In addition to exclusive web rates, dynamic pricing implemented on Propuls' skipass adapts to the needs of each skier.

2. Save time by avoiding a checkout: you can now collect your ski pass from one of the “Pick up box” terminals located in front of the Tourist Office, in front of Espace Écrins and Place du Queyrelet. A QRcode is sent for any online purchase, simply scan it at the terminal to obtain your package.

What are the ski lift times in winter?

It depends on the ski lifts and the periods. Overall, access to the ski area is possible from 9:00 am. The last climbs are staggered from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All the details are on the back of the piste map.

ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

Is there a charge for parking in the resort ?

In winter, the Casse-Blanche (P1), Marché (P3), Drapeaux (P4), Lutins (P5), Place des Queyrelets (P6) and Rocherousse (P7) car parks are charged for by the day. See all parkings.

What is the market day in Orcières ?

In the winter season, the market takes place every Thursday in the P3 car park opposite the Tourist Office. Parking is therefore prohibited from the night before.

What should I know about traffic conditions in winter ?

From now on, special equipment is compulsory for all vehicles in circulation in the Hautes-Alpes department during the winter period, i.e. from November 1 to March 31 of each year. Concretely, road users in winter must have four snow tires or a pair of chains or socks on board the vehicle.

Traffic conditions are updated in real time on inforoute.hautes-alpes.fr, the inforoute05 application. You can also call the Info Route 05 voice server on 04 65 03 00 05. For access from Grenoble, see www.itinisere.fr