Things to do in Les Orres if the weather is bad

Ideas of activities for when it rains or snows, or if it’s very cold

The ultimate family resort, Les Orres is a favourite destination with its magnificent panoramas, its warm, friendly atmosphere and its runs for all levels. But when there’s a storm raging outside, there’s no need for you to be bored! Spa, cultural discoveries of food pleasures: even under grey skies, the resort has more than one trick up its sleeve to help you enjoy a good time.

Having a well-being moment in L’Alpin spa

When the clouds refuse to leave the sky for the day, it’s a great opportunity for a cocooning moment at l’Alpin Spa. Perched at an altitude of 1,800 metres, in the middle of Les Orres, this wooden setting with its original architecture is an invitation to deep relaxation. From the sauna with its panoramic porthole to the jacuzzi on the terrace facing the mountains, L’Alpin Spa is one of those places which can even make us appreciate bad weather. For a morning or an afternoon, you can forget the grey skies and dive into a world of gentleness with scented and soothing steam. Relaxing massage, exfoliation, wrap or flotation therapy: each formula is an ode to serenity. Much more than a wellbeing area, L’Alpin Spa is a timeless bubble where your body can unwind, and your mind become calmer.

Discover recreational and cultural activities

When the sky covers over, other activities appear! For the curious and the athletic, the Pôle Sport Innovation in Les Orres offers a unique experience: ski simulators, an interactive climbing wall, virtual reality… A high-tech, recreational place to burn off some energy without having to face the elements. For those who like to travel back in time, the Musée Orrian tells the story of the roots of mountain life, from pastoralism, legends, old objects, to stories about the valley. Set up in a former traditional house in Les Orres, it also houses in its granary a venue where local artists and artisans can express themselves. And then there are the timeless simple pleasures, like getting warm and comfortable in a cosy seat in the Cinéma L’Ubac for a screening, or wandering round the shelves of the media library of Les Orres, to browse a good book, play games with the family or take part in a creative workshop.

Enjoying food in the local restaurants

When the cold sets in, it’s the ideal time to get together for a comforting meal, and the restaurants of Les Orres are really good at cultivating the art of conviviality. Les Moufles is an absolute must if you want to try mountain specialities and gourmet dishes in a typically Alpine atmosphere full of the smells of melted cheese. Le Lieu, which is more contemporary, opts for creative flavours with a menu which changes every lunchtime and showcases good local products. Last of all, Le Gîte 05 is very attractive with its jovial friends’ house atmosphere and its terroir with generous portions of raclettes, gratins or homemade desserts. In the evening, the restaurant even provides dinner shows with French songs. A guaranteed unforgettable evening!