Les Orres

Summer

Enjoy a sunny holiday in the mountains of the Midi of France. You could imagine yourself in Canada, canoeing down the wild creeks of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon. Alternate between the beach, the banks of Europe’s biggest artificial lake, the shepherds’ huts, or around a barbecue. Here, you can live the dream at anti-austerity prices!

In a marvelous landscape dominated by larches and Swiss pines, les Orres offers you active or relaxing holidays–and a breathtaking view over the Lac de Serre-Ponçon and the town of Embrun. This resort in the Hautes-Alpes blends conviviality and the chance to explore nature with its many activities designed for young and old. Your choice of accommodation ranges from traditional to modern. Les Orres will enchant cyclists with its proximity to the finest Alpine passes – Col d’Isoard, Col Agnel, Col de Vars, Col de Restefond – and also offers mountain biking, at a superior Bike Park and signposted routes for freeriders. Discover all the secrets of the mountain heritage on hikes to the 3000-metre summits and family walks.

Discover les Orres

Useful information

Downhill Skiing

Adult Day Ski Pass: €36,50
Child Day Ski Pass: €30,50
Number of runs: 35
Km of runs: 100
Luge runs: 2 (1 natural + 1 rocket sled)
A fun zone with: 1 Snowpark, 1 expert area, 1 beginner area
Km of snowshoe trails: 13

New

Extension of the artificial snow network
Snowpark : with new location and new modules.

Activity

Hypno-Rando. Mountain guide Elodie promises sport and wellbeing fans a truly unique experience combining snowshoe treks and hypnosis. Departing from Orres 1650, the itinerary winds its way along gentle mountain paths to the mesmerizing sound of footsteps in the snow. Along the way, a selfhypnosis session invites walkers to plunge themselves into an altered state of consciousness. The mountain – a conduit for relaxation – is used to focus the attention and promote serenity and inner peace.
Contact : Elodie Bayle – +33 (0)6 01 74 54 15 or Les Orres Tourist Office – +33 (0)4 92 44 01 61

Accomodation

Alpin Cocoon Luxury, Cosy and Family domes in Les Orres – A big first in the Alps, « Alpin Cocoon » chose Les Orres as the location for its top-of-the-range, novel accommodation. The village’s nine geodesic domes – spherical structures adorned with a transparent bay window – are set in tiers on the mountain slope, a comfortable distance from each other. Each 40 m2 Cocoon offers a private panoramic terrace with views over the mountains and larch forests. Benefiting from pellet stove underfloor heating, they are also available in a Luxury version for 2 guests with a balneotherapy tub, a Cosy version and Family version for 4-6 guests. The Rolande slope runs along the side of the village and a footpath leads to Les Orres 1800 and Les Orres 1650. The founder, Éric Reynaud, plans to add 3 new domes in December 2020, plus a 200 m2 spa.
Price: €299 to €699 per night.
Contact : Alpin Cocoon
+33 (0)4 65 03 03 05 – www.alpin-cocoon.com

La Jarbelle, even more gorgeous! This « gîte de charme » set inside a converted barn in the hamlet of Les Rives, between Serre-Ponçon lake and the mountains, is going for gold! The 5 double or quadruple rooms, studio for 4 guests and apartment for 7 guests, i.e. a total capacity of 25 guests, now benefit from a fully-licensed bar in addition to the delightful table d’hôte eatery, together with a panoramic sauna and Nordic bath set at the river’s edge. The gite offers guided walks and bicycle hire in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, a free shuttle service to the foot of the slopes stops at the door.
Price: from €77/night for 2 guests.
La Jarbelle – Hameau Les Ribes – 4 impasse Saint-Florent – 05200 Les Orres
+33 (0)4 92 44 11 33 – www.lajarbelle.com