Orcières Merlette 1850
Champsaur, Hautes-AlpesSee it on the map
About Orcières Merlette 1850
Orcières-Merlette sits at 1,850 m on the edge of the Écrins national park, in the Champsaur valley — southern Alps territory, which means sunshine and a good deal less traffic than anywhere north of Grenoble.
It is a purpose-built base with a proper village below it, and the setting against the Écrins peaks is the main reason to make the drive.
Last reviewed 14 September 2026
Best suited to
- Families
- Beginners
- Intermediates
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Sunny, uncrowded terrain and a base where everything is close together. Good value and a good choice if the point is a quiet family week.
Getting there
Grenoble is around two hours, Marseille about three.
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Is Orcières-Merlette good for a quiet family week?
That is exactly what it is for. The base sits at 1,850 m on the edge of the Écrins national park, with everything close together, plenty of sunshine and far less traffic than anywhere north of Grenoble. Grenoble is about two hours away, Marseille around three.
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