# Ski instructors in Orcières Merlette 1850

> A sunny family resort at the edge of the Écrins national park, high in the Champsaur and far from the crowds.

- Region: Champsaur, Hautes-Alpes
- Country: [France](https://alpinepal.com/en/ski-instructors/france)
- Time zone: Europe/Paris
- Currency: EUR
- Coordinates: 44.6968, 6.32186
- Official website: https://www.orcieres.com/
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3355386

Page: https://alpinepal.com/en/resorts/orcieres-merlette
Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

## 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.

## Where lessons start

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.

## Instructors at Orcières Merlette 1850

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## Qualifications required in France

Teaching for payment in France requires the Professional card (diplôme d'État de ski), issued by Ministère des Sports.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.