A prime location in the heart of the resort
Perched at an altitude of 1,850 meters in the Hautes-Alpes department, Orcières Merlette 1850 is a vibrant winter and summer resort that’s particularly easy to reach. The hotel is located in the heart of the resort, 5 km past the village of Orcières—an ideal location for fully enjoying all the winter sports, hiking, and recreational activities throughout the seasons.
Its proximity to the coast (just 2.5 hours from Marseille) makes it the perfect mountain destination that’s quick to reach—even for a weekend getaway!
How to Get Here
- By car
- By train
- By plane
- By bus
Local sustainable transportation:
—travel stress-free and for free
Once you arrive at the hotel, leave your car behind! The resort offers completely free, eco-friendly transportation options so you can get around with complete freedom.
In winter
A free bus service runs continuously and without the need for reservations between the station, the village, and the Orcières recreation center.
In the summer
- A free shuttle bus runs between the station, the village, and the recreation center.
- A free shuttle runs between the Orcières Merlette 1850 ski resort and the village of Prapic (service available by reservation 24 hours in advance through the Orcières Tourist Office or the Prapic Information Center).
- A free shuttle runs between the Orcières Merlette 1850 ski resort and the village of Prapic (service available by reservation 24 hours in advance through the Orcières Tourist Office or the Prapic Information Center).
Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
The town of Orcières has paid charging stations for electric vehicles (call 04 92 55 70 26):
2 situées sur le parking P1 de Casse Blanche à Orcières-Merlette
2 situées sur le parking P6, place du Queyrelet à Orcières-Merlette
2 situées route des Grands Prés à Orcières-Merlette
2 located on Place de la Poste in the village of Orcières
