Our Little Touches & Top Picks in Orcières Merlette
Welcome home! At our family-run hotel in Orcières, we make it easy to plan your mountain vacation. To spare you the stress of making reservations and offer you an authentic experience, we’ve negotiated special rates and partnered with the best local businesses and artisans.
Our Commitment to Organic, Ethical, and Locally Sourced Products
Because we are committed to offering you a healthy and sustainable breakfast and warm welcome, we prioritize locally sourced and organic products through our partner farmers in the Champsaur region.
Organic and Ethically Sourced Products: Biocoop La Juncha
To ensure that we provide you with healthy, eco-friendly, and environmentally responsible products, our hotel partners with the Biocoop La Juncha store (located in Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas, a 20-minute drive away).
Our commitment: A careful selection of organic, ethically sourced, and fair-trade ingredients for your breakfasts and gourmet experiences at the hotel.
Artisanal jams from Orcières:
Les Délices de l’Orsatus (📞 04 92 55 71 11 )
There’s nothing like starting the day off right with the authentic taste of fruit! We’re highlighting the local, artisanal jams from Les Délices de l’Orsatus, made right here in Orcières.
Local Expertise: Crafted with passion in the heart of our valley, these gourmet jams with authentic flavors add a touch of local sweetness to our breakfasts.
Mountain Honey:
Luc Marchand, Beekeeper in Orcières (📞 06 30 20 80 34 )
To delight your taste buds and take care of your health, we source our products directly from Luc Marchand, a beekeeper and honey producer based in Orcières.
The pure taste of the Alps: An exceptional mountain honey, harvested in a pristine environment among the flowers of our mountain peaks. Discover this golden treasure at the hotel’s buffet! Certified by the Ecrins National Park Spirit
Your ski passes delivered directly to the hotel
No more waiting in line at the ski lift ticket counters! Your ski passes will be handed to you in person at the front desk as soon as you arrive.
How do you book your ski passes?
- Order them when you make your reservation (along with the payment of the accommodation deposit; packages must be paid in full and are non-refundable). Please allow at least 72 hours before your arrival to place your order.
- Please provide us with the following information: Last name, first name, first day of skiing, and duration (2 to 8 consecutive days), age group (Child: 5–17 years old; Adult: 18–64 years old; Senior: 65–74 years old).
Ski gear: Up to 20% off at our partner stores
To ensure a smooth stay, take advantage of our exclusive partnerships with a ski rental shop in Orcières, located right on the slopes, just 350 meters from the hotel.
Your customer benefit: Pick up your discount coupon at the front desk to receive a 5% to 20% discount on your snow sports equipment rental.
Intersport “La Télécabine”
- Tips & Custom Setups: Equipment tailored to your skill level by professional skiers.
- Heated ski lockers: Secure, drying lockers at the base of the slopes (holds 2 to 5 pairs) so you can start your day with warm feet.
- Atelier & Entretien : Service d’affûtage et fartage sur place.
Relaxation & Wellness: La Peau d’Ours Spa
Need to recharge after a day on the slopes or hiking? Head to Spa La Peau d’Ours (certified by Spas de France), located a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
- 200 m² of relaxation with a view of the mountains: sauna, steam room, hydro-massage baths, massages from around the world, beauty treatments, and an outdoor Nordic bath.
- Catrems & Montagnou Hotel Special Offer: 10% off admission and the entire treatment menu (by reservation).
- Location: Below the Jardin des Piou Piou
A Culinary Break on the Slopes:
La Bergerie des Baniols
Take a refreshing break at an altitude of 2,000 meters at the mountain restaurant La Bergerie des Baniols.
- Mountain cuisine & snacks: Hot soups, charcuterie and cheese platters, burgers, pizzas, local specialties, as well as homemade crepes and waffles.
- Ski-in/ski-out access: Via the Drouvet 1 Télémix ( Marmottes or Baniols runs).
- Address: Forest des Baniols
In the summer: The Horizon Orcières Multi-Activity Pass
For your summer vacation in the mountains, check out the Pass Horizon Orcières (available for stays of 2 days or more), which offers unlimited access to the resort’s activities:
- Ski lifts, bike park / mountain biking, and hiking (e.g., Le Monde des 6 Lacs).
- Access to the pool, the ice rink, and evening entertainment.
- Bonus: Special rates at the Orcières movie theater with the 6-Day Pass.
- Where can you buy it? At the ski lift ticket office or on their website.
Restaurants: Top Picks in Downtown Orcières Merlette
To ensure you have a peaceful and comfortable night’s sleep, our hotel does not serve dinner. Located in the heart of the resort, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Orcières’ finest restaurants.
- Mountain specialties and local cuisine
- World cuisines, breweries, and snack bars
- Great Places Within a 15-Minute Walk