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Orcières Merlette 1850

Orcières Merlette, Hautes-Alpes, France29 January 2027 - 7 February 2027 · 7 nights

Overview

Set high in the heart of the Southern Alps, Orcières pairs a high-mountain feel with the comforts of a modern winter resort. It is known for reliable snow, a south-facing aspect and a wide choice of winter activities, from skiing and snowboarding to husky sledding, paragliding and a zipline. The central area has plenty of restaurants, shops and ski schools, and an impressive sports complex with an ice rink, pools and a spa.

Dates
29 Jan - 7 Feb 2027
Altitude
1850 - 2725 m
Pistes
100 km
Lifts
31
Vertical drop
875 m
From Sofia
1,870 km · about 21 h
  • 9 green
  • 18 blue
  • 18 red
  • 7 black

Accommodation

Odalys Rochebrune Le Vallon

The residence sits right on the piste, next to the lifts, with ski-in/ski-out access. You stay in self-contained apartments with everything a week with family and friends needs. There is a heated indoor pool, and shops, restaurants, ski rental and the sports complex with its ice rink and more are close by.

Amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Restaurant in the hotel
  • A ski locker for every apartment
  • Wi-Fi & TV
  • Laundry roomextra charge
  • Sauna and hammamextra charge

Apartments

See the layout of the two apartment types and pick the one that suits your group best.

Apartment for 4

up to 4 people

  • 1 bedroom with a double bed
  • Living room with a sofa bed for two
  • Equipped kitchenette: fridge, ceramic hob, microwave with grill, dishwasher, coffee machine and crockery
  • Bathroom with bath or shower, and a toilet
  • Ski locker

Apartment for 6

up to 6 people

  • 1 bedroom with a double bed
  • 1 sleeping nook with a bunk bed
  • Living room with a sofa bed for two
  • Equipped kitchenette: fridge, ceramic hob, microwave with grill, dishwasher, coffee machine and crockery
  • Bathroom with bath or shower, and a toilet
  • Ski locker

The stay includes

  • 7 nights in the apartment you choose
  • Tourist and eco tax for the whole stay
  • Bed linen
  • Final cleaning (except the kitchen)
  • Unlimited access to the heated indoor pool

The stay does not include

  • Meals
  • Towels and toiletries
  • Damage deposit: 300 € per apartment, paid by debit or credit card at check-in and returned after the check-out inspection

If you need ski rental or lessons, write to us: we will advise you and get you discounts at the local rental shops and ski schools. Get in touch

Getting there

Two ways to the resort and one arrival: the bus leaves Sofia, and anyone who flies joins it at Bergamo airport.

Bus

  1. Fri 29 Jan · about 12:00

    We leave Sofia

    We travel through the night, with breaks on the way.

Transfer

  1. Fri 29 Jan · about 12:00

    Your luggage goes on the bus

    Fly with hand luggage only; suitcases and skis travel with us.

  2. Sat 30 Jan · 06:30–07:45

    Flight Sofia – Milan Bergamo

    Wizz Air W6 4351

  1. The two routes join here

    Sat 30 Jan · 08:00

    We meet at Milan Bergamo airport

    The bus picks up everyone who flew in.

  2. Sat 30 Jan · about 13:00

    A stop in Briançon

    We shop for the week at a large supermarket.

  3. Sat 30 Jan · about 17:00

    We arrive in Orcières Merlette

    Check-in at Residence Rochebrune Le Vallon.

Luggage

The bus has room for one suitcase up to 25 kg, one set of ski gear and hand luggage up to 15 kg per person.

Programme

  1. 29 January

    Friday

    We set off for France. If you are flying, you can load your luggage onto the bus.

    Travel and luggage terms
  2. 30 January

    Saturday

    We arrive and check in at about 17:00. On site you get your ski passes and a briefing on the resort and the days ahead.

  3. 31 January - 5 February

    Sunday - Friday

    The pistes of Orcières Merlette are waiting!

  4. 6 February

    Saturday

    We set off back to Sofia.

  5. 7 February

    Sunday

    The bus is due in Sofia around midday.

Work out your price

Pick everything you and your group need and the price is worked out on the spot.

AccommodationChoose the type of apartment you would like to stay in.

    Number of guests

    Aged 0 to 17.

    Ski passesEvery pass is a 6-day pass and covers the whole Orcières-Merlette ski area.
    Organised transportChoose how you travel to the resort and back. If you take the transfer from Milan Bergamo airport, please read the terms and the flights the transfer is timed for.

    Your reservation

    • Apartment for 41 adult

    Included in the price

    • Travel insurance for skiing abroad1 adult
    • Bed linen1 adult
    • Tourist and eco tax1 adult
    • Final cleaning (except the kitchen)
    • Unlimited access to the pool and the ice rink at Palais des Sports

    Not included in the price

    • Meals
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Damage deposit: 300 € per apartment, paid by debit or credit card at check-in and returned after the check-out inspection
    Total€809.50

    €809.50 per person · 1 traveller

    No payment online. Once we have your reservation we call you to confirm that the apartment you chose is available and to answer your questions.

    Complete your reservation

    We call you within one working day to confirm availability and answer your questions.

    Your trip

    Orcières Merlette 1850

    €809.50 per person · 1 traveller€809.50

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