French Alps, France 🇫🇷
Perched above the turquoise Serre-Ponçon lake in the southern Alps, Les Orres is a sunny, forested family resort climbing to 2720 m. Larch runs and lake views give it a distinctive southern charm.
Usually, with help. From 1650 m to 2720 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 78/100).
Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.
With 100 km of piste on 18 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (8 green, 18 blue, 20 red, 6 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Les Orres stands out for a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 418 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Les Orres, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 418 reviews). It sits about 2.0 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Les Orres, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 202 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Les Orres, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Great · 422 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Les Orres.
Very good · 260 reviews
Strong value for Les Orres, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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