Orcieres-Merlette (Hautes-Alpes, France) is a ski resort between 1850 and 2650 m. Google Maps lists 3 ski and snowboard schools within 15 km; the most reviewed are Ecole de Ski ESF Orcières Merlette 1850 (4.4 ★ · 3,793 reviews) and Jardin Des Neiges ESF enfants (4.6 ★ · 172 reviews). Caranva does not sell lessons in Orcieres-Merlette yet: you book directly with each school. Google data as of 29 September 2026.
Independent schools, not affiliated with Caranva: you book lessons directly with each one. Google Maps rating and review count as of 29 September 2026.
4.4 ★ · 3,793 reviews on Google
126 Rue des Ecrins, 05170 Orcières, France
4.6 ★ · 172 reviews on Google
47 Pra Palier, 05170 Orcières, France
5.0 ★ · 168 reviews on Google
Local de l'ESI Place des Queyrelets, 05170 Orcières, France
In a group, by level, with a shared instructor. The cheapest option per hour, usually run as multi-day courses (a weekend or a week) of a few hours a day; each school sets the length and group size.
An instructor just for you or your group, by the hour. More expensive per hour but at your pace: the choice to progress fast, for a nervous first day or for a family with different levels.
Schools group children by age and level. The youngest usually start in the snow garden before moving on to lessons; each school sets its minimum age.
Taught separately from skiing, with its own equipment. The first two days are the hardest; after that progress is quick.
Tell us your dates, group size and level and we will look for a school in Orcieres-Merlette: it tells us where lessons are needed. Meanwhile, equipment rental and the lift pass for those days are linked below.
According to Google Maps (29 September 2026), within 15 km of the resort: Ecole de Ski ESF Orcières Merlette 1850 (4.4 ★ · 3,793 reviews); Jardin Des Neiges ESF enfants (4.6 ★ · 172 reviews); Ecole de ski ESI | Orcières-Merlette 1850 (5.0 ★ · 168 reviews). They are independent of Caranva and you book with them directly.
Not yet. Leave your request on this page (dates, group size and level) and we will look for a school in Orcieres-Merlette.
Group lessons for the lowest price per hour and learning with people at your level; private lessons to progress faster, when you have few days, or when several of you ski at different levels.
Each school sets its own minimum age. Below it, the usual option is the snow garden. Ask when you book.
Usually not: skis or board, boots, helmet and lift pass are separate. This page links to equipment rental and the lift pass for Orcieres-Merlette.
Orcieres-Merlette is a resort in Hautes-Alpes (France) skied between 1850 and 2650 metres.