Ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes (France)
2 ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes (France), with top elevations from 2,650 to 2,720 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 1,550 m | 2,720 m | 1,170 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| Orcieres-Merlette | 1,850 m | 2,650 m | 800 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Hautes-Alpes
Which ski resorts are there in Hautes-Alpes?
This page compares 2 ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes, spread across these areas: Hautes-Alpes. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
When do the ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 2 resorts in Hautes-Alpes with a calculated window open between December 6, 2026 and December 6, 2026, and close between April 26, 2027 and April 26, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Hautes-Alpes?
2 of the 2 resorts in Hautes-Alpes on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.