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Orcières-Merlette in brief
Orcières-Merlette Ski Resort is:- OK for Expert Skiers. Fantastic for Intermediate Skiers. Good for Beginners. Fantastic for Snowboarding.
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 | for Intermediate Skiers |
 | for Beginners |
| 6 | | Black Runs |
| 19 | | Red Runs |
| 20 | | Blue Runs |
| 9 | | Green Runs |
| 85km | Downhill Pistes |
| 50km | Cross Country Trails |
| 29 | Ski Lifts |
| 880m | Max Vertical |
| 2730m | Highest Lift |
| 1850m | Lowest Piste |
| 1850m | Resort Altitude |
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The French ski resort of Orcières-Merlette has direct access to 85km of downhill skiing, with 44 individual pistes, served by 29 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is above 1500m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With pistes above 2500 metres, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Snowmaking :- Orcières-Merlette is able to augment natural snow through the use of 33 Snow Cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity :- The 29 Ski Lifts of Orcières-Merlette are able to uplift 22,500 skiers / snowboarders per hour.
Skiing in Orcières-Merlette
Orcières-Merlette offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding in Orcières-Merlette
Orcières-Merlette offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park.
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