Overview

In 1 hour from Chambery and 2 hours from the international airport of Lyon, Orelle is a small mountain village of almost 400 inhabitants in the Maurienne's valley and it preserves its rural character and its traditions and architecture with stone-built houses surmounted by solids frames of larch covered with slate roof at the bluish-grey reflections. In winter, 15 minutes of gondola are enough to join the skiing area of Val Thorens and of The 3 Valleys, the highest of Europe. In summer, the hikes and the trekkings beat the time to your days and at the same time you will discover wild and splendid landscapes. Holidays in the Alps, at a natural size.

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Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

120cm
75cm
50cm
25cm
11cm
11cm
Nov
99cm
Dec
89cm
Jan
75cm
Feb
65cm
Mar
42cm
Apr
13cm
May
Beginners Runs
15%
Intermediate Runs
48%
Advanced Runs
35%
Expert Runs
8%
Runs in Total
85
Skiable Terrain
150 km
Snow Making
49 ha
Snow Making
120 km

Total Lifts: 29

Gondolas & Trams
8
Quad Chairs
15
Surface Lifts
6

Elevation

Base
900m
Summit
3200m
Vertical Drop
2300m

Important Dates

November 23, 20242024/11/23
Projected Opening
May 04, 20252025/05/04
Projected Closing
160
Projected Days Open
160
Days Open Last Year
27
Years Open
0cm
Average Snowfall
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